What does the future hold for our New Year celebrations?
Mervyn Hill, who organises Wicks Bignold Park bonfire each Hogmanay, reflects on the long tradition of greeting the New Year and how it has changed.
Source: northern-times.co.uk
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Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear
Horse sports for hospital fund in 1923, New trophies for football club in 1973 and Grant boost for Lybster heritage plan in 1998
Source: johnogroat-journal.co.uk
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear
Wage cut plan for council workers in 1923, Vandalism in Bignold Park in 1973 and British-Japanese battery plant in 1998
Wick River United Kingdom Donald Macleod Harper Bailie Alexb Henderson Brian Wilson Alexander Steven
Source: johnogroat-journal.co.uk
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear
From cabin boy to commodore in 1923, Support for Struie upgrade in 1973 and Womans bravery rewarded in 1998
Source: johnogroat-journal.co.uk
Orkney council only has a third of road maintenance funds
Council officers have presented at "apocalyptic picture" of the future of roads quality in Orkney, says a councillor.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Orkney council's outgoing chief executive reflects on island time
The outgoing interim chief executive of Orkney council John Mundell reflects on his extended stay with the isles local authority
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
PICTURES: Hundreds turn out to celebrate New Year at Bignold Park bonfire in Wick
The Hogmanay bonfire in Wicks Bignold Park last night was described as a "joyful" occasion and an example of "the community coming together".
Source: johnogroat-journal.co.uk
New Year bonfire to return in full blaze of glory at Bignold Park
Wicks Bignold Park bonfire is set to return in a full blaze of glory at Hogmanay after being affected by Covid restrictions over the past two years.
Source: johnogroat-journal.co.uk
Transfer of Bignold House to Wick Academy to be considered by Caithness councillors
Members of Highland Councils Caithness committee will next week be asked to approve the lease of Bignold House to Wick Academy Football Club.
United Kingdom Ron Gunn Bignold House To Wick Academy Football Club Common Good Fund Wick Community Council Wick Academy
Source: johnogroat-journal.co.uk
Highland play parks in line for £245k - but repairs bill tops £3.5m
Highland Council is undertaking a review of its 321 play parks, but a £3.5m backlog in repairs might be one challenge too many.
United Kingdom Easter Ross Martin Burnside Nicola Sinclair Members Of The Highland Council Highland Council
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk