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Caithness news review of 2025: January to March
We take a look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines in the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier over the past 12 months.
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Dounreay Substation delivery team raises over £3000 for Caithness FM toy appeal
The team delivering a new substation at Dounreay has raised over £3000 for Caithness FM’s Christmas Toy Appeal.
Christmas covid restrictions a ‘hammer blow’, Wife pays tribute to lorry driver, and Wick heating scheme hope
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Ghosts of Castle Sinclair-Girnigoe speak through Brora filmmaker’s haunting animation project, Curse o’the Myre
A Brora filmmaker breathes life into Caithness castle ghosts with his new animation film, Curse o’the Myre.
‘Excellent news for our region’ – return of flights to Wick is widely welcomed
The return of scheduled flights between Wick and Aberdeen has brought some “Christmas cheer” as the announcement was welcomed with open arms.
Caithness public thanked for foodbank donations as volunteers add ‘Christmas extras’
Christmas is a time for giving and there is no shortage of generosity when it comes to Caithness Foodbank.
Voices of hatred and misinformation stirring up anger, says Bishop in Christmas message
As I attended my first Carol Service of the season, it was a traditional nine lessons and carols at St Peter and the Holy Rood, Thurso.
Would Santa save millions by switching to an electric sleigh?
How much would Santa save by ditching a petrol sleigh for an electric one on Christmas Eve?
East Mainland Young Farmers take top honours in Highland cook-off
East Mainland Young Farmers came out on top at the Highland eliminations of the SAYFC Ready Steady Country Cooks competition.
UPDATE: 1 person in hospital following A9 crash
The person was taken to Caithness General Hospital following the two-vehicle crash at Georgemas shortly before midday on Christmas Eve.
UPDATE: A9 reopens following 2-vehicle crash
The A9 has reopened more than two hours after a crash blocked it both ways in Caithness.
A9 closed after two-vehicle crash at Georgemas
Emergency services are in attendance and an air ambulance is understood to have flown to the scene after a crash closed the A9 both ways at Georgemas.
Thurso reminder over grit bin supplies
Householders in the far north are being reminded that they can request a supply of grit to help clear paths in their neighbourhood during freeze-ups.
‘Incredible’ historic Caithness guest house for sale for £620,000
Pentland Lodge House in Thurso, which boasts glowing customer reviews on TripAdvisor and Booking.com, is for sale for offers over £620,000.
PICTURES: Caithness Young Farmers’ Christmas tractor run sets new record
The latest Christmas tractor run organised by Caithness Young Farmers set a new record with a convoy of more than 90 vehicles on Tuesday evening.
Thurso man makes no plea to rape charges
A 19-year-old Thurso man has appeared in private at Wick Sheriff Court to face two charges of rape.
420 children across county to be helped by Caithness FM Toy Appeal
A record number of underprivileged children in Caithness will wake up to a gift on Christmas Day.
Proposed workers compound could become permanent housing scheme as Murphy enter talks with Tulloch Homes
Tulloch Homes has confirmed it has been in talks with Murphy's about a future development.
Sacrifices made at Christmas are valued by us all
Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain
Watten Primary kids shine in spectacular pantomime performance of Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits
The children of Watten Primary School delivered an outstanding performance of their panto, ‘Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits’.