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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
Wick drenched by 25mm of rain ahead of brief weekend heatwave and renewed thunder risk
The severe weather system gripping the far north delivered a significant deluge to Caithness overnight.
Halkirk group’s plea to protect night sky from ‘flashing’ turbine lights
Community representatives are battling to prevent their view of the Caithness night sky being turned into a red light zone.
Highland and Moray thunderstorm warning extended until Saturday
A weather warning for thunderstorms across the Highlands has been extended to Saturday (June 27).
Residents in Halkirk call for action on boy racers at rented units
A group of residents in Halkirk are up in arms over their neighbourhood having been turned into a hotspot for boy racers.
What community projects would you like to see in Wick?
Wick Development Trust’s survey about a community development plan has just a few days to run, with Monday being the deadline for responses.