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By-election called for new Wick councillor after Willie Mackay resignation
Voters in Wick and East Caithness could be asked to choose a new councillor for the ward after a by-election was announced.
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Thunderstorms weather warning extended
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been extended north as far as the Caithness/Sutherland border.
Community councillors express concern over illegal parking and driving in Wick’s revamped town centre
As Wick town centre reopens following a major redesign, community councillors are tackling lingering issues with parking, signage, and bollards.
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Sustainable tourism aim for Flow Country World Heritage Site
Efforts are under way to develop the Flow Country World Heritage Site as a visitor destination in the hope it will benefit far north communities.
‘Outstanding’ efforts of Thurso and Wick pupils praised on exam results day
Caithness pupils have been praised for their achievements after they received their exam results on Tuesday.
Wick’s community council welcomes £2.4m flight boost for local airport
Wick community council has hailed a £2.4m funding boost for Wick airport, securing vital flight links to Aberdeen and Glasgow.
Wick couple’s joy at Belladrum wedding after Caithness band ‘blown away’ at opening main stage
Organisers of the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival have thanked the thousands who came through the gates – with tickets set to go on sale for 2027.
Highland pupils achieve rise in exam pass rates – with “encouraging progress” in deprived areas
Education chiefs say Highland pupils have continued to raise attainment in exam results - with “significant gains” in S6.
Author will tell of Caithness artist ‘Uncle Barr’ at book festival event in Lybster
An author who is a great-niece of the celebrated Caithness artist David Barrogill Keith will be giving a talk at Waterlines on Friday, August 21.
Church service at Canisbay in presence of the King ‘was so, so beautiful’
The Canisbay minister admitted she had been moved to tears as worshippers were joined by a visiting choir in the presence of King Charles on Sunday.
Glasgow singer-songwriter GAÏA to join Lyth Arts’ free Summer Sessions festival at Wick this weekend
Musician will join others as part of a free festival involving four days of live music, theatre, art and family fun at Wick’s Rosebank Playing Fields.
Caithness SWI whist drives raise money for ‘two very worthwhile causes’
Donations totalling £881 have been handed over to two charities following SWI fundraising whist drives held in both the west and east of Caithness.
Wick paths lighting and access improvements at Castletown’s Drill Hall among successful fund applicants
More than £230,000 has been approved for community projects at Monday’s meeting of Highland Council’s Caithness committee.
Royal recognition and new base for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team
Fifty years of saving lives: Assynt Mountain Rescue’s milestone weekend.
King Charles congratulates German couple in historic first Mey Games wedding
With tight security and rigid schedules, the odds were heavily stacked against the newlyweds meeting the King but a dream came true at the Mey Games.
‘You have options’ - School leaver’s advice on coping with stresses of exam results day
A school leaver has provided advice on dealing with the stresses of exam results day.
Animal encounters and ice-cream treats for Thurso care home residents
Residents at Pentland View made friends with a snake, a gecko and an assortment of other creatures when Caithness Animal Farm Park paid a visit.
Young people urged to get meningitis vaccine as Highland drop-in clinics open
Drop-in clinics are now open across the Highlands for young people to get their meningitis vaccine.
Legally Speaking: Make sure you’re in control of who makes decisions on your behalf
In a new column for the John O’Groat Journal, Wick solicitor Thomas McGahie looks at some of the pressing legal matters we should all be aware of
MSP David Green wants Scottish Government accountability over Cairngorm wildfire
He fears the ‘threat’ of a similar fire in the Flow Country – and it just ‘doesn't get more serious’ than that.