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Johnogroat Journal

The Latest News, Sport and What's On from John O'Groats and Caithness - from the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier

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‘I was seen as moody and argumentative’ – Award-winning Wick entrepreneur opens up about her ADHD struggles, and raises over £2,000 for Caithness schools

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (605+ words) The Caithness mum who won the 2026 North Highland Commerce of Commerce’s George Bruce Young Entrepreneur of the Year award last week also ran a half-marathon to raise funds for the county’s schoolkids this summer. Mum of two Jade Sinclair (27) took…...

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‘Big hearted’ Donnie’s mobility scooter ride leaves legacy for local support group after sudden passing

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (350+ words) A £2100 fundraising total raised by a Glengolly man shortly before his sudden passing has been handed over to a local heart support group. Donnie Mackay completed a 20-mile journey by mobility scooter from John O’Groats to Thurso during the summer…...

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Orkney teenagers ‘have been a pleasure to work with’ for Wick Academy manager

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (764+ words) Outgoing manager Gary Manson has said he “can’t speak highly enough” of the two Orkney-based teenagers who played their last game for Wick Academy at the weekend before heading to university. George Ewing (18) is off to Edinburgh to study to…...

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Lifeboat choir will be part of Storm storytelling and music performance in Wick

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (968+ words) A newly formed Wick lifeboat choir will be singing as part of a storytelling and music performance reflecting the town’s enduring relationship with the sea. Storm, created by Colin MacDonald, is being staged for two nights at the end of…...

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‘Positive and happy’ atmosphere at Mums Wellbeing Day hosted by Caithness charity

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (534+ words) There was a “positive and happy” atmosphere at the first Home-Start Caithness Mums Wellbeing Day, with the family support worker who organised it declaring: “Amazing things happen when women empower other women.” The event was held last Wednesday in the…...

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£4500 raised for good causes by sportsman’s dinner at Legion club in Thurso

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (284+ words) A charity sportsman’s dinner in Thurso featuring two former Rangers footballers raised £4500 for a number of good causes. The event brought together supporters from across Caithness for a memorable night of entertainment, fundraising and community spirit at the town’s Royal…...

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‘An incredible day’: Thurso Gala event returns after a decade to raise over £3000

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (508+ words) After ten years without a gala, the town felt joyful on Saturday as the Thurso Community Cafe successfully revived this much-loved event. Despite slightly overcast skies and a few inevitable midges, there was a fantastic turnout all through the afternoon,…...

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Intravenous scanner donated to Caithness General Hospital after Wick darts fundraiser

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (499+ words) An intravenous scanner has been handed over to Caithness General Hospital following a darts event in Wick that raised well over £5000. The scanner, also known as vein-finder, was presented to the day case unit last week by Kirsteen Campbell, who…...