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Caithness primary school to celebrate 150 years
Pupils and staff, past and present, will have a chance to reminisce as a Caithness primary marks its 150th year.
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Bumpy ride for AI space buggy in crater-like Caithness pothole
Caithness Roads Recovery has resorted to artificial intelligence to show that a pothole in the county is so big that a moon buggy would fit into it.
Save Caithness warns 200m turbines on Olrig Hill would be ‘unacceptable’
A campaign group has warned that erecting 200m wind turbines on Olrig Hill “must be near the top of any list of unacceptable proposals”.
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Former Caithness artist set for solo Highland exhibition
AN artist who lived in Caithness for five years before moving south is delighted to be exhibiting in her new community.
‘It is part of our history’: New Zealander in show of respect at Wick Anzac Day event
A New Zealander who took part in Wick’s Anzac Day ceremony said that honouring those who gave their lives is “something that is ingrained in us”.
‘It’s a lawless wilderness’ - Brother of Lord Thurso hits out at ‘broken’ police response after Lodge break–ins
Patrick Sinclair, brother of Lord Thurso, slams ‘broken’ police response after a break–in at Strathmore Lodge, warning the north is a ‘soft target’.
Estates, farms and rural businesses in Caithness urged to step forward for £10k ‘Helping it Happen’ prize
Rural champions across Caithness are being urged to step forward as nominations open for the 2026 Helping It Happen Awards.
A better connection is just a few KLICS away for Caithness young carers with full-fibre upgrade
Full-fibre broadband at KLICS charity in Wick is helping 120 young carers bridge the digital divide for homework and essential support.
Delay to A9 bridge works in Highlands
Repair works on a road bridge along the A9 have been delayed because of sub-contractor issues.
Keyless in Caithness: How to handle the high-tech headache of a car lockout
Locked out? Experts warn against breaking windows as tech-related car lockouts rise 22%. Use apps or call a locksmith to avoid a hefty repair bill.
Pipe band ‘looking forward to sharing a bit of Caithness with New York’
Youngsters from Caithness are planning to march on the Big Apple thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in the United States of America
Thurso church is venue for pre-election hustings for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat at Holyrood
People in Caithness are being urged to courteously challenge those standing for election to Holyrood at an event in Thurso next week.
Healthcare concerns, looking after your mental wellbeing and jobs for MPs
Letters to the Editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Stroma polling station bid, Threat to girls’ pipe band and History group’s new resource
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
Greens share plans to tackle housing emergency in the Highlands
The Scottish Greens have pledged to build thousands of new social homes and tackle long-term empty properties.
Orca Watch organisers join forces with marine clothing firm to support 2026 event
Supporters of the annual Orca Watch are being urged to support a fundraising drive from the marine environmental charity behind the event.
UK and Scottish government energy policies branded ‘completely illogical, irrational and extraordinarily dangerous’
Candidates from across the Highlands were jeered and applauded at heated Dingwall renewables hustings.
‘We’re just ordinary people’ second homeowners slam 300% tax bill
The group have warned of the impact on the local economy.
Highland Council signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ukrainian region
The Highland Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State (Military) Administration in Ukraine.
12th renewable development deferred for bombarded villages
The planning committee voted to defer the decision to allow a site visit to take place.