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PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy tour of RNLI lifeboat

PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy tour of RNLI lifeboat

Residents at a far north care home found their sea legs with a memorable visit to the Wick lifeboat.


Thurso and Reay Beaver groups live life ‘On the Edge’

Thurso and Reay Beaver groups live life ‘On the Edge’

The 2nd Thurso and Reay Beaver Scouts joined together for a cultural weekend outing by visiting the North Coast Visitor Centre.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

High Life Highland shared stories of how cardiac rehabilitation classes in Thurso helped many Caithness residents recover from heart conditions.


‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

A member of the ambulance service says the things he deals with on a day to day basis made it impossible for him not to give blood .


Thor House news welcomed, Thurso parking plans flawed and Scrabster A9 calls

Thor House news welcomed, Thurso parking plans flawed and Scrabster A9 calls

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues of the day


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


Working to improve forces and veterans health care

Working to improve forces and veterans health care

The NHS Highland Armed Forces and Veterans Project aimed to develop NHS Highland as a more armed forces and veterans-aware provider and employer.


Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Scotland’s avalanche warning service downed tools in January when there was too little snow, and climate change is having a significant impact


Wick to get electric lights, Hotel sale mooted for council offices and Teddy Bear campaign helps kids

Wick to get electric lights, Hotel sale mooted for council offices and Teddy Bear campaign helps kids

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

The John O’Groat Journal and The Caithness Courier’s parent company has won 6 titles at the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


One taken to hospital after A9 crash

One taken to hospital after A9 crash

One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the A9 near the Dornoch Bridge yesterday.


Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.


Burns lunch and hoolie in the hall at Mount Pleasant

Burns lunch and hoolie in the hall at Mount Pleasant

Pupils and staff at Mount Pleasant in Thurso celebrated Scotland’s national bard – and also enjoyed a hoolie in the school hall.


Toronto-bound and travelling light on an escape from Caithness

Toronto-bound and travelling light on an escape from Caithness

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Thurso water works complete months early, says utility

Thurso water works complete months early, says utility

Scottish Water says it has completed a significant upgrade to the network in Thurso ahead of schedule.


Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

Staff illness has sparked train cancellations on the Far North Line for the second day in a row.


Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

The absence of overnight respite provision in the north Highlands for youngsters with special needs has taken a major toll, it has been claimed.


Far north MP hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

Far north MP hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

Far north MP Jamie Stone has lamented the “wasted potential” for nuclear development in Scotland with its potential to generate high-quality jobs.


BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

A three-vehicle crash has partially closed the A9 at Dornoch Bridge.


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