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It is vital that Caithness voices are not only heard but acted upon, says patient safety commissioner
Scotland’s patient safety commissioner has thanked the “incredibly brave” people from Caithness who shared their healthcare experiences with her.
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Highlands and Islands Climate Hub launches space for young people to take climate action
The newly created Climate Collective will be launched on April 29.
Expressions of Scottishness, GP woes and Thurso River contamination fears
Letters to the Editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
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North phone line connection, Castletown lay-offs and playwright’s delight at Thurso success
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
Highland school voyeurism claim sees Emma Roddick back SNP mobile phone ban proposal
The move would see the use of mobile phones prohibited nationwide amid deep concerns about their use.
Wick shoplifter avoids jail after string of thefts from Tesco, B&M and Superdrug
A shoplifter avoided a prison stretch when he appeared at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
Active Outdoors: Making the most of an evening outdoors in Dores
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Lauren Cameron makes the most of the longer days with a spring evening ride to Dores.
PICTURES: Biggest entry yet for annual Easter dance competition in Wick
A record turnout of dancers ftook part in the Vikki Mackay School of Dance annual Easter dancing festival in Wick.
Wick man who brandished frying pan and metal pole before assaulting police officers avoids jail term
Police looking for a late night car vandal tracked him down to his home in Wick where he was wielding a frying pan and metal pole.
Man accused of serious assault at Thurso nightclub makes no plea
An Inverness man appeared at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday accused of carrying out a serious assault at a Thurso nightclub.
Man accused of serious assault at Thurso nightclub makes no plea
An Inverness man appeared at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday accused of carrying out a serious assault at a Thurso nightclub.
Wick man admits to bogus 999 calls
A Wick man has admitted making a series of bogus 999 calls.
Active ringside drives store sheep beyond £135 at Quoybrae
An end of season sale of 2484 sheep saw firm demand across all classes at Aberdeen and Northern Marts, Quoybrae, on April 13.
Scotland’s patient safety commissioner hears of Caithness healthcare concerns
Scotland’s first patient safety commissioner has been given a direct insight into a range of healthcare concerns affecting residents in Caithness.
EXCLUSIVE: LibDems make manifesto pledge to restore consultant-led maternity to Caithness
Far north mothers make up almost half of all inducements at Raigmore Hospital.
‘We have been getting sick’: Far north candidates urged to back campaign over sewage discharges
Election hopefuls are being urged to back a campaign for 100 per cent monitoring of sewage discharges, with a hustings planned for Thurso next week.
Ex-councillor from Caithness calls for legal challenge over potholes
A former Highland councillor from Caithness believes court action needs to be taken over the “scandalous” state of the county’s roads.
Welcome to Wick: Community-led tourism initiative will promote ‘Seafaring Capital of Caithness’
Wick’s new community-led tourism venture will have its formal launch at a public event at the harbour on April 26, with live music and activities.
Inverness man pleads not guilty to charge of unsolicited sexual remarks directed at Thurso police officer
An Inverness man is to contest a charge that he directed unsolicited sexual remarks to a woman police officer in Thurso.
Trial will go ahead for Altnabreac pair despite missing prelim hearing at Wick court
The trial of a couple charged with endangering life on the far north line will go ahead despite them missing a preliminary hearing.