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Pupils at Noss Primary show their skills at talent show

Pupils at Noss Primary show their skills at talent show

Pupils at Noss Primary show their skills at talent show

28 March 2024

Pupils at Noss Primary in Wick performed at the school’s annual talent competition, Noss’ Got Talent, on Wednesday.


Young and old get together for fun events in Wick

Young and old get together for fun events in Wick

Young and old get together for fun events in Wick

27 March 2024

Children in Wick have been meeting the town’s elderly residents thanks to an intergenerational initiative.


Lyth horse trainer is living the dream with her Lusitano Legends Display Team

Lyth horse trainer is living the dream with her Lusitano Legends Display Team

Lyth horse trainer is living the dream with her Lusitano Legends Display Team

26 March 2024

Lyth-based model and horse trainer Natalie Oag says it is ‘a dream come true’ to be holding special horse displays around the country.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

23 March 2024

Flu tragedy at Altnabreac, Good Food accolade for local hotels and Safety plea after tanker drama.


Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

22 March 2024

A Victorian cottage near Wick railway station is in the process of being demolished to make way for the transportation of wind turbine parts.


Spontaneous combustion and Chinese mafia – all part of Wick man's debut novel Parallax

Spontaneous combustion and Chinese mafia – all part of Wick man's debut novel Parallax

Spontaneous combustion and Chinese mafia – all part of Wick man's debut novel Parallax

20 March 2024

A Wick student's debut novel takes the reader on a fantasy journey to the claustrophobic streets of Hong Kong.


Police Scotland will not target 'actors or comedians' for hate crimes

Police Scotland will not target 'actors or comedians' for hate crimes

Police Scotland will not target 'actors or comedians' for hate crimes

20 March 2024

Police Scotland says it is aware of 'inaccurate media reporting' over training material it has in place for the country's new hate crime laws.


Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

19 March 2024

Two Caithness companies intend to break into the multibillion-pound offshore renewables energy market and have been selected for a special programme.


PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.


Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

18 March 2024

Magnox workers based at Dounreay power station are being balloted for strike action in a pay dispute.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

16 March 2024

North Sea cruiser mystery, Two new factories for Caithness and Herbal potion proving a real turn-on


Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

13 March 2024

A single mum with three teens in the house talked about her financial struggles after thieves siphoned off her heating oil twice in a fortnight.


Willie set for his 200th Saturday night Tunes on the Spoons

Willie set for his 200th Saturday night Tunes on the Spoons

Willie set for his 200th Saturday night Tunes on the Spoons

12 March 2024

Willie Mackay is set for another spoon-playing milestone as he continues to serve up a weekly helping of musical entertainment for his many fans.


Ormlie charity wins £5000 first prize thanks to Old Pulteney owners

Ormlie charity wins £5000 first prize thanks to Old Pulteney owners

Ormlie charity wins £5000 first prize thanks to Old Pulteney owners

12 March 2024

An organisation providing care and social services to Thurso's Ormlie residents is £5000 better off after winning an award.


Have a cracking time in the Cairngorms this Easter

Have a cracking time in the Cairngorms this Easter

Have a cracking time in the Cairngorms this Easter

11 March 2024

Enjoy a bargain two-night break in a Macdonald Aviemore Resort family room this Easter along with your eggs!


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

09 March 2024

Whooping cough in Thurso, 'Restrictive trend' on development and Council in dark over Bignold bid


Brandon McPhee joins forces with Irish star Daniel O'Donnell on new single

Brandon McPhee joins forces with Irish star Daniel O'Donnell on new single

Brandon McPhee joins forces with Irish star Daniel O'Donnell on new single

07 March 2024

Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee has said it was an honour to record a single with Irish music legend Daniel O'Donnell.


Poetry and petals among highlights of East Caithness SWI bulb show

Poetry and petals among highlights of East Caithness SWI bulb show

Poetry and petals among highlights of East Caithness SWI bulb show

07 March 2024

Carol Grant opened the East of Caithness SWI bulb show by reciting a poem she had written on the dedication and joy of participating in the event.


'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

07 March 2024

Council leader Raymond Bremner says the £60m investment for Highland roads and infrastructure will see 'biggest improvements' ever seen in communities


Community councillor questions legal status of Wick's stripeless zebra crossings

Community councillor questions legal status of Wick's stripeless zebra crossings

Community councillor questions legal status of Wick's stripeless zebra crossings

06 March 2024

Highland Council has been urged to set out in black and white when two Wick zebra crossings will get their long-awaited stripes.


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