NEWS

Jamie Stone calls for two-child benefits limit to be scrapped in Budget

Far north MP Jamie Stone had added to calls for the UK government to scrap the two-child limit on some benefit payments.

YOUR VIEWS: Toilet stops on Caithness to Inverness route, election fallout continues and praise for BT

Readers share their views on the hot topics in Caithness and the Highlands this week

Looking Back: Brora hotel blaze, ‘Customs post’ at the Ord and Caithness freezer company’s hot new product

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Care home residents celebrate after staff member cooks up a charity treat

Residents and staff at two care homes in Wick and Thurso are celebrating after a successful fundraising drive by one of their employees.

Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

The three-day project kicked off at Eden Court yesterday.

From Tahiti to Thurso: BBC documentary looks at history of surfing

Thurso’s reputation as a leading watersports destination will feature in a TV documentary about the history of surfing to coincide with the Olympics.

We must stop our communities becoming nothing more than retirement villages

Business Focus by David Richardson

‘That is what it’s all about, giving your body energy’

Two years on from a visit by the future King, the Healing Hub is continuing to help people with a range of health issues – and there’s room for more.

Weather centre at Rumster gets go ahead despite objection

A planning application for an all-weather forest centre at Rumster has been successful despite an objection by a disability group over toilet access.

PICTURES: Wartime flying boat is welcomed to Wick on 80th anniversary VC tour

A wartime flying boat called in at Wick this week as part of an 80th anniversary tour honouring two pilots who each received the Victoria Cross.

Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist selected

Over the coming weeks, each category will be revealed – with an array of cutting-edge businesses and leaders making it to the finals.

Parents’ plea to find daughter (29) missing in the Highlands and ‘very vulnerable’

Mary Sweetman from west Wales, is autistic “very vulnerable” according to her parents. Contact was last made with Mary on July 2.

Thurso man sprints to victory in £2000 charity appeal

A Thurso man has completed an epic challenge b tackling three illustrious marathons to raise money for people around the world left without a home.

Fund set to provide rural communities with adverse weather supplies

Homes across Caithness are set to benefit from a UK wide electric distribution fund.

Crofting Commission launches new social media campaign

A Scottish crofting campaign has been launched in a bid to raise awareness of the important role that crofters play in their local community.

Wick John O'Groats Airport not impacted by worldwide IT outages

Wick John O'Groats Airport has not been impacted by the current worldwide IT outage.

Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

A new Sunday Times analysis has revealed Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland.

Uncut grass in Wick public park a ‘disgrace’ and ‘a health hazard’

Concerns have been raised over a huge expanse of knee-high grass in a public park in Wick, amid speculation that ticks may be present.

Highland Business Week: Region has a chance to build on business strengths and grow

A Highland Business Award is a highly coveted recognition of achievement.

Black and White Mini Ultras to bang the drum for Wick Academy

Efforts are under way to recruit an eager band of young supporters to enhance the atmosphere at Wick Academy’s home games in the new season.