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Dec 28, 2024 · As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the news stories that hit the headlines in the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier.

Dec 24, 2024 · A group of cold-water swimmers have raised £4800 after doing lengths of the North Baths in Wick almost every day for eight weeks.

Nov 28, 2024 · Highland Council explains its plans to bring more public services more closely together.

WRIGHT Peacefully, in the Town and County Palliative Care Unit, Wick on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025, Della Isabel (nee Sinclair), aged 87 years, of 30 Park Avenue, Thurso. Beloved wife of Iain, much loved mum of Jan, Duncan, Ronald and Nicola, loving mother-in-law to Graham, Sandra, Mhairi and James, doting nana to her nine grandchildren. A dear sister and friend to many. Funeral service ...

Dec 21, 2024 · However, I felt some of the reporting failed to acknowledge the existing maternity services we do have in Caithness which, in my experience, have been very good. It feels important to also share positive experiences, particularly for anxious parents to be. A dedicated, skilled and extremely hard-working team of local midwives provide expert support across a large geographical area as well as ...

Dec 21, 2024 · It is part of a longer-term plan to replace the ancient House with a second chamber - a first stage in the process is a proposal to remove hereditary peers from the House’s membership. The Labour manifesto claims these reforms are “long overdue and essential”. “Too many peers do not play a proper role in our democracy,” Labour claim. “Hereditary peers remain indefensible. And ...

Dec 27, 2024 · NHS Highland has been accused of “unacceptable” failures in tackling waiting lists for children needing mental health treatment.

Nov 28, 2024 · MPs will vote on whether to legalise assisted dying. The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday). Passionate and moving arguments have been made in favour of both camps ahead of the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.