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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Threat over Wick dog fouling row was âpremeditatedâ, sheriff says
A man who threatened a woman after she tried to do something about dog fouling has been made subject to a supervision order.
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about 2 hours ago
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Greens have strong squad for Highland clash after enforced five-week break
The Greensâ visit to Canal Park in Inverness on Saturday will represent the first major test of their National League aspirations.
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about 4 hours ago
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âDrunken betâ endurance runner passes John OâGroats âhalf-wayâ mark in 2000-mile mental health challenge
Endurance runner Drew Jonkmans reached John OâGroats this past weekend.
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about 13 hours ago
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Concerned resident draws a blank over FOI request about Caithness ambulances
Efforts to find out how often Caithness-based ambulances are unavailable within the county have drawn a blank.
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about 14 hours ago
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Film about Iolaire disaster to get preview showing in Wick
A Caithness audience will be among the first to view a short film about a disaster at sea that claimed more than 200 lives in the aftermath of WWI.
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about 14 hours ago
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Jock Mackay Cup semi-final offers a chance to âresetâ for Halkirk United
Ewan McElroy accepts that Halkirk United are going through a transitional period but he says this weekendâs cup semi-final is a chance to âresetâ.
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about 15 hours ago
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Third defeat for Krakens but âperformance was 100% betterâ
The Caithness womenâs team failed to break their duck versus Lochaber, but coach Mike Flavell was encouraged by a much-improved display at Banavie.
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about 16 hours ago
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Trial hears how Wick woman was left bleeding in street
A woman was left dazed and bleeding profusely in a Wick street, the townâs sheriff court heard on Tuesday.
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about 16 hours ago
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Mikeysline receives royal backing on World Mental Health Day
Charity Mikeysline is driving hope into even more communities after launching its second Hive on the Road vehicle - thanks to royal support.
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about 17 hours ago
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WEATHER WATCH: âIncreasingly bumpy journeysâ ahead as impact of climate change on air turbulence is felt
Weather Watch by Keith Banks
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about 20 hours ago
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Spooky Halloween trail at Newton Hill returns for second year â âItâs bigger and better,â say organisers
A Halloween-themed event returns to a woodland walk near Wick for three nights after last yearâs was deemed a great success.
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about 21 hours ago
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Thurso boss hails hat-trick hero Jonah Martens after win over Fort William
Ross Sutherland has praised the impact of his newest signing after he grabbed a hat-trick on Saturday.
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about 21 hours ago
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PICTURES: New record as 160 join Noss Primaryâs bike-to-school train through Wick
The bike train that travels through Wick to Noss Primary School has set a new record for the number of riders taking part.
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about 21 hours ago
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Guest speaker Malcolm tells Spittal WRI about Isabella Fortuna
Members of Spittal SWI heard all about the historic Wick-based fishing boat Isabella Fortuna at their October meeting.
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about 22 hours ago
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Wick leading the way with town centre transformation
Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd
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about 22 hours ago
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Over 30 maximums in opening weeks of Wick and District Darts League
Harperâs and RBL each have a 100 per cent record in Division One as the 2025/26 Wick and District Darts League season gathers momentum.
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about 23 hours ago
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Case against Wick man accused of hurting dog is dropped
The prosecution has dropped the case of a Wick man accused of ill-treating a dog.
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about 23 hours ago
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Wickâs former Carnegie Library building taken off the market after local uproar but for how long?
After the council listed the Carnegie Library in Wick at offers over £150K, a local backlash appears to have temporarily halted the sale.
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1 day ago
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Interim chairman urges Wick fans to sign up to Club 1893 scheme
Wick Academy fans are being urged to sign up to the newly introduced supportersâ membership scheme, Club 1893.
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1 day ago
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End-of-term presentation for Caithness RDA group
The Caithness group of the Riding for the Disabled Association held its end-of-term presentation at the indoor riding school in Halkirk.
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1 day ago
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Council says it will provide âsalt in grit bins or heapsâ and provide equipment for Highland communities to tackle wintry roads
Highland Council is urging community groups to âapply nowâ for its Winter Resilience Programme if they want grit bins in their areas.
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1 day ago
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Award-winning childrenâs author announces short story competition winners
The prize-winners have been announced in the annual Bill Mowat Memorial Short Story Competition at an event in John OâGroats Mill.
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1 day ago
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Police enquiry launched after car lands in river at Berriedale as woman is airlifted to hospital
Police say enquiries are ongoing after a vehicle ended up in the river at Berriedale Water yesterday.
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1 day ago
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Busy spell for Thurso teams across football, netball and rugby
Pupils at Thurso High had a busy schedule in the first term across football, netball and rugby, with more action to follow after the October break.
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2 days ago
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Call for Caithness crofters to make sure details are up to date ahead of annual notice
Crofters are being urged to check that their personal details on the Register of Crofts are up to date ahead of the distribution of the annual notice.
