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Report shows that 93 per cent of businesses surveyed experiencing ‘significant challenges’ in the Highlands johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Report shows that 93 per cent of businesses surveyed experiencing ‘significant challenges’ in the...

Report shows that 93 per cent of businesses surveyed experiencing ‘significant challenges’ in the...

Businesses said they were experiencing significant challenges, with increased cost of doing business being cited most frequently.

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Weigh Inn charity bowling competition raises £474 for district nurses johnogroat-journal.co.uk/spo…
Weigh Inn charity bowling competition raises £474 for district nurses

Weigh Inn charity bowling competition raises £474 for district nurses

The Weigh Inn Indoor Bowling Club held a two-day charity open competition in aid of the west Caithness district nurses, with 26 teams taking part.

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Met Office yellow warning for snow issued for all parts of Highlands johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Met Office yellow warning for snow issued for all parts of Highlands

Met Office yellow warning for snow issued for all parts of Highlands

A snow and ice warning has been issued for all parts of the Highlands overnight.

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Police operation finds public ‘clearly at risk’ from rule-breaking lorries and vans johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Police operation finds public ‘clearly at risk’ from rule-breaking lorries and vans

Police operation finds public ‘clearly at risk’ from rule-breaking lorries and vans

Vans and lorries which break the law are putting the public “clearly at risk”, a police officer has said.

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Entries open to food & drink awards — as special guest announced as event host johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Entries open to food & drink awards — as special guest announced as event host

Entries open to food & drink awards — as special guest announced as event host

An internationally-renowned Scottish baker is set to host a popular Highland food & drink industry awards night — with entries now officially open.

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Short film inspired by Caithness selected for Palermo International Film Festival johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Short film inspired by Caithness selected for Palermo International Film Festival

Short film inspired by Caithness selected for Palermo International Film Festival

A short film based around a poem by actress Glenna Morrison, from Wick, has been chosen as a semi-finalist at an international festival in Italy.

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From stable floor to national stage: Wick rider’s 600-mile journey with ‘miracle’ pony johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
From stable floor to national stage: Wick rider’s 600-mile journey with ‘miracle’ pony

From stable floor to national stage: Wick rider’s 600-mile journey with ‘miracle’ pony

Miracle comeback for Wick woman’s pony at death’s door to qualify for six national classes and undertake 600-mile trip.

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Wick Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hands out £400 donation to local groups johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Wick Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hands out £400 donation to local groups

Wick Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hands out £400 donation to local groups

Two Caithness community groups welcomed a £400 boost thanks to the Wick Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

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There’s more to the humble grape than wine johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
There’s more to the humble grape than wine

There’s more to the humble grape than wine

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

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Mackay makes it a treble at Caithness open badminton tournament johnogroat-journal.co.uk/spo…
Mackay makes it a treble at Caithness open badminton tournament

Mackay makes it a treble at Caithness open badminton tournament

Mark Mackay won a treble and his wife Shona claimed two titles at Caithness Badminton Association’s annual open tournament held in Wick.

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PICTURES: Anglers hope for signs of recovery as Forss River officially opened johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
PICTURES: Anglers hope for signs of recovery as Forss River officially opened

PICTURES: Anglers hope for signs of recovery as Forss River officially opened

Around 20 anglers were piped down to the riverbank for the opening of the Forss River on Wednesday morning.

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Energy Consents Unit ‘restricts democracy’, healthy relationships, ADHD and autism, and the essential role of libraries johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Energy Consents Unit ‘restricts democracy’, healthy relationships, ADHD and autism, and the...

Energy Consents Unit ‘restricts democracy’, healthy relationships, ADHD and autism, and the...

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their opinions on the news

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Councillors walk out in electricity row, Wick choir members on TV and Harbour development at Lybster johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Councillors walk out in electricity row, Wick choir members on TV and Harbour development at Lybster

Councillors walk out in electricity row, Wick choir members on TV and Harbour development at Lybster

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

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Far north duo feature as Scotland retain Gaelic Trophy in International Masters encounter johnogroat-journal.co.uk/spo…
Far north duo feature as Scotland retain Gaelic Trophy in International Masters encounter

Far north duo feature as Scotland retain Gaelic Trophy in International Masters encounter

Caithness was represented in the Scotland team that retained the Gaelic Trophy after a hard-fought International Masters match against Ireland.

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PICTURES: Keiss kids bring joy to the community with special Burns lunch and ceilidh johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
PICTURES: Keiss kids bring joy to the community with special Burns lunch and ceilidh

PICTURES: Keiss kids bring joy to the community with special Burns lunch and ceilidh

See the picture selection showing staff and children of Keiss Primary School and Nursery as they organised a Burns lunch and ceilidh celebration.

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Business rate changes a very real threat to local services in Caithness johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Business rate changes a very real threat to local services in Caithness

Business rate changes a very real threat to local services in Caithness

As the Scottish election looms, Trudy Morris of North Highland Chamber of Commerce calls for a new approach to rates

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Treble for Grant as Caithness restricted tournament attracts good turnout johnogroat-journal.co.uk/spo…
Treble for Grant as Caithness restricted tournament attracts good turnout

Treble for Grant as Caithness restricted tournament attracts good turnout

Caithness Badminton Association’s annual restricted tournament in Wick attracted a good turnout, with Grant Steven enjoying a memorable day.

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‘You can’t guarantee the weather’: Wick manager says winter football works best johnogroat-journal.co.uk/spo…
‘You can’t guarantee the weather’: Wick manager says winter football works best

‘You can’t guarantee the weather’: Wick manager says winter football works best

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson has reiterated his long-held belief that a winter schedule remains the best option for the Highland League.

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Dounreay provide £128k over 3 years for STEM activities for Caithness and Sutherland primary pupils johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
Dounreay provide £128k over 3 years for STEM activities for Caithness and Sutherland primary pupils

Dounreay provide £128k over 3 years for STEM activities for Caithness and Sutherland primary pupils

Primary pupils in Caithness and Sutherland will have the chance to dive into STEM activities thanks to a funding agreement with NRS Dounreay.

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Caithness teenager has key role in Scottish select’s dramatic victory over British Police johnogroat-journal.co.uk/spo…
Caithness teenager has key role in Scottish select’s dramatic victory over British Police

Caithness teenager has key role in Scottish select’s dramatic victory over British Police

Chloe Mackenzie delivered an outstanding performance after being chosen for the Scotland select team to face a formidable British Police side.

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