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Escape from apartheid: Lybster author releases gripping memoir of 1960s African childhood
A Lybster author has celebrated a major literary milestone this week following the release of her debut book about her childhood in 1960s Africa.
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Top marks for Caithness libraries as Wick and Thurso celebrate National Excellence Award
Wick and Thurso libraries are celebrating after the Highland library network was awarded the Customer Service Excellence Standard.
Championing tourism and hospitality is a win-win for everyone
Sponsors praise awards for celebrating excellence in tourism and its positive impact beyond the sector
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How times have changed: Wick High Street as it used to be
A nostalgic look at four archive photos of High Street in Wick from bygone decades, as work on the street design project nears completion.
Thurso youngsters earn top Beaver Scouts award
Four Beaver Scouts from 2nd Thurso Scout Group have achieved the highest award that Beavers can achieve.
‘Nothing is left of the communities we once belonged to’: Ukraine refugees who cannot return home
This time in Ukraine: Wick charity worker Chris McIvor returns to Lviv where he previously spent a few months close to the start of the war
Fancy becoming a serving police officer in Caithness? Special events planned to give advice
If you fancy a career in the local police and want to know more about joining up there are special events planned that will give advice.
Young Thurso man avoids prison after struggling with four police officers
A Thurso man has pleaded guilty to resisting, obstructing or hindering four police officers as they attempted to search him.
NHS researchers heading to Wick and Thurso to get insight into neurodegenerative care
People with lived experience of neurodegenerative conditions are being invited to meet researchers keen to represent those in under-served areas.
‘A lovely community feel’ at Pulteney Distillery 200th anniversary open day
An open day celebrating the 200th anniversary of Pulteney Distillery was described as “a very special day for Wick”.
Message of gratitude at Armed Forces Day service in Wick
A short service was held on Saturday outside Caithness General Hospital, with the flags of the armed forces flying above the nearby war memorial.
Thurso schools plan, libraries for democracy and ‘too much’ World Cup?
Letters to the editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Unique games at Wick and Thurso, leisure projects rivalry and lightning in Caithness
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
John O’Groats Mill restoration is RICS project of the year for Scotland
John O’Groats Mill was hailed as an “exceptional” restoration project after coming out on top in a Scotland-wide award scheme run by RICS.
Life as army reservists helps Highland brothers continue family tradition
Two Highland brothers who are continuing a proud family tradition of military service have shared their story to mark Armed Forces Day today.
PICTURES: Pentland Canoe Club members return from Ionian sea kayaking odyssey
Members of the Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club have returned from an Ionian odyssey and shared striking photos of the trip.
Benefit of 456MW battery plant near Banniskirk proposed by German firm under spotlight at Halkirk meeting
The operators of a battery storage plant earmarked for ground near Banniskirk have been taken to task.
Thurso set to lead local celebrations for Armed Forces Day
As the far north prepares to honor the military community, Thurso takes its place at the forefront of Scotland's Armed Forces Day on Sunday.
Pylon action group in funding plea to help stop ‘the destruction of Caithness’
Campaigners opposed to a line of huge pylons through the north Highlands are asking for donations to help them halt the SSEN Transmission proposals.
Woman ‘living in fear’ after John O’Groats man phoned her 190 times in one day
A Caithness man will carry out 120 hours of unpaid work after harassing a woman at her workplace.