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Caithness campaigner fears rural landscapes could be ‘fundamentally altered’ by AI data centres
Rural landscapes could be “fundamentally altered” by the spread of AI data centres and energy infrastructure, a Caithness campaigner has warned.
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‘It’s vital we act quickly’: Holyrood welcomes under-16s social media ban – but calls for Westminster to go further with a social media levy
The Scottish government has welcomed Keir Starmer’s announcement to ban social media use for under-16s as of next spring.
Data centres in the far north, patience amidst turbine blades and rejection of BESS plans
Letters to the editor and online views shared with the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
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Praise at Wick festival, Fight to save Rosebank House and Wick musical extravaganza
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
Caithness farms get insight into business performance through North Highland Initiative scheme
Farms in Caithness have been involved in a pioneering pilot project to help businesses assess their own performance in key areas.
Thurso’s plant-themed art show extended for an extra week
An exhibition showcasing the work of local artists will run at Thurso’s Haven coffee shop for an extra week.
Delving into the depths of the past on Caithness heritage trail
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A concentration of archaeological sites make for a fascinating walk around the volunteer-run Yarrows Heritage Trail near Wick
Setting things straight: Thurso cafe owner addresses social media storm and vows to make amends as doors reopen
Hit by a toxic online mauling, Thurso cafe boss Danny Jackson addresses the issues and reopens to defy the keyboard warriors.
Newton Park taskforce in biodiversity project at Wick riverside
Primary school pupils have been planting primroses as part of the latest town improvement project by Wick Development Trust.
Traitors star sends well-wishes to Caithness Pride
A long-time LGBTQ+ advocate and Highland resident, the star of stage and screen took time out to say good luck ahead of the 2026 event.
Highland creatives help shape UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Dozens of artists and cultural creators have been sharing ideas and ambitions for the Inverness-Highland bid for UK City of Culture 2029.
Police pooches ‘ready to keep communities safe’ after passing exams
Two police canines are ready to keep our communities “safe from harm”, as they become the Highlands’ first trained Firearms Support Dogs.
Highland Council name new boss of secondary education in region
She is joining from East Renfrewshire Council and former headteacher previously worked in Highlands
‘It’s the right thing to do’: parents and teachers welcome social media ban for kids
The UK government’s proposed ban on social media for kids next spring has been welcomed by both parents and teachers in Caithness.
Wick community council chairman backs ‘stark reminder’ over vaping
NHS Highland’s smoking cessation nurse for Caithness has been thanked for giving “a stark reminder” about the risks associated with vaping.
‘It is important that young people feel celebrated in their community’
Youth Highland and LGBT+ Youth Scotland will once again team up to provide a dedicated space for young people at Caithness Pride.
‘Grandad was very much an entrepreneur’: New booklet explores Dunbeath family history
Winifred Sutherland from Dunbeath has written a family history booklet about her enterprising and forward-looking grandfather, Robert Samuel Miller.
Highland tourist tax unlikely to be introduced before 2028
Council targets fresh consultation on different levies – percentage, flat-rate or tiered flat-rate.
Occumster man who repeatedly harassed former neighbour admonished for good behaviour
A Caithness man who repeatedly harassed an Orkney woman over a summer has been admonished.
Highland Council’s 20mph speed limit programme picks up national award
A 20mph speed limit programme in the Highlands has been recognised nationally - and picked up an award.