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Mrs Crow flies high with book nomination

A Wick-based author talked of her delight at learning that her latest work has been shortlisted for a global book award.

Appeal for information following fatal motorbike accident in Castletown

Road police officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash involving a black Aprilia SX125 motorbike in Castletown at the weekend.

POLL: Would you welcome a nuclear fusion plant at Dounreay?

HAVE YOUR SAY – click into the story to vote in our online poll.

Call for new volunteers to get involved with Girlguiding in Caithness and Sutherland

Girlguiding leaders in Caithness and Sutherland are on the lookout for volunteers who can support local groups with online guiding.

Hydrogen hub in Highlands could be a 'game-changer'

The Highlands is poised to be at the heart of an energy technology pilot that backers believe will become a revolutionary game changer.

Nicky Marr's reflections as we approach the first lockdown's anniversary

As we approach the anniversary of the country entering lockdown, it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the past year.

PICTURES: Caithness 'scapes' exhibition shows far north at its best

Members of Thurso Camera Club are hosting an online exhibition as part of the Caithness International Science Festival.

North mental health charity speaks out over Meghan's struggle

Mikeysline applauds Duchess's brave step

Recipe of the week: Merguez cassoulet

Merguez cassoulet is a great, warming dish to feed the whole family.

Nine new Covid-19 cases logged in NHS Highland area

A TOTAL of nine newly reported Covid-19 cases have been logged in the NHS Highland over the past 24 hours, figures released today reveal.

Far north could get jobs boost over next three years, states NDA report

Almost 700 jobs could be created in Caithness and north Sutherland over the next three years, according to NDA report.

Beautiful Botanicals: Coltsfoot – The Botanical Used To Cure A Cough

Joanne Howdle considers the various uses of one of spring's earliest flowering plants can be put to.

Call for new approach to get crofts back into use

The body representing crofters has called for a new approach to help improve access to crofts.

Quiz: How much do you know about 'Mothers' ?

To celebrate Mother's Day, why not try our quiz to test your knowledge of all things maternal

Viking invasion at John O'Groats

Volunteers at John O'Groats have been busy putting the finishing touches to a new Viking-themed cutout photo board and play areas for children.

Examine yourself by asking the big questions

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Howard Stone, Minister of Castletown & Community Free Church

Local distillery celebrates Mother's Day with special cocktails

The co-founders and creators of Rock Rose Gin and Holy Grass Vodka are celebrating Mother’s Day in style.

Northern Roots: Registering changes throughout the years

A look at the valuable insights to times gone by that can be drawn from school registers and log books.

Woman (57) suffers 'life-changing injuries' in accident with lorry

A 57-year-old woman has suffered "life-changing injuries" after being hit by a lorry in Inverness yesterday afternoon.

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

Gallant returned honoured in 1921, Bid to stave off factory closure in 1971 and Wester yard's Danish contract in 1996