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PICTURES and VIDEO: Far north art studio marks 25-year anniversary

02 September 2021
PICTURES and VIDEO: Far north art studio marks 25-year anniversary

PICTURES and VIDEO: Far north art studio marks 25-year anniversary

02 September 2021

A Lybster-based art studio has been devising 'a host of imaginative ways' to help to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Caithness residents.


Legendary north fishing skipper given fitting send off with flare shooting into sky

01 September 2021
Legendary north fishing skipper given fitting send off with flare shooting into sky

Legendary north fishing skipper given fitting send off with flare shooting into sky

01 September 2021

Saturday morning's funeral of a legendary Lybster fishing skipper who recently passed away was both touching and a very fitting tribute to his life.


MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic

01 September 2021
MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic

MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic

01 September 2021

Far North MP Jamie Stone has praised local Citizens Advice advisors for providing essential support to people across the Highlands during the pandemic


Far north police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

31 August 2021
Far north police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

Far north police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

31 August 2021

Caithness police officers have used a Naloxone nasal spray to help save a life after receiving training back in June, it has been revealed.


Sutherland musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

30 August 2021
Sutherland musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

Sutherland musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

30 August 2021

High Life Highland and Highland Young Musicians are looking for your help in bringing together the largest orchestra the Highlands has ever seen.


Local authority response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Highland schools

26 August 2021
Local authority response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Highland schools

Local authority response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Highland schools

26 August 2021

Highland Council has issued a statement through its chief officer after a third of schools across Highland have been affected by positive Covid-19.


Parking 'nightmare' for residents living next to NC500 tourist hotspot

26 August 2021
Parking 'nightmare' for residents living next to NC500 tourist hotspot

Parking 'nightmare' for residents living next to NC500 tourist hotspot

26 August 2021

'Nightmare parking' at a North Coast 500 tourist hotspot in Caithness is causing problems for residents and visitors to the area.


North Highland filmmaker seeks residency to inspire environmental feature film

24 August 2021
North Highland filmmaker seeks residency to inspire environmental feature film

North Highland filmmaker seeks residency to inspire environmental feature film

24 August 2021

A Brora filmmaker seeks help for the development on an environmental focused feature-length film script.


Appeal for witnesses following serious road crash on A99 at Occumster

23 August 2021
Appeal for witnesses following serious road crash on A99 at Occumster

Appeal for witnesses following serious road crash on A99 at Occumster

23 August 2021

Road policing officers in the Highlands are appealing for information following a serious road crash at Occumster near Lybster yesterday afternoon.


Party at community centre marks Dunbeath WWII veteran's 100th birthday

20 August 2021
Party at community centre marks Dunbeath WWII veteran's 100th birthday

Party at community centre marks Dunbeath WWII veteran's 100th birthday

20 August 2021

A Polish veteran of World War Two celebrated the centenary of his birth with a gathering of friends and family at Dunbeath on Saturday.


Police crack down on NC500 drivers

19 August 2021
Police crack down on NC500 drivers

Police crack down on NC500 drivers

19 August 2021

Highland and Islands road policing officers have been on the north coast in Caithness and Sutherland carrying out patrols as part of Operation Cedar.


New advice site to help Sutherland residents affected by loan sharks

16 August 2021
New advice site to help Sutherland residents affected by loan sharks

New advice site to help Sutherland residents affected by loan sharks

16 August 2021

The Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit has launched a new dedicated advice site to support Caithness residents struggling to deal with loan sharks.


Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

13 August 2021
Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

13 August 2021

A hapless herring gull brought Wick Sheriff Court to a standstill on Monday after being trapped on the roof of the building.


Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

13 August 2021
Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

13 August 2021

A planning application has been lodged with Highland Council for creating a new food outlet in Lybster.


Prince Charles pays visit to TV vet practice in far north

03 August 2021
Prince Charles pays visit to TV vet practice in far north

Prince Charles pays visit to TV vet practice in far north

03 August 2021

Exclusive pictures have been shared with the paper showing HRH Prince Charles' visit to a celebrity vet's practice and an iconic Caithness landmark.


Free school meals for all P1-P4 pupils in Sutherland

03 August 2021
Free school meals for all P1-P4 pupils in Sutherland

Free school meals for all P1-P4 pupils in Sutherland

03 August 2021

This month the universal provision of free school meals for all children in P1-P3 will be extended to include P4 children in the county.


Celebrate the Flow Country on International Bog Day

23 July 2021
Celebrate the Flow Country on International Bog Day

Celebrate the Flow Country on International Bog Day

23 July 2021

Highland Council is supporting International Bog Day on Sunday, an annual event designed to celebrate the importance of bogs to our environment.


PICTURES: Greenpeace's Just Transition tour reaches far north

22 July 2021
PICTURES: Greenpeace's Just Transition tour reaches far north

PICTURES: Greenpeace's Just Transition tour reaches far north

22 July 2021

The John O'Groat Journal was given special access to a protest by Greenpeace activists as they set out from Wick harbour to the Beatrice wind farm.


Far north stop for Greenpeace ship

19 July 2021
Far north stop for Greenpeace ship

Far north stop for Greenpeace ship

19 July 2021

A Greenpeace ship will arrive in Wick tomorrow (Tuesday, July 20), as the campaigning group embarks on the second leg of its Just Transition Tour.


Outrage over mess left on far north beach

16 July 2021
Outrage over mess left on far north beach

Outrage over mess left on far north beach

16 July 2021

A social media post showing the aftermath of an alleged party by Wick teenagers at Reiss beach has provoked condemnation from many in the community.


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