John O'Groat Journal & Caithness Courier
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Covering news in Caithness in the Far North of the Highlands in Scotland.
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UPDATE: Two people hurt in 2-vehicle crash that closed A9 south of Wick for almost 3 hours
Two people were injured in a crash that closed the A9 south of Wick for almost three hours.
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about 2 months ago
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âOfficials need to get their act togetherâ â Roads hold-up for A836 Forss safety group
Far north roads managers are being blamed for thwarting progress with efforts to improve safety at an accident blackspot west of Thurso.
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about 2 months ago
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Questions asked after Caithness councillor was âtold or advisedâ to leave meeting
Questions are being asked about the reasons why a councillor was âtold or advisedâ to leave a meeting at which Banniskirk Hub was on the agenda.
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about 2 months ago
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Wick Academy striker hailed as âthe complete packageâ after landmark appearance
Marc Macgregor has been described as âthe complete packageâ after reaching a double century of appearances for Wick Academy.
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about 2 months ago
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Dounreay âtaking actionâ after unauthorised radioactive drainage leak
Scotlandâs environmental watchdog has taken regulatory action over a liquid radioactive leak at Dounreay which was discovered last summer.
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about 2 months ago
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Megan was the motivation: Caithness boxers exceed their fundraising target
More than £2700 has been raised following a month-long fitness challenge in memory of a boxer from Wick who died last year aged 23.
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about 2 months ago
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BREAKING: Crash closes A9 20 miles south of Wick with emergency services at scene
A crash has closed the A9 in both directions 20 miles south of Wick.
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about 2 months ago
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Beltex lambs from Thurso steal the show at Dingwall
Prize lambs from Thurso were pick of the flock at Dingwall Martâs Christmas show and sale held on Wednesday.
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about 2 months ago
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Thurso Players set for icy panto with The Snow Queen â tickets on sale now
Thurso Players are gearing up to âsleighâ their audiences with this yearâs seasonal offering The Snow Queen â A Pantomime by Tracy Rogers.
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about 2 months ago
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âYou have a hard job to doâ â Banniskirk Hub objector calls for rethink on energy and planning policies
A letter was sent by Caithness resident and objector Kathrin Haltiner following the council decision last week.
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about 2 months ago
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International book award selects Caithness author among finalists
A Caithness author has been shortlisted in an international book competition for her anthology of gothic horror.
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about 2 months ago
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Caithness Christmas sale sees ÂŁ5000 bullock sold to Wick hotel
The annual Christmas show and sale at the Caithness Livestock Centre at Quoybrae saw the champion bullock from Clyth Mains achieve the top price.
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about 2 months ago
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Land reform campaigner Lesley Riddochâs ode to the far north ahead of AâChraobh Gaelic spiral 25 year anniversary
The community celebration at Borgie Woods takes place this weekend.
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about 2 months ago
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Memorial shield goes to Wick Indoor Bowling Club trio
Thirty teams competed for the Ian McLean Memorial Shield, Forss Bowling Clubâs annual open triples competition sponsored by Peter Mackay.
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about 2 months ago
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Queenâs Nurse title for Caithness community nurse after nine-month training programme
A Caithness nurse is among a group of 18 community nurses who have been awarded the prestigious title of Queenâs Nurse.
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about 2 months ago
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Our new song is âseasonal story with a twistâ, says retired chartered engineer from Caithness
A musician who was born and bred in Bower is one half of a duo hoping their newly released festive song will be a Christmas hit.
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about 2 months ago
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Wick High School âboosting inclusionâ in football and other sports
Competitive football is enjoying a resurgence at Wick High School with an emphasis on inclusion across different age groups.
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about 2 months ago
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Wick High School âboosting inclusionâ in football and other sports
Competitive football is enjoying a resurgence at Wick High School with an emphasis on inclusion across different age groups.
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about 2 months ago
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Christmas switch-on volunteers praised for creating âfantastic buzzâ in Wick
The volunteers who organise Wickâs Christmas lights switch-on have been praised for their efforts in creating a âfantastic buzzâ in the town centre.
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about 2 months ago
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Another double for Montgomery in Anglersâ victory at Golspie
The Anglers travel to Evanton this weekend to take on Clach âAâ in the North Caledonian League, while Thurso are at home to Inverness Thistle.
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about 2 months ago
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Wick plea for improvements to âperilousâ sections of A9
Community representatives from Wick are urging Transport Scotland to carry out improvements on âperilousâ sections of the A9 in the far north.
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about 2 months ago
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Highland Council welcomes âtourist taxâ legislation changes pledged by Scottish Government
Highland Council is welcoming Scottish Government moves that would allow greater flexibility in introducing the controversial Visitor LevyâŻScheme.
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about 2 months ago
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Thurso Netball Club growing year on year with increased numbers at training
Thurso Netball Club has two teams â the Selkies and the Vikings â competing in the Highland and Moray league this season.
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about 2 months ago
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âWe hope the lads learn from itâ: Caithness U16s beaten in nine-goal thriller
Caithness United U16s were taught âan extremely tough lessonâ when they lost 5-4 to Fort William after being 4-2 up with a quarter of an hour to go.
