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£1m housing boost for Wick welcomed by provost
Wick’s provost has welcomed investment in the town’s housing stock after SSEN Transmission announced it was to spend £1 million upgrading homes.
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Highland visitor levy would ‘disproportionately’ hit smaller operators and drive some out of business
Economic impact assessment also suggests less tourists would come north.
Fresh from BBC airwaves: Local indie stars KATANES set for Thurso show
An upcoming hometown show from KATANES, a Thurso-based indie rock band, will be at the Central Hotel, Thurso, on Friday, February 28.
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Wild and well wrapped up as wind continues to batter Wick
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Spume and spray as weeks of wicked weather make life difficult for farmers and their sheep
PICTURED: Highland Hospice’s Catwalk for a Cause raises £122,500 over just two nights
The event celebrates ‘stories of strength, hope, courage and inspiration’.
Castletown community group celebrates 300th online singalong
A community singalong that went online as soon as Covid struck is looking forward to celebrating six years after marking its 300th online event.
‘My side-hustle turned into a real business’ – Halkirk woman praises ‘invaluable’ HIE scheme
A programme that has supported more than 300 young entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across the Highland and Islands has marked the end.
The incredible suffering and courage of Sudanese men on walk to freedom in Caithness
NORTHERN DRIFT: Monique Sliedrecht spends an evening with Giel and John who were raising money for schools in the refugee camps in Chad
WATCH: Caithness residents should check these warning signs of a hidden cannabis farm in their area
Would you know if a cannabis farm was operating in your part of Caithness? Five signs to look out for are highlighted in this article.
Seven back in court over £7.1m cannabis farm discovery
Six men and a teenager have made their second appearance at court, in connection with a £7.1 million cannabis farm in Wick.
Royal Academy honour for Caithness community music facilitator
A Caithness born composer and musician has been selected to be conferred the honour of “Associate of the Royal Academy of Music”.
Which Highland areas saw biggest rise in house prices over the last 20 years?
House prices have nearly tripled in some areas of Highland over the last 20 years, new figures reveal.
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Former Thurso drug dealer now living in Liverpool ordered to pay thousands in proceeds-of-crime cash
A man convicted of drug-dealing in Thurso is having to pay back money found on him when he was arrested.
YOUR VIEWS: Castletown lights, respite for parents, gritting policy and safety in Wick
Letters to the Editor of the Caithness Courier and John O’Groat Journal
Defence of Camps ‘loafers’, ‘Lady Courage’ on TV show and Passengers’ snowdrift ordeal
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
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PICTURES: Winter stroll leads to historic find: Thurso mother and daughter uncover ancient cross near St Mary’s Chapel
A casual winter stroll along the Caithness coast led a mother and daughter to discover an archaeological marvel hiding in plain sight.
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The King’s representative in Caithness is on the lookout for unsung heroes in the community who are deserving of recognition.
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