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Far north MP and MSP rally against Motability changes hitting Caithness residents
The Scottish Government is being urged to ‘do better’ after agreeing to cuts to the Motability Scheme's standard mileage allowance,
Highland charity celebrating 30 years to benefit from major business awards
A charity transforming the lives of children, young people and adults is teaming up with one of Scotland's most influential organisations.
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The World Cup, Anas Sarwar, community council meetings and reading for the blind
Letters to the editor of the Caithness Courier and the John O’Groat Journal
Better wireless reception wanted, Rosebank reprieve and model boat in firth challenge
News stories from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear.
29-year-old man arrested after Thurso incident
A 29-year-old man has been arrested following a police operation in Thurso on Friday afternoon.
Rare sighting of Europe’s largest fly at Thurso Harbour
A remarkable nature encounter was recorded at Thurso Harbour’s car park recently following the sighting of a dark giant horsefly.
Caithness air links ‘cannot be treated as an afterthought’, says MSP
David Green has argued that residents in the north Highlands don’t deserve to be placed at a disadvantage “simply because of where they live”.
New Zealand ultra runner sets off from John O’Groats in bid to set new record
An ultra athlete from New Zealand is attempting to set a new record for the John O’Groats to Land’s End route, running approximately 100 miles a day.
Multi-agency emergency response launched after yacht loses mast
The RAF, Coastguard, Wick’s RNLI lifeboat and a passing tanker all responded after a yacht lost its mast east of South Ronaldsay on Thursday.
‘Radio silence’: Village hall frustration over £750,000 Caithness demonstrator project
A village hall chairperson has spoken out over the demonstrator project, saying money appears to have been “wasted” on consultation and meetings.
PICTURES: A lasting tribute at Keiss Harbour – Memorial bench unveiled for the late Robbie Begg
Keiss residents gathered together for a heartfelt ceremony marking the openinging of a memorial bench dedicated to a well-respected local worthy.
John O’Groats will have ‘the destination playpark for the north Highlands’
After a huge effort over the past four-and-a-half years, more than £500,000 has been raised for the John O’Groats playpark in memory of Julie McGee.
Community payback order for man over knife stash
A Thurso man has been issued with a community payback order after keeping a butterfly knife and a flick knife at his home last year.
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New powers to oust domestic abusers from Caithness council houses
New Highland Council tenancy rules coming into force on August 1 give domestic abuse victims the legal power to remain safely in their homes.
‘A public road is not a playground’ – Wick teen fined for doing a ‘wheelie’ on motorbike
A 19-year-old has been fined after pleading guilty to careless driving.
Wick mum behind Zumbini classes named finalist in national early years awards
A Wick mum says she is thrilled to receive national recognition for work she has built around helping young children learn, develop and have fun.
Wick man pleads guilty to assaulting an 82-year-old
A man from Wick has admitted pinning an elderly man onto a bed in an incident that happened last May.
Highland Council ‘inexcusable’ for breaking FOI law with more cases since January than NHS since 2013
It has more Scottish Information Commissioner rulings this year than other councils got in two decades.