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about 2 months ago
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Santa to arrive by lifeboat for Wick RNLI festive fundraiser
There will be a train ride for children to visit Santa in his grotto after Mr and Mrs Claus have made a suitably festive arrival by lifeboat.
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about 2 months ago
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Campbell and Nicolson are Wick league pairs champions
Seaforth Highlandersâ Club hosted the annual Wick and District Darts League pairs competition, with victory going to a home duo.
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about 2 months ago
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Old Stagers go top of rifle league after narrow win against Halkirk
Round three of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Associationâs winter league had three shooters with maximum scores: D Simpson, D Bremner and S Henderson.
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about 2 months ago
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Your chance to shape future of Thurso with ÂŁ100m investment
People who live, work or study in Thurso are being asked to share their views and ideas on a planned £100m project that could transform the town.
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about 2 months ago
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ARIANE BURGESS: Putting Scotlandâs Nature and Land Back in Our Hands
Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess MSP
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about 2 months ago
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Gathering of the Clans title reclaimed by Thurso-based surf club
Far north surfers have reclaimed Scotlandâs inter-club title by winning the Gathering of the Clans championship for the seventh time in eight years.
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about 2 months ago
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RHODA GRANT: Caithness maternity services review u-turn took ârelentless pressureâ from opposition
Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant MSP
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about 2 months ago
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âTough decisionsâ warning as council faces ÂŁ47m budget hole
A £47m hole in Highland Councilâs finances has sparked calls for the public to help shape its next budget - amid warnings of âtough decisionsâ ahead.
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about 2 months ago
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Highland Council âcontinuing to work through procurement processâ over Wick flights
Highland Council says more information will be provided âonce the regulatory procurement process is complete and the contract has been awardedâ.
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about 2 months ago
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Wick road markings need to be reinstated âas a matter of urgencyâ
Long after resurfacing, some sections of road still havenât had their markings repainted â causing concern to the community council chairman.
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about 2 months ago
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âNothing will be off the tableâ in talks over community use of Carnegie library in Wick
Talks are due to take place next week to âexplore all avenuesâ on the potential community use of Wickâs historic Carnegie library.
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about 2 months ago
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Krakens step it up in bid to keep Caley North 1 place
Back-to-back victories have given a much-needed pre-festive boost to the Krakens, while the Greens are eyeing the National League play-offs.
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about 2 months ago
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Contractors report âpositive feedbackâ from public over Wick town centre revamp
Contractors have reported âgenerally positiveâ feedback from the public after the first month of work on Wickâs £2.1 million street design project.
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about 2 months ago
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âSheâs just amazingâ â Sheilaâs 54 years of fundraising helps Thurso charity group raise ÂŁ500K
A Thurso charity champion has been recognised after more than five decades of dedication in which more than half a million pounds has been raised.
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about 2 months ago
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From wild to wind farm â An eyewitness to the transformation of Strathy South
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The old house that was once a remote and rarely-visited bothy will soon have new neighbours in the form of 200m turbines
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about 2 months ago
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Banniskirk Hub âwill bring âsubstantial economic benefits for Caithness communitiesâ
The electricity transmission company behind the Banniskirk Hub project has promised âsubstantial economic benefits for communities in Caithnessâ.
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about 2 months ago
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Far north community policing buildings among 180 âlostâ since creation of single police force
The list includes northern stations such as those previously situated in Lairg, Bonar Bridge, Brora, Dornoch and Castletown.
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about 2 months ago
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Works at MeyGen tidal site in Pentland Firth to take place in December
Subsea works on the pioneering MeyGen tidal array in the Pentland Firth are due to take place in December.
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about 2 months ago
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Highland Heroes 2026: Who will be the ultimate hero of heroes?
The hero of heroes will be chosen from among your winners. Nominate your local Heroes now for their chance to become the ultimate hero of heroes
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about 2 months ago
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Scottish Government visitor levy âu-turnâ to allow fixed or percentage rate charges
The minister for public finance Ivan McKee signals a new Bill will be tabled to change the legislation early next year.
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about 2 months ago
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Police tell of shoplifting offences at Wick Retail Park
Stores at Wick Retail Park have been targeted by shoplifters, members of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council were told at their latest meeting.
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about 2 months ago
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âRespect and kindness are essentialâ â Thurso Community Council calls for town to come together after festive lights fall-out
Community representatives in Thurso have reminded people in the town that âwords matterâ after a voluntary group quit over online criticism.
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about 2 months ago
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âWe couldnât have asked for moreâ: Wick joins together for Christmas Fun Day
Organisers of Wickâs festive lights switch-on said they âcouldnât have asked for moreâ as the countdown to Christmas began in the town centre.
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about 2 months ago
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Dounreay apprentice first to win new Highlands and Islands award
A second-year Dounreay apprentice has been rewarded for her academic and commercial efforts at a new awards event for the region.
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about 2 months ago
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âWe didnât even get 15 seconds to warm upâ: Wick manager frustrated after delayed trip to Keith
Gary Manson found it âbizarre to say the very leastâ that his Wick Academy players were denied even a 15-second warm-up at Keith on Saturday.
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about 2 months ago
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Ice cream for Santa after Christmas switch-on at John OâGroats
Santa helped to switch on the lights during the annual Christmas fun day at John OâGroats â and then treated himself to an ice cream.
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about 2 months ago
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