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BOOK REVIEW: Ten years on from the Brexit referendum ‘nightmare’
Caithness author James Miller examines the ups and downs of Britain’s relationship with the European Union in his new book Keeping the Light On.
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Highland Council launches its new website at cost of more than £486,000
It aims to improve customer experience with easier access to the information and services they need online.
Wick man in Vancouver tragedy, pool fund donor mystery and an icy threat from on high
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
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Proposal to seek help from Murphy with Thurso potholes backlog ‘at an early stage’
The firm has been approached about making a dent in the fast-growing backlog of potholes in roads in and around Thurso.
Medical practice ‘glitch’ sends Thurso women to breast screening appointments in Wick
A number of women in and around Thurso are finding they are having to make a trip to Wick for a breast screening appointment.
Communities affected most by major renewables ‘should be directly benefiting’
The Scottish Government says is vital that communities seeing the most renewable energy developments “should be directly benefiting from them”.
Anti-social late night drivers turning Thurso harbour into ‘race track’, community councillors fear
Concerns were raised this week after a social media video clip emerged of a group of drivers near the town's harbourfront last weekend.
Education committee sidesteps primary attainment lagging behind Scottish numbers but S3 catches up
While a Wick school illustrates how the poverty-related attainment gap is being tackled head-on.
MRI scans in Kirkwall ‘easier in many cases’ for patients in Caithness
People in the far north could be offered the chance to go for a MRI scan in Kirkwall rather than Inverness.
Highland Salvation Army clothes banks to be removed amid ‘textile oversupply’
Highland Salvation Army textile banks are being removed, as the charity reports an “oversupply of textiles and a decline in quality”.
Thurso police appeal for information after January collision
Thurso police are appealing for information after a collision in January.
Highland business women offered fully-funded development programme opportunity
Highland business women are being encouraged to apply for a fully-funded development programme aimed at boosting growth.
‘We were blindsided’ over Thor House reopening announcement, say Thurso councillors
Community councillors in Thurso are unhappy their Highland Council counterparts have been ‘blindsided’ by the latest decision to re-open Thor House.
Thurso police carrying out ‘targeted patrols’ after antisocial driving reports
Caithness police are carrying out “targeted patrols” in Thurso after reports of antisocial driving in the area.
A9 resurfacing works to take place between Thurso and Mybster
A9 resurfacing works are set to take place between Mybster and Thurso next month.
Caithness residents urged to back Bishop Brian’s appeal after hillside struggle with kitchen sink
A Catholic leader has braved the elements to deliver a stark message to the people of Caithness this Lent.
Courage of Caithness mums praised as CHAT campaign goes national
The push for improved maternity services in Caithness and elsewhere in Scotland has become national news thanks to the efforts of local campaigners.
‘The town has been very good’: Wick shop set to close as owners retire
One of the most long-established shops in Wick town centre is set to close this spring, with the husband-and-wife owners preparing to call it a day.
‘Pause the lunacy’: Caithness councillor says communities are up against ‘ludicrously impenetrable’ planning system
A councillor has warned that Caithness is being “utterly swamped” by renewable energy schemes, with “money and profit” put above the public interest.
Three venues in Caithness to take part in 2026 World Day of Prayer
Venues in Thurso, Wick and Canisbay will be among those taking part in the 2026 World Day of Prayer by holding services on Friday, March 6.