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Countdown to August: Wick Airport contract deadline looms as council fights to avoid flight service gap
A countdown has officially begun for the future of Wick airport, with the current Public Service Obligation contract set to expire on August 14.
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Council repeats urge for no objection over villages’ 12th energy site
This will be the second time the development has been up for a decision by the committee.
Highland MSP Maree Todd calls for local heroes nominations for Scottish parliament opening
Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd is asking people across the region to share their local heroes as part of a Scottish Parliament initiative.
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Farm bird count shows benefits of feeding and habitat management
A national count of birds on farmland and other managed areas has shown the benefits of supplementary feeding to support declining species.
Wick Walking Group celebrates 10 years with past and present members
Wick Walking Group members got their boots on and put their baking skills to the test to celebrate a decade of health walks in Caithness.
‘In a world of raging storms we need light and guidance’
COLUMN: Northern Drift By Monique Sliedrecht
Charity appeals for volunteer drivers to give extra help
Highland BlindCraft Sensory Services is on the lookout for volunteer drivers to help boost the services it offers.
Bollard budget blow: Wick town centre improvements face extra costs after contract scope oversight
An unexpected financial hurdle has emerged for the Wick town centre regeneration scheme.
‘Vital investment’: £6m improvement works about to start on Far North Line
Major engineering works on the Far North Line north of Dingwall are about to begin, Network Rail is reminding passengers.
Permitted development, gratitude for ‘first class’ nurses, the importance of play and breast cancer awareness
Letters to the editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Dunbeath pupils get active with health and wellbeing week
Primary pupils in Dunbeath have been getting their bodies and minds active during a week-long health and wellbeing event at the school.
Wick man’s fate in Canada, Old hall on the move, and Campbell’s comedy act
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
Record entry for vintage and classic vehicle rally at John O’Groats
Organisers of the far north’s showpiece event for vintage and classic vehicles have reported a record entry for the 2026 event on Sunday, June 14.
Gold recognition for Dunnet army cadet praised for commitment to Duke of Edinburgh awards
An army cadet from Dunnet says he has made “memories for life” after receiving his gold Duke of Edinburgh award at Buckingham Palace.
‘Quietly optimistic’ over Dounreay police force recruitment drive
The recent high-profile drive to attract new recruits to Dounreay’s in-house armed police presence seems to be paying off.
At breaking point: Thousands of Scotland’s animals paying the price for human carelessness
The SSPCA is urging the public to act responsibly and leave no trace when outdoors, warning that littering is a key driver for trapped wildlife
Cameras at Dounreay and Vulcan site junctions aim to improve road safety
Cameras are being used in the latest bid to prevent further accidents at a troublespot on the main A836 road along the far north coast.
Objection recommend for almost 50 energy towers set for village
The plans for an upgraded overhead line and steel towers are set to be decided next week.
Wick car park being exploited by campervans as loophole threatens local campsite
Concerns have been raised that campervan owners are exploiting free parking loopholes in Wick, creating congestion and threatening local trade.
Scottish musicians set to gather for the annual fiddlers rally in Thurso this weekend
The Thurso Strathspey & Reel Society’s annual concert and ceilidh dance takes place at the Royal British Legion club this Saturday evening.