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Doubt over future of Salvation Army in Thurso, says community advocate

A community advocate based in Thurso said he believes the town's Salvation Army church is in danger of closing.

Nairn County praised for 'digging deep' as they go up to third

Steven Mackay praised his Nairn players for “digging deep” as they continued their winning run in the Highland League with a 3-2 victory at Wick.

Wick Rotarians receive certificates for long service

Long service awards have been presented to five Rotary Club members from Wick who between them have clocked up 175 years with the organisation.

Man and child taken to Wick hospital after Glengolly car crash

Police reported that a man and child were taken to Caithness General Hospital in Wick after a one-vehicle crash at Glengolly near Thurso.

Emergency services attend scene of lorry crash near Reiss

Police, ambulance and fire services were called out early on Sunday morning after a lorry went off road at the B876 between Reiss and Ackergill.

Ten-man Wick Academy out of luck as Nairn continue winning run

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson admitted the manner of Saturday's 3-2 home defeat to Nairn County in the Highland League was difficult to take.

Final call for entries ahead of next week's Caithness Christmas show at Quoybrae

Exhibitors are being encouraged to get their entries in for next week's annual Caithness Christmas show and sale at the Quoybrae auction mart.

Caithness distillery launches Highland single malt whisky

Award-winning craft spirit producer North Point Distillery, near Thurso, has unveiled 'Dalclagie' Highland Single Malt Whisky.

Seeing red in Thurso over most northerly traffic lights

Thurso's Heritage by A Thirsa Loon

Police appeal after 19-year-old seriously injured in car crash near Wick

Road policing officers are looking for information after a man was seriously injured in a crash in Caithness yesterday afternoon.

Latest volume of Let's Remember Caithness is more than a book – it's a 'communal photo album'

The popular series continues with Let's Remember Caithness Volume 5 now available in time for Christmas

Messy Church in Thurso is for messy people with messy lives

Project caters for all ages and is held at Thurso Baptist Church

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean

'Survive and thrive' with Home-Start Caithness' specialist sensory services

Local family support charity Home-Start Caithness said it is delighted to announce the start of its new Sunflower Project.

Mount Pleasant pupils in Thurso donate 124 boxes to Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

Thurso pupils at one primary school made up 124 boxes of gifts and essential items to help those in need at Christmas time.

Access panel members wanted in Caithness

Volunteers are being sought to join local outdoor access forums across the Highlands including in Caithness and Sutherland.

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

Thurso voters opt for No-Change in 1923, Sideshows to stay at riverside in 1973 and Upgrade for Thurso town centre in 1998

UPDATE: Travel resumes on Inverness to Wick railway after crash causes closure of the line

The line between Inverness and Tain was reopened last night after a crash between a train and a car prompted the closure of the railway.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Caring Noss primary kids have fun while raising charity cash

Pupils at Noss Primary School and ELC organised events and activities to support the Blythswood Appeal and Children in Need.

Wick town centre lanes project offers 'a taste of what is to come'

Members of the project team seeking to revitalise Wick's High Street lanes are "delighted" with the way the public has engaged with the process.