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Not all tourists are welcome, Eva Kestner responds to political attacks and standing up for pensioners

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the issues in Caithness and across the far north in our regular letters page

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

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

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh of More than Motivation shares her insights on leadership.

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Far north attractions are once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors, so let’s open our arms to them

Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues and topics important to them

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

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

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

Wick town centre funding is a welcome boost for High Street

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Rhubarb’s ancient medicinal qualities were used to cure all ills

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

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

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Moving to Caithness put paid to lifelong ambition, but there are still ways to explore without the car

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues and topics important to them

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

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

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Not all tourists are welcome, Eva Kestner responds to political attacks and standing up for pensioners

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Wick town centre funding is a welcome boost for High Street

Wick town centre funding is a welcome boost for High Street

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Rhubarb’s ancient medicinal qualities were used to cure all ills

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Rhubarb’s ancient medicinal qualities were used to cure all ills

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

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