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PICTURES: Greenpeace heads out of Wick harbour on protest mission for oil workers

21 July 2021
PICTURES: Greenpeace heads out of Wick harbour on protest mission for oil workers

PICTURES: Greenpeace heads out of Wick harbour on protest mission for oil workers

21 July 2021

The John O'Groat Journal was given special access to a protest by Greenpeace activists as they set out from Wick harbour to the Beatrice wind farm.


Wick councillor highlights 'chronic underspend' of £1m on Caithness roads

20 July 2021
Wick councillor highlights 'chronic underspend' of £1m on Caithness roads

Wick councillor highlights 'chronic underspend' of £1m on Caithness roads

20 July 2021

A Highland councillor for Wick and east Caithness talked of the chronic underspend on Caithness roads that has allowed them to 'fall apart'.


Is this elusive creature seen near Wick weasily identifiable?

20 July 2021
Is this elusive creature seen near Wick weasily identifiable?

Is this elusive creature seen near Wick weasily identifiable?

20 July 2021

A local woman snapped the image of an elusive little creature near Old Wick Castle but was unsure what she saw 'stoating about' on a dyke.


King Charles heads to John O'Groats for 40 days of songs and marathons

19 July 2021
King Charles heads to John O'Groats for 40 days of songs and marathons

King Charles heads to John O'Groats for 40 days of songs and marathons

19 July 2021

Caithness residents will be well aware of his namesake visiting the Castle of Mey but this Charles is heading to the county for a gruelling challenge


Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

19 July 2021
Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

19 July 2021

A Greenpeace ship will arrive in Wick tomorrow (Tuesday, July 20), as the campaigning group embarks on the second leg of its Just Transition Tour.


Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

17 July 2021
Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

17 July 2021

Police Scotland has issued advice to remind road users heading to Caithness and the far north to be safe on country roads.


Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

17 July 2021
Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

17 July 2021

After receiving over £1000 in donations, a green-fingered local continues in his quest to bring vibrant colours to Thurso.


‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

16 July 2021
‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

16 July 2021

People in Caithness aged over 40 using cough medicine to treat a persistent cough are urged not to keep ‘bottling it’ and contact their GP.


Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

16 July 2021
Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

16 July 2021

Highland Council received an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.


Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

16 July 2021
Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

16 July 2021

Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with urgent appeal for public’s help after disastrous spring weather.


Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

16 July 2021
Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

16 July 2021

The Marine Conservation Society's annual Great British Beach Clean needs volunteers from across Caithness to join in and help.


Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

15 July 2021
Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

15 July 2021

A social media post showing the aftermath of an alleged party by Wick teenagers at Reiss beach has provoked condemnation from many in the community.


Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

15 July 2021
Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

15 July 2021

Taste North is one of several Scottish projects to be awarded a share of £200,000 to help recover from the impact of Covid-19.


Crash on A882 near Thuster Mains involving car and farm vehicle

14 July 2021
Crash on A882 near Thuster Mains involving car and farm vehicle

Crash on A882 near Thuster Mains involving car and farm vehicle

14 July 2021

A crash occurred on the A882 road near Thuster Mains this afternoon involving a car and a tractor.


Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

14 July 2021
Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

14 July 2021

Some strange-looking vehicles that popped through Thurso on a charity run had one local man reaching for his camera.


Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

14 July 2021
Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

14 July 2021

A helpful and welcoming motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.


Rosy starlings come to Wick now

13 July 2021
Rosy starlings come to Wick now

Rosy starlings come to Wick now

13 July 2021

After a recent sighting in Thurso, an unusual visitor to Caithness has now been seen in the back garden of a Wick property.


Plans by Wick's Heart to develop former eyesore sites

13 July 2021
Plans by Wick's Heart to develop former eyesore sites

Plans by Wick's Heart to develop former eyesore sites

13 July 2021

At a community council meeting, questions were asked about the plans of a development trust set up to oversee the regeneration of Wick town centre.


Animal charity warns of potential dangers to wildlife in gardens

13 July 2021
Animal charity warns of potential dangers to wildlife in gardens

Animal charity warns of potential dangers to wildlife in gardens

13 July 2021

The Scottish SPCA is urging the public to be aware of the dangers sporting equipment left in gardens poses to visiting wildlife.


Dog day afternoon – Keiss beach charity walk to save dogs from 'barbaric' Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China

12 July 2021
Dog day afternoon – Keiss beach charity walk to save dogs from 'barbaric' Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China

Dog day afternoon – Keiss beach charity walk to save dogs from 'barbaric' Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China

12 July 2021

Two dogs' lives will be saved thanks to a selfless group of people who helped raise money during a charity walk on Keiss beach.


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