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New report sets out how Highlands can unlock local workforce to deliver warmer homes
A new report highlights the challenges and opportunities in delivering energy efficiency in rural communities.
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‘Strong plan in place’: Wick childcare centre vows to improve after ‘weak’ care report
A Wick childcare service has vowed to make effective changes after a care inspection found that children’s experiences had not improved.
Flow Country Partnership launches peatland restoration roadshow in Far North
The Flow Country Partnership is taking its peatland restoration offer on the road this summer.
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Wick High pupils form friendships with Brilon school
Pupils from Wick High School spent a week in Brilon, forming new friendships with young people who attend a local school there.
Turbine parts on the move through Wick again this week
Further deliveries of turbine parts for the Golticlay wind farm are taking place this week.
EXCLUSIVE: LibDems expel John Grafton from council group over taxi rapist license row
But so far only Caithness member Willie Mackay has quit the council altogether over the issue.
Listen to this musical tribute to Stroma: Songwriter Roddy Rogers celebrates the art of 'Uncle Frankie'
The rich history and haunting beauty of the island of Stroma have inspired a moving new song by Scottish musician Roddy Rogers.
Halkirk primary school prize winners are announced
As the end of the school term approached, there were extra special celebrations for three pupils at Halkirk Primary School.
Flood warning as ‘heavy and persistent’ rain sweeps into the Highlands from the west
A flood alert has been issued for a large swathe of the Highlands from Inverness to Caithness, Sutherland, Easter and Wester Ross and the Great Glen.
Maastricht magic comes to Caithness: André Rieu global concert set for Thurso big screen
The spectacular new cinema event, Viva Maastricht!, will be broadcast live to Merlin Cinema’s big screen in Thurso. Book your tickets now!
Creating ponds in Caithness gardens - what is your pond doing?
Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht
A99 road works south of Wick extended by 4 days
Road repairs on the A99 have been extended after it was found that additional works were required at the site south of Wick.
A time for celebration and reflection at Wick primary school
The community at Noss Primary came together to celebrate a wide range of achievements at the school’s end-of-term assembly last Wednesday.
BREAKING: Willie Mackay resigns from Highland Council over taxi licence rapist row
He is the first member to leave the local authority over the controversy, others quit the committee.
Former pupil raises funds for Caithness primary school
A woman who has a long association with Halkirk Primary has been busy fundraising for the school.
Hopes Thurso bus stop flattened 3 times could be moved to better location
Bus companies are being asked to consider earmarking their main pick-up point in Thurso at the former long-time location at the town’s Riverside.
Future of nuclear at Dounreay, waiting times for MSK conditions and Wick High Street through the years
Letters to the editor of the Caithness Courier and John O’Groat Journal
Lybster golf course opens, ‘important’ Bettyhill museum and top award for firm
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
‘We need to give them an alternative’: Antics of young cyclists causes ‘alarm’ at Thurso Pride event
Thurso Pride’s annual parade last Saturday was marred by the antics of some young cyclists, according to a local Highland councillor.
Have a heart and snap up tickets for Wick group’s Wizard of Oz show!
If you’re off to see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz – then now’s your chance, as tickets for the Wick performance of the musical go on sale.