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RASASH scoops prestigious national award with £40,000 cash boost
A charity providing support for survivors of sexual violence has secured a prestigious award in recognition of their trauma-informed support services.
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Carol takes trophies for most points and best exhibit at Wick gardening club bulb show
Wick and District Gardening Club held its annual bulb show at the Pulteney Centre, with a fine display of entries judged by James and Jo Walker.
Proposed wind farm at Forsinard – fresh consultation on updated plans
Developers behind a proposed wind farm that would have been on part of a Unesco recognised World Heritage Site say they have listened to feedback.
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Onshore infrastructure consent brings Ayre turbines ‘a significant step closer’
A major wind farm north-east of Caithness and east of Orkney has moved “a significant step closer” after a Highland Council planning decision.
Pupils past halfway in Land’s End to John O’Groats virtual challenge for Wick RNLI
Pupils at a Caithness primary school have “made it to Scotland” on their virtual Land’s End to John O’Groats charity trip.
Spinning demonstration at March meeting of Spittal SWI
The president, Anne Gunn, welcomed a good turnout of members to the March meeting of Spittal SWI with a special welcome to new member Dawn MacGregor.
Free bus travel will help make life ‘cheaper, easier and better for everyone’ in Scotland
Bus travel in Scotland would become free for everyone under bold new plans unveiled by the Scottish Greens.
Get more of the headlines you want by making The John O’Groat Journal your preferred news source on Google
For the first time, Google is letting users have more control over the news sources they see in its search engine, including The John O’Groat Journal.
How the Caithness coast inspired a new Gothic fantasy
The Diary of Derek Drummond, which was inspired by Caithness, is the debut work by author Katelyn Emilia Novak and will be released on March 28.
Caithness International Science Festival returns for 2026 with a week of discovery
Get ready for a week of discovery, excitement and hands-on fun as the 24th annual Caithness International Science Festival returns from March 16-21.
‘A matter of some concern’ as half of births to Caithness mums are induced
Caithness health campaigners are demanding to know why approximately half of births to women from the county last year were induced – a total of 85.
Beautiful bulbs on display at East of Caithness SWI annual show
The 2026 East of Caithness SWI bulb show was well supported by SWI members from both sides of the county, with Sally Crowe presenting the trophies.
Broken chain puts paid to longer link on bike circuit
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Returning to complete a full Caithness circuit after a relatively new chain fails to go the distance
200 Marathons in 200 Days: Record-breaking runner reaches John O’Groats with message of hope
A woman aiming to become the fastest person to run the entire coastline of Britain arrived at John O’Groats on Tuesday.
Respite home in Thurso ready to reopen this month
Thurso’s Thor House is on track to be reopened to provide short breaks for parents of children with learning disabilities by the end of this month.
Pauline tells of ‘jets, bangs and missile alerts’ in Dubai after safe return to Caithness
A Caithness woman who was stranded in Dubai has praised the United Arab Emirates for doing “a fantastic job” of intercepting missiles from Iran.
North Coast 500 enters next chapter under new leadership
Clare Winskill has been named executive chair of North Coast 500 as the route enters its next chapter.
Yellow weather warning issued for ‘strong winds’ across north and northwest Scotland
Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast for parts of north and northwest Scotland as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.
‘Outstanding trade’: Ulbster hotel supports Caithness produce at Quoybrae sale
Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 1456 sheep.
‘What is the point of us standing?’ – Caithness leaders vent fury at Highland Council ‘wall of silence’
Caithness community councillors are at breaking point and questioning whether to continue due to Highland Council’s lack of communication.