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Fight is not over for WASPI women, says Jamie Stone as ruling is declared 'a major victory'

Fight is not over for WASPI women, says Jamie Stone as ruling is declared 'a major victory'

North MP Jamie Stone has welcomed a breakthrough for millions of women seeking justice over pensions and emphasised that "the fight is not over".


PICTURES: Greenpeace heads out of Wick harbour on protest mission for oil workers

PICTURES: Greenpeace heads out of Wick harbour on protest mission for oil workers

The John O'Groat Journal was given special access to a protest by Greenpeace activists as they set out from Wick harbour to the Beatrice wind farm.


Double success for Elder in fifth and sixth events of Caithness Autocross Club season

Double success for Elder in fifth and sixth events of Caithness Autocross Club season

Bilbster Mains hosted the fifth and sixth rounds of the Caithness Autocross Club season, with Gary Elder setting the fastest time on both days.


Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Our explorer covers a foggy stretch of Caithness and Sutherland between Sandside and Portskerra by bike and kayak


Thurso set for further town markets after 'fantastic' first event

Thurso set for further town markets after 'fantastic' first event

Organisers of Thurso's first town market say it was "fantastic" to see the positive effect it had as plans are made for further events.


Jamie Stone calls on Scottish Government to 'get a grip' and help avert strike at Highland airports

Jamie Stone calls on Scottish Government to 'get a grip' and help avert strike at Highland airports

Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to "get a grip" and play its part in averting a one-day strike at Highlands and Islands airports.


PICTURES: Bower and Keiss pupils praised at end-of-term prize-giving for their 'resilience and enthusiasm'

PICTURES: Bower and Keiss pupils praised at end-of-term prize-giving for their 'resilience and enthusiasm'

Learners at Bower and Keiss have been praised for their "resilience and enthusiasm" during the course of an unprecedented school year.


Deadlines for taking part in council by-election are drawing near

Deadlines for taking part in council by-election are drawing near

There is less than a week left for people to register to vote or apply for a postal vote in the forthcoming local authority election.


Almost 100 new Covid cases detected

Almost 100 new Covid cases detected

NINETY-eight new positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area in the past day.


McCarthy a clear winner in Caithness time trial as Handicap League hots up

McCarthy a clear winner in Caithness time trial as Handicap League hots up

David McCarthy was a clear winner in Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial, storming round in 22 min 9 sec at an average speed of 27.1 mph.


Few fish to be found at Loch Watten Early Bird event

Few fish to be found at Loch Watten Early Bird event

One of the quickest Dounreay Fly Fishing Association competition weigh-ins on record took place following the club’s Early Bird event on Loch Watten.


University of the Highlands and Islands scores highly among students for its Covid response

University of the Highlands and Islands scores highly among students for its Covid response

The University of the Highlands and Islands has been rated positively for its response to Covid-19 in a UK-wide survey of students


Would you support new creative space?aa

Would you support new creative space?aa

A call has gone out for creative Highlanders, asking whether they want their own 'makerspace' to get creative.


Highland MSP Rhoda Grant tells of 'shake, rattle and roll' journey over Caithness potholes

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant tells of 'shake, rattle and roll' journey over Caithness potholes

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant has described her tour of some of the most badly damaged roads in Caithness as a "shake, rattle and roll" experience.


How to keep your dog fresh and happy this summer

How to keep your dog fresh and happy this summer

Whether you go on about your daily life or go out on a trip, here are a few top tips to make your dog's summer safe and fun!


Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

The committee behind restoration plans at the Trinkie are delighted that work has already started at the popular outdoor pool in Wick.


We must be patient with ourselves and patient with others

We must be patient with ourselves and patient with others

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev Lyall Rennie


Road campaigners say there is support for breakaway county council as Caithness has been 'abandoned'

Road campaigners say there is support for breakaway county council as Caithness has been 'abandoned'

Road campaigners claim there is growing support for the idea of Caithness going it alone because the county has been "abandoned and ignored".


'Still positions up for grabs' as Academy head to Dingwall for friendly with Caley Thistle U20s

'Still positions up for grabs' as Academy head to Dingwall for friendly with Caley Thistle U20s

Wick Academy will take on Caledonian Thistle U20s tonight on the all-weather pitch at Dingwall ahead of Saturday's Highland League season opener.


County has been unfairly treated by Highland Council, claims Wick and East Caithness candidate

County has been unfairly treated by Highland Council, claims Wick and East Caithness candidate

A council candidate says the pothole problems that have come to the fore in Caithness prove that the county "does not get its fair share".


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