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2 days ago
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Fire crew called to vehicle blaze on Castletown to Wick road
Emergency services were required to attend a vehicle on fire on the B876 south of Bower.
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2 days ago
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Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your primary school teacher
Do you have a favourite teacher at your primary school? Nominate them for a Heroes award now!
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2 days ago
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PICTURES: Wick junior golf section round off âfantastic yearâ with annual prizegiving
Wick Golf Clubâs junior section rounded off a landmark season with an end-of-year âClubhouse Fun Nightâ.
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PICTURES: Wick junior golf section round off âfantastic yearâ with annual prizegiving
Wick Golf Clubâs junior section rounded off a landmark season with an end-of-year âClubhouse Fun Nightâ.
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2 days ago
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SNP nuclear stance flies in the face of communitiesâ wishes, says Lib Dem candidate
The Lib Dem candidate for the far north Holyrood seat has accused the SNP of falling behind the times over its opposition to new nuclear power.
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2 days ago
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Wick opticians launch âhi-vis vest hubâ for young people ahead of darker winter evenings
A team of Caithness opticians have their sights set on keeping children safe around the townâs busy road network this winter.
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2 days ago
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âInspiring guestâ confirmed for Thurso UHI graduation ceremony
A Caithness businessmanâs âleadership and passionâ will help to inspire a new generation of graduates who are set to receive their awards this month.
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2 days ago
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AI Willie to appear on BBC farming and countryside show
Caithness cattle-breeding technician Willie Mackay is making a TV appearance this week on the BBCâs farming and countryside programme Landward.
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3 days ago
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PICTURE SPECIAL: Ploughman waits 15 years for top award and female novice a highlight at Westerseat Farm vintage plough match
Saturdayâs vintage plough match at Westerseat Farm was memorable for a female novice winner and a ploughman who had waited 15 years to get top award.
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3 days ago
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Hancock hits last-gasp winner as Academy build momentum
A last-gasp victory over Strathspey Thistle maintained the âfeelgood factorâ at Wick Academy ahead of their Scottish Cup tie against Benburb.
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3 days ago
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8 Highland businesses honoured with new awards
Eight Highland businesses, including one in Wick, have been honoured for their commitment to local recruitment and supply chains and fairer pay.
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3 days ago
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Counselling service and animal therapy team up to help women heal from trauma and addiction
ACI Recovery Services and Highland Therapeutic Animals have been awarded three years of funding to support a womenâs trauma recovery programme.
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3 days ago
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PICTURES: Heroâs welcome for David after 854-mile run to John OâGroats
David Mowat revealed he went through âthe worst and the best of timesâ on his epic 17-day ultra-running challenge from Landâs End to John OâGroats.
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3 days ago
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Caithness primary schools raise a cup to ÂŁ1200 fundraiser
Two rural Caithness primary schools joined forces and raised well over £1000 for charity at recent events.
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3 days ago
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Drivers set for 11 days of delays on major Caithness route for essential resurfacing work
Essential resurfacing works on a major Caithness trunk road that forms part of the NC500 is set to cause delays for drivers later this month.
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3 days ago
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New powers can be âbig stepâ to address âskyrocketingâ private rentals, says Highland MSP
A Highland MSP is calling Highland Council to introduce stronger protections and rent controls for private rental tenants.
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4 days ago
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âPoorest season in 40 yearsâ: September of no salmon for association anglers in Thurso
The 2025 salmon season has been described as the poorest in more than four decades for Thurso Angling Association.
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âPoorest season in 40 yearsâ: September of no salmon for association anglers in Thurso
The 2025 salmon season has been described as the poorest in more than four decades for Thurso Angling Association.
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4 days ago
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North Highland distilleries flag ÂŁ8000 community group fund
Charities and not-for-profit organisations near two north Highland distilleries can stake a claim to a share of an £8000 fund.
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4 days ago
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Lib Dems bid to tackle backlog in practical driving tests: âThe system is broken â we need ministers to get in gearâ
Far north MP Jamie Stone has written to the Secretary of State for Transport about his concerns over the backlog of practical driving tests.
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4 days ago
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Man and woman arrested after more than ÂŁ90k of drugs recovered on A9
A man and a woman have been arrested and charged after drugs with an estimated street value of more than £90,000 were recovered in the Highlands.
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4 days ago
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Gold stars for Wick pupils as they fly the flag for sport
Primary school pupils in Wick have proved they are gold standard when it comes to sport and keeping active.
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4 days ago
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Gold stars for Wick pupils as they fly the flag for sport
Primary school pupils in Wick have proved they are gold standard when it comes to sport and keeping active.
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4 days ago
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Recycling company sold after two decades in business
A Highland recycling business has now been sold after almost two decades operating as a family business, it has been announced.
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4 days ago
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ÂŁ1m extra cash to help crofters and farmers develop small-scale woodlands
Crofters and farmers in the far north may be able to tap into an additional fund being made available to help them manage small woodlands.
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4 days ago
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