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Two Wick lifeboat volunteers aiming to set off on an around-Britain challenge next week have struck gold with the backing of a lead sponsor.

A Wick-based former far north Highland councillor has set up a new business which she hopes will benefit the local economy.

Sobering statistics shared by Highland Council show, not only school rolls declining, but fewer houses being built in Caithness.

A photography competition is being held as part of the events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Castletown Heritage Centre.

Becky Hamilton from Wick was delighted to win her pre-championship title at the European Highland Dancing Championships held in Montrose.

Care home residents enjoyed a spot of animal magic recently as they welcomed some very special visitors.

This week’s letters from John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier readers span a wide range of subjects

Brookfield Renewable have not lost interest in going ahead with a wind farm in the north Sutherland village of Armadale.

A Caithness crafting group says it is now running new classes that are filled to the gunwales, thanks to a successful funding bid,

A Caithness campaigner has urged Scottish Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, to take action on “the utterly appalling state” of roads in the far north

The new CD by Caithness pianist and composer James Ross has been inspired by the scenery of the far north and the work of Neil Gunn.

It’s almost that time of year again as the Highland Business Women Awards are making a return.

A bid to get an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the closure of the Avonlea children's home in Wick has been defeated.

The chairperson of a pressure group to effect changes to respite care in Caithness has condemned the council’s decision not to reinstate services.

The prospect of a return of nuclear power generation to Caithness has been welcomed with open arms by a far north councillor.

A long-time journalist with a passion for all things Caithness this week put down his notepad after retiring from the John O’Groat Journal.

MSP Emma Roddick has highlighted the need to make sure existing homes are being used as houses, and that people can afford rents and mortgages.

A UK motorbike club, endorsed by the family of the late Evel Knievel, is seeking a bagpiper to play at the start of their UK trek from John O’Groats.

A Highland MSP has called for collective action and shared responsibility to address Scotland’s escalating housing emergency.

A member of Caithness Family History Society has been very busy creating a new book on the subject of Ulbster’s old burial ground.