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Caithness army veteran on NC500 fundraising trip

An ex-military man from Castletown is trekking around the NC500 as part of a fundraising bid to help homeless veterans.

A9 route from Caithness to close for overnight works

A half-kilometre stretch of the northern A9 is due to be resurfaced next month, with a full road closure in place during the works.

Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

The Highland Council area ranked fourth in Scotland amounting to 7.5% of all total inquiries to the charity.

WATCH: New bridge opens on John O’Groats Trail at Loth

John Davidson spoke to founder of the John O’Groats Trail, Jay Wilson, and its two managers, Ken McElroy and Laura Gray, about the progress made

‘Clear choice’ – Lib Dem candidate says ‘Labour don’t win here’ after London-based councillor selected for area

The Liberal Democrat candidate for the far north at Holyrood has suggested that the choice of Labour candidate for the area is somewhat irrelevant.

Caithness village to celebrate Victory in Europe after 80 years

Lybster will be among the many places marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe with a street party next weekend.

Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

A GP surgery has been told to apologise to a patient for its “unreasonable failure” to diagnose their deep vein thrombosis over an 18 month period.

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents go animal crazy!

Residents at a Thurso care home have been going animal wild with recent trips and visits to nearby attractions.

Two days of ‘fun and action-packed activities’ for Caithness-based canoe club members

Fourteen members from the Pentland Canoe Club recently attended an “inspiring” Paddle Scotland two-day annual Club Volunteer Conference.

‘Something that opened a kind of portal into a different dimension’: The Flow Country in reality and in art

NORTHERN DRIFT: How artists strive to convey the majesty of landscape

Caithness heritage attraction hope as brand new Pictish cross-slab set to be unveiled in village

A newly carved Pictish cross-slab replica is due to be unveiled in Halkirk after years of painstaking research and craftmanship.

NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

Health chiefs at NHS Highland have been ordered to apologise to relatives over the nursing care given to a patient who later died in hospital.

YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

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

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

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

Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers

Caithness residents – Do you fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘Sort Your Life Out’ for her hit BBC show?

Hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is back and looking for families or shared households in the Caithness area to take part in the next series.

Equine skills draw the crowds at Caithness Riding Club Spring Show

RESULTS IN: Horses and riders were of a good standard at the Caithness Riding Club Spring Show held over the weekend (April 26-7) at Halkirk.

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”

£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

Almost 18,000 Highland children and adults had warmer homes over winter after receiving £1.3 million in heating payment help, new figures reveal.

Wick veteran prepares to blend faith, fitness and support for fellow soldiers on historic cycling tour in the Netherlands

Kev Stewart, from Papigoe near Wick, is no stranger to endurance, both physical and emotional.