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Younger members are maintaining the SWI tradition in Caithness
There are 13 SWI branches in Caithness and younger members are ensuring that the tradition remains strong, as could be seen at the County Show.
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Wick childhood memories inspire musician’s new single
A musician who grew up in Wick is turning his memories into a collection of songs inspired by his hometown.
Winners across the livestock classes at 183rd County Show
UPDATED: A list of livestock winners from Caithness Agricultural Society’s 183rd County Show held at Thurso East on Saturday.
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‘A great day’: 183rd County Show brings the community together at Thurso East
UPDATED: The 183rd County Show again succeeded in bringing the community together by offering “something for everyone”, president Fiona Swanson said.
Champion of champions title goes to commercial sheep group from Sibmister and Stainland
Crossbreeds were the last two standing of the 1000-plus livestock entries forward for Saturday’s County Show at Thurso East.
Standard ‘just keeps climbing’ in County Show open industrial tent
The future is bright for the open industrial section of the County Show, with youngsters playing their part alongside the more experienced entrants.
NHS Highland says rise in bookings shows ‘significant contribution’ made by patient lodges
NHS Highland has stressed that its patient lodges beside Raigmore provide “a supportive place to stay” for those who need to be close to services.
Magical family fun at Thurso enchanted garden day, with two more to come
A family fun day hosted by Thurso Community Development Trust was based on the theme of an enchanted garden – and it proved to be a magical success.
Three cruise ships bring more than 3500 visitors to Caithness
Scrabster Harbour enjoyed one of its busiest weeks of the cruise season.
‘We will create something magical’ — family shares dream plan to build children’s hospice in memory of beloved daughter
An Inverness family has shared their dream to open a children’s hospice in the Highlands in memory of their daughter.
Caithness supermarket unveils new self-service check-outs
Caithness’s biggest supermarket has added several new self-service-style tills.
Caithness County Show is the friendliest, says long-serving commentator
The Caithness County Show was praised for its “fabulous atmosphere” by the man who has been providing commentary at the event for 30 years.
YOUR VIEWS: Fun day Sunday, long-lost friends, rail v air and the derision of democracy
Letters to the editor of the Caithness Courier and the John O’Groat Journal
Notable Caithness novel, poll result ‘not convincing’ and new visitor centre proposed
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
WATCH: Gates open at revamped play park in Caithness village
The wait was finally over on Wednesday evening as the eagerly-anticipated opening of new Caithness play park took place.
Watersports clubs unite to boost safety, skills and participation in Thurso Bay
A group of watersports clubs that regularly use Thurso Bay have joined forces this year to create the Thurso Bay Community Watersports Hub.
‘Reducing VAT for the hospitality sector can protect businesses, create jobs and stimulate economic growth’
COLUMN: The VAT’s The Problem campaign has a clear message
Organisers working hard to ‘keep it fresh’ for Wick Gala Week 2026
Wick gala chairperson Donna Plowman has praised the committee members for all their work and urged anyone willing to lend a hand to get in touch.
Highland poitician shares health update ahead of heart op
The MP, who will be on light duties while recovering, thanks constituents for their understanding and says: ‘We all have to be careful of our health.’
Highland cancer service in trouble as patients to be moved around Scotland for treatment
Others to face delays amid fears NHS Highland will lose another service.