NEWS

Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

The Vikki Mackay School of Dance held its second annual Easter competition with entries from as far afield as Inveraray.

Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

Condolences have been expressed following the death of Pope Francis announced this morning.

Transmission infrastructure in north ‘set to generate over £100m in community benefit’

Funding from onshore wind developments is likely to reach nearly £90 million a year by 2033, industry body Scottish Renewables has said.

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Bower could regain its community voice by merging with a neighbouring area.

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fiona Russell speaks to Quinn Young who said she didn’t want to stop after becoming one of the youngest to finish the Munros aged 10

Man (24) jailed for two years and hit with non-harassment order after ‘disgraceful’ abuse of partner in Thurso street

A young man has been jailed for two years for relentless and vicious late night attacks on his partner.

PICTURES: Tyres, fly-tipped household rubbish and a stag’s skull found during Watten litter pick

The Watten Helps Out community group lived up to its name and helped move lots of discarded rubbish from in and around Watten last Sunday (April 13).

Caithness residents warned ‘never take matters into your own hands’ if a stranger parks on your driveway

Caithness homeowners are warned that motorists can park in their driveways due to a legal loophole that doesn’t deem this as breaking the law.

‘Valuable’ lemons were luxury in elite Roman households

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Having reported on others’ blood donations for several months, staff from Highland News and Media rolled up their sleeves for the cause themselves.

NHS Highland and NHS Grampian paid out a combined £34m in patient compensation

Scottish Government is slammed for leaving ‘frontline NHS staff dangerously overstretched and more prone to making mistakes’.

Join the hunt: Rare Scottish oil beetles need your eagle eyes

Caithness wildlife enthusiasts are invited to search for Scotland's elusive oil beetles and record any sightings to help conservationists.

Moving tribute to late Caithness man unveiled in Inverness’s Victorian Market

A moving memorial to a “well loved” and much missed Highland man has been installed in Inverness as a lasting tribute to him.

YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and the Caithness Courier share their opinions on the latest issues.

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

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

Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

A Wick man has retired from the specialist engineering company Imenco UK Limited after nearly 47 years of service.

Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

Scott Allan (28) admitted two amended charges of assault, on indictment, at Wick Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

A Wick man who kicked his partner in the ribs during a heated argument has been ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid community work.

Funding programme to boost ‘resilience and innovation’ in Highland communities

The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub is working with Highland Third Sector Interface to deliver the Community Led Local Development Fund.