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Parents go back to school as Bower and Keiss celebrate World Book Day
Bower and Keiss Primary Schools were transformed into a living library last week as pupils and staff celebrated World Book Day.
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Major tax change looms for self-employed Caithness residents and landlords
Self-employed people and landlords in Caithness are being urged to ensure they are ready for a major change to the tax system.
ScotRail travellers warned to expect day of disruption as high winds and heavy rain hit Highland services
Train travellers across the Highlands face potential cancellations, delays and altered services today as high winds and rainstorms wreak havoc.
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Ollie (6) smashes it at first 5K to raise £1500 for Maggie’s Centre
A primary 2 pupil from Thurso has raised a staggering £1500 for charity by completing his first ever 5K run.
‘The NHS is Labour’s proudest and most precious achievement’
Labour candidate Shaun Fraser tells our readers ‘and we will always fight to protect it’.
RASASH scoops prestigious national award with £40,000 cash boost
A charity providing support for survivors of sexual violence has secured a prestigious award in recognition of their trauma-informed support services.
Carol takes trophies for most points and best exhibit at Wick gardening club bulb show
Wick and District Gardening Club held its annual bulb show at the Pulteney Centre, with a fine display of entries judged by James and Jo Walker.
Proposed wind farm at Forsinard – fresh consultation on updated plans
Developers behind a proposed wind farm that would have been on part of a Unesco recognised World Heritage Site say they have listened to feedback.
Onshore infrastructure consent brings Ayre turbines ‘a significant step closer’
A major wind farm north-east of Caithness and east of Orkney has moved “a significant step closer” after a Highland Council planning decision.
Pupils past halfway in Land’s End to John O’Groats virtual challenge for Wick RNLI
Pupils at a Caithness primary school have “made it to Scotland” on their virtual Land’s End to John O’Groats charity trip.
Spinning demonstration at March meeting of Spittal SWI
The president, Anne Gunn, welcomed a good turnout of members to the March meeting of Spittal SWI with a special welcome to new member Dawn MacGregor.
Free bus travel will help make life ‘cheaper, easier and better for everyone’ in Scotland
Bus travel in Scotland would become free for everyone under bold new plans unveiled by the Scottish Greens.
Get more of the headlines you want by making The John O’Groat Journal your preferred news source on Google
For the first time, Google is letting users have more control over the news sources they see in its search engine, including The John O’Groat Journal.
How the Caithness coast inspired a new Gothic fantasy
The Diary of Derek Drummond, which was inspired by Caithness, is the debut work by author Katelyn Emilia Novak and will be released on March 28.
Caithness International Science Festival returns for 2026 with a week of discovery
Get ready for a week of discovery, excitement and hands-on fun as the 24th annual Caithness International Science Festival returns from March 16-21.
‘A matter of some concern’ as half of births to Caithness mums are induced
Caithness health campaigners are demanding to know why approximately half of births to women from the county last year were induced – a total of 85.
Beautiful bulbs on display at East of Caithness SWI annual show
The 2026 East of Caithness SWI bulb show was well supported by SWI members from both sides of the county, with Sally Crowe presenting the trophies.
Broken chain puts paid to longer link on bike circuit
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Returning to complete a full Caithness circuit after a relatively new chain fails to go the distance
200 Marathons in 200 Days: Record-breaking runner reaches John O’Groats with message of hope
A woman aiming to become the fastest person to run the entire coastline of Britain arrived at John O’Groats on Tuesday.
Respite home in Thurso ready to reopen this month
Thurso’s Thor House is on track to be reopened to provide short breaks for parents of children with learning disabilities by the end of this month.