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Questions raised after Highlands and Islands results declared last in Scotland
North elects MSPs from Reform UK, Greens, Conservatives, LibDems and SNP.
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Maree Todd ‘proud to be part of a strong group of SNP women’ representing the Highlands
Former far north MSP Maree Todd has said she is delighted to be returning to Holyrood despite a big defeat in the constituency battle.
PICTURES: The summer of ‘love bugs’ – Millions of shiny black flies descend on Caithness in mating frenzy
After the recent invasion of heather beetles across the far north, millions of shiny black flies have now descended on Caithness in a mating frenzy.
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The Queen Mum’s old fridge at the Castle of Mey has finally packed in – after 70 years!
One devoted Royal servant has finally retired after more than 70 years in service.
‘A totally unacceptable state of affairs’: Wick toilets are vandalised again
Vandals have struck again at Whitechapel Road – leaving a trail of destruction that included an apparent attempt to set fire to a sanitary bin.
FilmG shortlists see abundance of Highland youngsters nominated
An abundance of Highland youngsters and schools have been nominated in the 2026 instalment of the ‘Gaelic Oscars’, FilmG.
Yachtsman rescued by Thurso Lifeboat after falling unwell off Dunnet Head
A yachtsman who became unwell and confused off Dunnet Head was escorted safely back to Scrabster by Thurso RNLI.
Highland Council will ‘respond directly’ to Wick complaint about £750,000 project
Highland Council will not be responding publicly to criticism from Wick about its handling of a £750,000 Scottish Government funding programme.
Retirement for one of Wick’s long-serving firefighters praised for his ‘dedication and resilience’
Hugo Ross – one Wick’s longest serving fire fighters – has retired after over 40 years of service.
Thurso gaming entrepreneur among UHI business competition winners for 2026
A Thurso gaming entrepreneur is among several aspiring entrepreneurs from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to win awards.
Heat and cold can impact outdoor work: Wick’s weather stats for April
Weather Watch by Keith Banks
Small Blue Day celebration – Dunnet Forest to host special day celebrating endangered small blue butterfly
All are invited to Dunnet Community Forest on May 30 for a special event celebrating the endangered small blue butterfly.
LibDems ALMOST pick-up clean sweep in the Highlands
A round-up of the Highland and Island results in the 2026 Scottish General Election.
‘Life-changing’ theatre show The Light House comes to Caithness
Writer and performer Alys Willams is bringing her ‘witty’ one-woman-show The Light House to Staxigoe Hall on May 19.
Thurso Bridgend traffic confusion, expectations of transparency, Deaf Awareness Week
Letters to the editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Workers down tools for general strike, ‘Halibonanza’ for Wick fishing boat and Crazy golf course ‘the worst’
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
Bikers rev up at Thrumster for first ever Caithness leg of international Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
A 100-strong group of Caithness bikers are joining an international cavalcade of dapper dudes to raise money for men’s health.
Caithness drivers over 70 could face mandatory eye tests under new proposals
Older motorists across Caithness could soon face mandatory formal eyesight tests to keep their driving licences, under new UK government proposals.
BREAKING: Highlands and Islands list is last result declared in Scotland after 17 hour wait
Reform UK and Greens get 2 seats each, Tories, LibDems and SNP get 1 each.
David Green says people ‘feel forgotten’ as LibDem unseats SNP minister Maree Todd
David Green says people ‘feel forgotten’ as takes a major scalp by unseating government minister Maree Todd.