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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.
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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
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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.
PICTURES: More than £9000 raised for Thurso RNLI lifesavers at popular summer fayre
Thurso lifeboat’s summer fayre raised more than £9000 for the local crew’s lifesaving activities.
UPDATE: Two more councillors resign in row over rapist taxi driver's licence decision
Two more Highland councillors have quit the licensing committee that controversially allowed a convicted rapist to retain his taxi operating license.
New York date as Thurso parkrun stalwart clocks up the miles for 5K runs
Dounreay worker Donna Stewart will continue her remarkable parkrun career next week when she takes part in the Brooklyn Bridge event in New York.
Woman charged after Bilbster crash this afternoon
A woman has been charged after a crash involving two vehicles at Bilbster this afternoon (Friday, July 3).
King’s garden party ‘honour’ for Thurso volunteer who helps children
A Thurso woman who volunteers her time to help make decisions on behalf of vulnerable children was “honoured” to have been recognised for her efforts.
Can you give Caithness rescue cats Kali and Orion their forever homes?
Caithness Cats Protection is looking for forever homes for Kali, a friendly cat who had to be fully shaved, and six-year-old ginger Orion.
Care report finds ‘weak’ leadership at Thurso nursery
A Care Inspectorate report about Mount Pleasant Nursery says weak leadership must be improved and the pace of change is too slow.
Call for 'local bobbies' as police launch summer recruitment drive in Caithness
Police Scotland launches its summer recruitment drive in Caithness, seeking local people for rewarding policing careers close to home.
Thurso plea for affordable rents at new high school community complex
Grassroots sports and arts groups should not be “priced out” of using Thurso High after its current base is replaced by a new campus.
MSP calls for High Life Highland to review decision to withdraw leisure lifeline for disabled
The move has meant some users are facing a 450 per cent increase to access HLH-run facilities.
‘The Groat taught me how to proofread’ – Wick-born writer releases a new novel and remembers working at the paper in the 1960s
Dorothy Miller, who writes under the pen-name Dorothy Stewart, has just released her latest murder mystery novel, ‘In Plain Sight’.
PICTURES: ‘Enthusiasm and excitement’ for the ENABLE Caithness mid-summer buffet dance
The voluntary-run charity, which supports adults with learning disabilities, held the event at the Norseman Hotel.
Caithness Councillor Willie Mackay embroiled in jailed rapist getting to keep taxi operator licence
Source reveal reason behind the decision and claims officials could have acted earlier.
‘A golden goose to benefit from’: Thurso workers village could be built by next summer
The company behind plans to build temporary housing in Thurso for up to 500 incoming power line workers has confirmed the scheme remains live.