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Fun family session in Wick part of ‘Vision 26’ children’s plan for Highland
Families and professionals in childcare and the wider support sector are being invited to an awareness-raising event in Wick on Friday.
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RSPB looks to public to flag moorland burning on peatlands
RSPB Scotland is urging the public to report moorland burning on peatlands.
Apprentice award for employee at HRN Tractors’ Watten base
Jack Macdonald from HRN Tractors at Watten was presented with the John Telfer Memorial Shield as best agricultural apprentice engineer.
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WICK WEATHER WATCH: Can technology help control the effects of climate change?
Keith Banks looks at so-called ‘geoengineering’ solutions which are being mooted as potential solutions to global climate problems
Spooky selkies and witches brave Big Dip at Staxigoe to raise £500 for Fishermen's Mission
The Fishermen’s Mission charity was delighted to receive support from Caithness selkies and witches who partook in the Big Dip and raised £500.
‘There was a string of absolute characters:’ Ron reflects on life as last Caithness county clerk
Ron Stevenson, former chief executive of Highland Regional Council, has been looking back on his time at Caithness County Council over 50 years ago.
New instalment in murder mystery series by Wick-born author
Wick-born author Dorothy Stewart (née Miller) is hoping local readers will enjoy the third volume in her latest murder mystery series.
YOUR VIEWS: ‘Thurso is too small for an influx of 500 people’
Letters to the editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Watten goes ‘dry’, factory expansion plans in Castletown and what the future holds for Lucy the monkey
Looking Back – news from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
From Caithness to Colombia – communities are leading the way with change
Long-time international charity worker and Wick man Chris McIvor reflects on how change happens after a visit to Colombia with HelpAge International
North Highland businesses want a Budget that ‘unlocks unique potential’ of region
The North Highland Chamber of Commerce is calling for a fair deal from next week’s Budget. Trudy Morris says businesses need confidence to invest
Opportunity for budding animators in the far north
A new early animation talent development opportunity called Wee Wonders Scotland is looking for budding animators in the far north.
‘It’s brilliant for a small town like Wick’ – local opticians celebrate award win
A team of optometrists in Wick has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony in Glasgow.
Caithness Chamber meeting sees call to cut VAT on hospitality and energy bills levy in budget
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Lib Dem MSP candidate David Green says the Budget must drive growth for rural businesses.
Wick mother slams B&M for selling high-caffeine energy drinks to 13-year-olds
A Wick mother criticised a local shop for selling high caffeine content energy drinks to her 13-year-old daughter and other schoolchildren.
'Last thing any parent should face' – Wick family rages over waterlogged graves and tilting headstones
A family in Wick is taking the council to task after family plots were found waterlogged and a headstone tilted at the local cemetery.
Thurso town centre parking changes coming in December
Christmas shoppers in Thurso are being given some extra leeway through an easing of parking restrictions in the town’s main street.
Caithness law firm ‘thankful for all the local support’ over first 15 years
Law firm BBM Solicitors has said it remains “deeply rooted in Caithness and the Highlands” as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Wick gardening club members hear about Frank’s coastal trek fundraiser
Members of Wick and District Gardening Club heard about Frank Stephen’s 14-day fundraising walk along the John O’Groats Trail.
Thirty days not enough for communities ‘swamped’ with major energy plans, says Highland MSP
North MSP Edward Mountain is calling for a fairer deal for communities that are being “swamped” with plans for major renewable energy developments.