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Community councillors support for proposed woodland for Thurso area

Community councillors support for proposed woodland for Thurso area

A plan to create a small woodland in the Thurso area has been unanimously supported by the town's community council.


Change of seasons makes Loch More area seem like two different worlds

Change of seasons makes Loch More area seem like two different worlds

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: From skis to sea kayak on the lochs of the flow country


New £280,000 fund to build local resilience and protect vulnerable people

New £280,000 fund to build local resilience and protect vulnerable people

A £280,000 fund has been launched with the aim of building local resilience and protecting vulnerable members of the community.


Spring blooms provide a splash of colour

Spring blooms provide a splash of colour

A virtual bulb show has provided a welcome bit of spring cheer for local members of the Scottish Women's Institutes.


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

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

Football fares decision 'inexplicable' in 1921, Sheriff hits out at bullying in 1971 and Anger at driving test plan in 1996


£44 million surplus could improve north roads, says Thurso community council

£44 million surplus could improve north roads, says Thurso community council

CALL made for 'substantial amount' of council’s £44 million surplus to be spent on improving roads in the north


Covid-19 stats reveal vaccination progress to date and number of new cases

Covid-19 stats reveal vaccination progress to date and number of new cases

A total of 397 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported across Scotland in the last day, statistics released by the Scottish Government today reveal.


Community hub space planned for Thurso

Community hub space planned for Thurso

Projects in Thurso are set to benefit from a new group which plans to bring opportunities to local young people in the wake of the current pandemic.


Kayleigh takes on mortgage adviser role with independent financial firm

Kayleigh takes on mortgage adviser role with independent financial firm

Former Wick High School pupil Kayleigh Ross has been appointed as a mortgage adviser with an award-winning independent financial advisory firm.


Your Caithness – Wick Fountain

Your Caithness – Wick Fountain

Take a look at our picture of the week – and find out how to send us yours


Recipe of the week: Pork ramen

Recipe of the week: Pork ramen

This pork ramen with a winter spiced broth from Scotch Kitchen is the perfect way to use up your excess veg, and it is low in fat too.


Rusty wreck mystery at Reiss

Rusty wreck mystery at Reiss

With this week's very low tides, a strange phenomenon can be observed on a rusting shipwreck at Reiss beach that is hard to explain.


John O’Groats Book Festival to return with online programme

John O’Groats Book Festival to return with online programme

PICTURES: The John O’Groats Book Festival will return with a three-week online celebration full of local interest and talks from famous names.


Gunn looking to kick on after making Pro14 debut for Edinburgh Rugby

Gunn looking to kick on after making Pro14 debut for Edinburgh Rugby

Making his debut for Edinburgh Rugby was "a special moment" for Shaun Gunn – and now he is looking to kick on and establish himself at Pro14 level.


Thurso move more challenge

Thurso move more challenge

People in the the Thurso area are being challenged to move more in a new initiative to improve wellbeing and connect with the community.


Kennel Club gives its backing to responsible dog-walking campaign

Kennel Club gives its backing to responsible dog-walking campaign

A campaign by NFU Scotland promoting responsible dog-walking this Easter has been backed by the Kennel Club.


Outrage as couple set up camp beside Ardvreck Castle in Sutherland

Outrage as couple set up camp beside Ardvreck Castle in Sutherland

A confrontation between local residents and a couple camping at a historic Sutherland ruin is feared to be a foretaste of what is to come this summer.


Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

Shoppers in Thurso and Wick can now donate food items to help people in their community each time they visit their local Tesco store.


Thurso man told he could have faced longer jail term after releasing dog in revenge plot

Thurso man told he could have faced longer jail term after releasing dog in revenge plot

A sheriff who jailed a serial offender for eight months told him he was “very, very, lucky”.


Vaccinations pass 2.5 million milestone

Vaccinations pass 2.5 million milestone

MORE than 2.5 million Scots have now received their first Covid vaccinations.


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