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Christmas decoration making at Banniskirk SWI

Christmas decoration making at Banniskirk SWI

Banniskirk SWI ladies met on a very chilly wintry afternoon for their last meeting of the year.


MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

Liberal Democrat politician Jamie Stone revealed that he was "surprised, verging on astounded" to be honoured in the MP of the Year Awards.


Insurance oversight sees driver banned

Insurance oversight sees driver banned

The driver forgot to transfer his insurance to a new vehicle the court was told.


Scottish Water teams respond to thaw and rise in burst pipes

Scottish Water teams respond to thaw and rise in burst pipes

People are being warned that Scottish Water’s customer contact centre is expected to be exceptionally busy as temperatures rise.


Refusal to identify driver sees Wick woman fined

Refusal to identify driver sees Wick woman fined

Police asked a woman who had been a driving a car – but she refused to say.


Final challenge for fundraiser Speedo Mick set to cross the Highlands and the UK in bid to raise £1m for mental health and suicide prevention

Final challenge for fundraiser Speedo Mick set to cross the Highlands and the UK in bid to raise £1m for mental health and suicide prevention

Speedo Mick will be starting his final walking challenge in John O' Groats next week.


MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

While the Supreme Court determined that a referendum bill would not be within the powers of the Scottish Parliament it does raise difficult questions.


Send us your photos

Send us your photos

Have you and your children had a great day out sledging today? How are you trying to thaw out after the day's fun?


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Great find in Egypt in 1922, Bomb scare at Dounreay in 1972 and New motel to rise from the ashes in 1997


JULIE MARKER: Gifts of kindness can be found across Caithness

JULIE MARKER: Gifts of kindness can be found across Caithness

Caithness Community by Julie Marker


Nightclub push costs Wick reveller dear

Nightclub push costs Wick reveller dear

Things were getting somewhat crowded on a nightclub floor so one dancer gave another a push to make space.


Christmas wreath making at Spittal SWI

Christmas wreath making at Spittal SWI

Spittal SWI president Anne Gunn welcomed members to the December meeting on a cold and frosty night.


Recipe of the week: Smoked salmon starter

Recipe of the week: Smoked salmon starter

Perfect as a light starter before a rich Christmas dinner, this dish is simple and quick to prepare.


Call for volunteers to help run Wick's Hogmanay street party

Call for volunteers to help run Wick's Hogmanay street party

Plans are being finalised for Wick's first New Year street party since the end of Covid restrictions, with a plea for volunteers to act as stewards.


Mad Friday fears over frozen roads – Spot the difference between council and BEAR maintained roads either side of this junction

Mad Friday fears over frozen roads – Spot the difference between council and BEAR maintained roads either side of this junction

Mad Friday issues were flagged up by a woman who fears that the council is not doing enough to keep its pavements and roads clear from snow and ice.


Highland Heroes 2023: The hero of heroes award

Highland Heroes 2023: The hero of heroes award

The hero of heroes award will cap a wonderful evening celebrating your Highland Heroes 2023


Views wanted from local young LGBTQ+ people on new Safe Space Art Club at Lyth Arts Centre

Views wanted from local young LGBTQ+ people on new Safe Space Art Club at Lyth Arts Centre

Lyth Arts Centre have successfully secured funding to run an LGBTQ+ Safe Space Art Club for young people in the county.


How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.


Repeat offender avoids jail sentence

Repeat offender avoids jail sentence

The accused had been given a mend-your-ways-or-else ultimatum by a sheriff previously.


Woman broke reveller's nose for laughing at her

Woman broke reveller's nose for laughing at her

Annalie Hercher admitted two counts of assault when she appeared in court.


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