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Exhibition by two Caithness artists set to open at John O’Groats Mill
Paintings and ceramics by Caithness artists Don Clarke and Su Edwards will be shown at the mill’s Kiln Gallery from July 17 until August 15.
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MSP calls for ‘urgent answers’ over £1.4m spent on salaries and expenses
The newly elected regional MSP has spoken out following our investigation.
Weekend nightmare for trapped seagull on Wick Sheriff Court – fire services come to the rescue and coax it out with crisps
Concerned animal lovers highlighted the plight of a trapped herring gull on the roof of Wick Sheriff Court over the weekend
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Rapist taxi driver to appeal against conviction and sentence
Rapist taxi driver David Brown has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence, it has been confirmed.
Man (64) arrested and charged in connection with sexual offences near Thurso harbour
The Caithness Courier received information from the public along with images showing a man being arrested in Thurso on Saturday evening (July 11).
Caithness coach guides inspirational MS athlete to smash Three Peaks Challenge
Caithness coach Sophie Dunnett has guided an inspirational runner with MS through the Three Peaks Challenge in under 20 hours, raising over £12,000.
‘So far, everybody has been really happy’: Stroma tours get positive feedback
The operators of boat trips to Stroma have been receiving “positive feedback from everybody” since launching the family venture this year.
Support for young people starting work across the Highlands
Young people starting a new job this summer are being encouraged to check whether they could get help with the costs of getting into work.
Into the depths of mysterious Caithness caves
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The alluring sea caves of the Caithness coast are a wonderful if daunting place to explore by sea kayak
Deadly wildfire in Spain came within 4km of expat family from Caithness
The deadly wildfire in south-eastern Spain came within four kilometres of the home of an expat family from Caithness who moved there in 2022.
Wick man faces 12-month ban after dangerously overtaking on pavement
A man who mounted the kerb to overtake another vehicle has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
Rainy June saw electrical storms batter Wick
WEATHER WATCH: Keith Banks looks at the different definitions of ‘summer’ before assessing the weather for June in Wick
Family-run pet cremation service establishes new base in Caithness
A new family-owned pet cremation service has officially opened on the outskirts of Wick, bringing a much-needed facility back to the far north.
Driving ban for apprentice who rammed his car into vehicle after water gun fired at Thurso lorry park
A young Wick man has been fined for driving dangerously after a pursuit that was sparked by a man firing a water pistol at him.
Over £1.4m from charity fund splashed on salaries and expenses
The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund was a yearly grant given to each council area in Scotland and was to be used to improve the lives of families.
‘Just get it done and that’s the end of it’: Sheriff warns careless driver he must carry out unpaid work
A man who gesticulated abusively whilst driving carelessly has been issued with a community payback order.
Dounreay group’s role is neutral on future power
YOUR VIEWS: Letters to the editor from readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Freswick man’s success over adversity, Port plan cost ‘not justified’ and Contract move a ‘disgrace’
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
Frustration at delay to Caithness wind farm’s community benefit scheme
Operators of a wind farm in north Caithness have been quizzed over a hold-up in the community benefit fund it pledged to put in place.
Party time for Thurso Beavers to mark 40 years
The 2nd Thurso Beavers finished their season by holding a party to celebrate 40 years of the worldwide Scout movement.