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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.
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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
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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.
Caithness club set to host Highland Challenge photography competition
Final preparations are being made as Wick is due to host a prestigious north photography competition next month.
Four-year deal gives Wick PSO services ‘greater certainty’ as Glasgow flights added
Highland Council says its decision to award a four-year contract for PSO services from Wick “demonstrates its confidence” in their future.
YOUR VIEWS: No thought given to oncology move, cancer research branch closures and reading for the blind
YOUR VIEWS: Letters to the editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Heavy rain spoils show, Wick horse races hit major snag and ‘victory for common sense’
LOOKING BACK: Stories from the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier of yesteryear
Wick court round-up: Six face trial over cannabis farm raid; Driving ban after water gun sparks car crime; Wick teen fined over ‘wheelie’ stunt; and more
July was a busy month for Wick Sheriff Court, and there have been several more serious cases heard at the High Court with Caithness connections, too.
Buyers ‘eager for more’ at Caithness sheep sale
Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 1377 prime sheep, store sheep and feeding ewes and rams.
Scottish Government gives go-ahead for rejected Caithness wind farm
Planning permission has been granted for a wind farm at Cairnmore Hill near Forss – after Highland Council rejected the developer’s plans twice.
Discover nocturnal nature by borrowing moth traps from Wick and Thurso libraries
High Life Highland countryside rangers are encouraging people across Caithness to discover the fascinating world of moths.
Lyth Arts Centre gears up for annual music festival in Wick next weekend
Excitement is building for next weekend’s Summer Sessions, with nine diverse acts playing live over one weekend at the Rosebank Playing Fields.
Cliff rescue drama after man and dog become trapped
A man and his dog have been rescued after becoming trapped below a cliff in Wick Bay.
PICTURES: First Bella couple ties the knot at music festival
Belladrum is now in full swing as the first couple tied the knot on this Friday morning.
Wick’s Nucleus Archive unveils plans for solar and battery installation in green energy drive
Wick’s Nucleus archive has lodged a planning application with Highland Council to install a major solar power green energy system.
Lyth Arts Centre plan to hold two ‘secret’ gigs in August
As part of Lyth Arts Centre’s summer festival programme, they have announced that they are organising two secret gigs.
Vile sex offender raped and abused young children and women
A serial sex offender has admitted three counts of rape, alongside sex offences on children – one as young as three years old.
Town maps now available as part of Wick community-led tourism initiative
Wick’s community-led tourism initiative has taken another step forward with the delivery of specially designed town maps showing local attractions.
'Your tyres won't save you': Shocking truth revealed by Wick Weather Watcher as lightning strikes Caithness
Keith Banks has revealed why today's lightning show lacked the staying power of earlier summer tempests.