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Caithness and north Sutherland work highlighted at STUC conference

Caithness and north Sutherland work highlighted at STUC conference

The work being done to help diversify and grow the Caithness and North Sutherland economy has been highlighted at the STUC conference in Dundee.


PICTURES: Thurso Beavers celebrate 40 years of Scouting

PICTURES: Thurso Beavers celebrate 40 years of Scouting

When the 2nd Thurso Beavers first met, the weekly “subs” were just 20 pence – and the town’s provost was among the young Scouts earning their badges!


Titanic success for Thurso primary pupils

Titanic success for Thurso primary pupils

To conclude their project on the fated Titanic ship, P6 pupils at Pennyland Primary School in Thurso held a successful open afternoon event.


New sign highlights places of interest around Sandside

New sign highlights places of interest around Sandside

Places of interest around Sandside, Reay, have been highlighted in a new illustrated sign thanks to Caithness West Community Council.


When coffee replaced beer and wine as a morning beverage

When coffee replaced beer and wine as a morning beverage

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Six new schemes to help reduce single-use packaging on-the-go have been launched in the Highlands.


Murder mystery is Wick-born author’s 15th book

Murder mystery is Wick-born author’s 15th book

Wick-born author Dorothy Stewart (née Miller) is celebrating her 75th birthday with the publication of her 15th book, entitled Loose Ends.


Our Kind of Town: Wick event will be a showcase for community groups

Our Kind of Town: Wick event will be a showcase for community groups

A free event in Wick St Fergus Church Hall on May 25 will be a showcase for local community groups and the wide-ranging work they do.


YOUR VIEWS: Turbines won’t benefit Caithness, powerlines debate and do driving licences discriminate against the over 70s?

YOUR VIEWS: Turbines won’t benefit Caithness, powerlines debate and do driving licences discriminate against the over 70s?

This week’s letters from John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier readers touch on a range of subjects.


PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy birthday visit to John O’Groats

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy birthday visit to John O’Groats

Residents at a Thurso care home enjoyed a nostalgic day out when they ventured along the coast to make the most of good weather at John O’Groats.


Looking Back – Call to relax cinema regulations, Wick-Thurso steam train bid and compensation plea

Looking Back – Call to relax cinema regulations, Wick-Thurso steam train bid and compensation plea

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Thurso and Wick events to help people with sight loss

Thurso and Wick events to help people with sight loss

Blind and partially sighted people in Caithness will be able to receive in-person support at upcoming events with a leading sight loss charity.


PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.


Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Anti-wind farm campaigners are celebrating after the scrapping of plans to develop a nine-turbine scheme on the north Sutherland coast.


New kit handed over to Halkirk under-14 footballers

New kit handed over to Halkirk under-14 footballers

Halkirk’s under-14 footballers have received a new set of strips sponsored by local firm J&G Sutherland.


Castletown is seeing positive changes to village, says community council chairman

Castletown is seeing positive changes to village, says community council chairman

The past year has “seen a few changes” in the Castletown area, the chairman of the community council has said.


Halkirk and Reay pupils delighted to meet Britain’s tallest man

Halkirk and Reay pupils delighted to meet Britain’s tallest man

Halkirk Primary School pupils had to look high in the sky last week to see a VIP visitor – Britain's tallest man.


Goblet victory for Rachel at Thurso Golf Club

Goblet victory for Rachel at Thurso Golf Club

Members of the ladies’ section at Thurso Golf Club started their spring season with three weeks of fun sessions on Tuesday evenings.


Caithness crafters ‘devastated’ by ‘irresponsible’ Facebook post

Caithness crafters ‘devastated’ by ‘irresponsible’ Facebook post

Caithness crafters are said to be in uproar after a social media post suggested Trading Standards would be doing heavy-handed spot checks on stalls.


Good progress made on building ‘floating’ road to Sutherland Spaceport site

Good progress made on building ‘floating’ road to Sutherland Spaceport site

More than 600 metres of road have now been installed along with the first bridge.


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