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Farmers need to know government plan for the future

With summer almost upon us farmers could be forgiven for hoping the storms are behind us and brighter days lie ahead.

Thurso's Heritage: A daring escape by German POWs helped by girls

With the end of World War II it would be a few years before normality returned everywhere.

Ariane Burgess: Time for a better housing model to suit all our needs

When I visit people in the region the housing crisis is an often-raised topic – mainly the lack of affordable housing for young people.

NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

You’ll have heard the one about the journalist who walked out of an awards dinner because she didn’t like the jokes?

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

Donations for local museum in 1922, Householders urged not to waste water in 1972 and NHS trust leading the way in 1997

DAVID RICHARDSON: New council needs to learn businesses' needs

Business Comment by David Richardson, Highlands and Islands development manager, Federation of Small Businesses

Wildlife wonders in Caithness really lift the spirit

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: No sting in the tail getting closer to nature across the far north

MAREE TODD: Sharp focus on cost-of-living crisis in Caithness

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Nicky Marr: Freelancing is great, until the unexpected happens

If you’ve had the flexibility of working from home these past couple of years, you might get where I’m coming from.

Surely there is a better answer to the refugee crisis?

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay

WEATHER WATCH: Mild month for Wick with plenty of rain

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

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

Illegal still seized in 1922, Craftsman's glass factory in 1972 and Award for Canisbay landlady in 1997

Recipe of the week: Specially Selected Pork yakitori skewers

Try out our latest recipe, courtesy of www.makeitscotch.com

JAMIE STONE: Fine line between success and defeat in Highland democracy

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone

NICKY MARR: Hydro site combines function with beauty

Don’t you just love it when things are more beautiful than they need to be?

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

Cemetery greenhouse divides council in 1922, Youth club fundraising campaign in 1972 and Council power struggle in 1997

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Family likeness and differences all add to the human tapestry

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

Opinion

Farmers need to know government plan for the future

Thurso's Heritage: A daring escape by German POWs helped by girls

Thurso's Heritage: A daring escape by German POWs helped by girls

Ariane Burgess: Time for a better housing model to suit all our needs

Ariane Burgess: Time for a better housing model to suit all our needs

NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

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

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

DAVID RICHARDSON: New council needs to learn businesses' needs

DAVID RICHARDSON: New council needs to learn businesses' needs

Wildlife wonders in Caithness really lift the spirit

Wildlife wonders in Caithness really lift the spirit

MAREE TODD: Sharp focus on cost-of-living crisis in Caithness

MAREE TODD: Sharp focus on cost-of-living crisis in Caithness

Nicky Marr: Freelancing is great, until the unexpected happens

Nicky Marr: Freelancing is great, until the unexpected happens

Surely there is a better answer to the refugee crisis?

Surely there is a better answer to the refugee crisis?

WEATHER WATCH: Mild month for Wick with plenty of rain

WEATHER WATCH: Mild month for Wick with plenty of rain

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

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

Recipe of the week: Specially Selected Pork yakitori skewers

Recipe of the week: Specially Selected Pork yakitori skewers

JAMIE STONE: Fine line between success and defeat in Highland democracy

JAMIE STONE: Fine line between success and defeat in Highland democracy

NICKY MARR: Hydro site combines function with beauty

NICKY MARR: Hydro site combines function with beauty

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

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

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Family likeness and differences all add to the human tapestry

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Family likeness and differences all add to the human tapestry

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