Local News
New 200m turbines proposed near Castletown – chance for public to have a say
People are being invited to find out more about plans to develop an onshore wind farm close to Castletown.
Local messages
Scrabster cruise ship ambassadors given day out as ‘thanks’ for welcoming 10,000 passengers
Volunteer ambassadors at a north coast port have been rewarded for their efforts with a day out at John O’Groats.
Rare moment of sunshine on route round Kyle of Tongue
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of a break in the weather before the winds return to add challenge even on the e-bike
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
‘High end’ glamping pod site given green light
The glamping site, which will have four “high end” pods, will be located just outside Castletown.
Pentland Ferries reflects on 25 years of providing a reliable service
It was in May 2001 that the MV Pentalina B made its first crossing of the Pentland Firth, carrying just 12 passengers and five cars.
From frozen Wick River to the winter Olympics? Well, not quite…
The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay
Wick man pleads not guilty to dangerous driving charge
A young Wick man is contesting a charge of dangerous driving in the town.
Puddle peril: Caithness drivers warned of £5000 fines for splashing pedestrians
As wet weather continues to batter the far north, motorists in Caithness are being reminded that a lapse in judgment could soak pedestrians.
£300 fine and 6 points for Wick man after being caught using mobile while driving
A self-employed businessman has paid the penalty for being caught driving while using his mobile phone.
Community projects receive thousands to boost sustainability efforts
A dozen projects have benefited from funding to boost efforts across the Highlands to reduce waste and develop sustainable living skills.
Two new turbines could be added to under-construction Golticlay wind farm in Caithness
Two new turbines could be added to the 11 already being constructed at Golticlay after the company behind the project was successful in a price bid.
Community payback order for Thurso man after threatening behaviour with dumb-bell bar
A one-year community payback order has been imposed on a man who threatened someone with a dumb-bell bar.
NHS Highland won’t say if vascular service changes are permanent
There was also no confirmation which other health boards are involved in the link up for specialist treatment.
Maternity model concerns, penalties for illegal e-scooter use and the uncertain future of Caithness roads
Letters to the Editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
LOOKING BACK: Wick protest over rates changes, coastguard honour for Scrabster and civil service jobs for Wick call
LOOKING BACK: From the archives of the John O’Groat Journal, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Watten Primary kids explore themes of individuality as part of Children’s Mental Health Week
Children at a Caithness primary school embraced their “individuality” with a crazy hair day.
Scottish Labour reveals Holyrood list candidates for Highlands and Islands
Aviemore-based Isla McCay tops the list for the party in its regional candidates list.
Sisters quit Reay Hall Committee over alleged ‘clique’ and Hogmanay chaos
A bitter rift has opened in the heart of the Reay community following the dramatic resignation of two sisters from the village hall committee.
Stroma and Selkies: Authors reunite for double book launch in Dunbeath
A friendship that began over a decade ago will come full circle this March as two acclaimed authors return to Dunbeath for a double book launch.
£200 fine for Inverness man who stole £121 of alcohol from Thurso Co-op
An Inverness man has been fined £200 after he was caught shoplifting in a Thurso supermarket.