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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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Highland champion success for Caithness martial art club

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (496+ words) Caithness Tang Soo Do has been crowned the Highland champion club in the traditional Korean martial art of self-defence. The Halkirk-based club lifted the Highland Shield and one student was crowned junior coloured belt grand champion at the Scotland Tang…...

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Thurso youth football club exploring possible tie-up with Celtic Soccer Academy

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (373+ words) A youth football club in Thurso is looking at a possible Celtic tie-up following the success of a summer camp in the town. More than 80 youngsters at Thurso East Football Academy enjoyed a week of coaching delivered in partnership with…...

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Thurso ‘had nothing to lose’ in North of Scotland Cup clash with Wick Academy

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (776+ words) Thurso assistant manager Tom McKenna said he couldn’t have asked for any more from the players after their 4-3 defeat to Wick Academy in the North of Scotland Cup. Wednesday’s first-round tie meant a return to Harmsworth Park for the former…...

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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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Janet is unstoppable with six wins over Thurso Bowling Club finals weekend

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (604+ words) With the outdoor bowling season drawing to a close, Thurso Bowling Club held its annual finals weekend. The finalists of all the club competitions run throughout the season put on a grand performance over the two days. Janet Sinclair, having…...

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Day of nostalgia as Wick Squash Club celebrates 65th anniversary

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (278+ words) Wick Squash Club marked its 65th anniversary with an exhibition match as part of a day of nostalgia and celebration that was hailed as “a fitting tribute”. The club welcomed two of the country’s leading players, Scottish number four Rory Richmond…...

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Scorries suffer ‘complete collapse’ at Keith as losing run continues

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (986+ words) Gary Manson admitted Wick Academy suffered a “complete collapse” after a promising start in Saturday’s Highland League clash at Keith. The Scorries led after eight minutes, only to find themselves 3-1 down after what the manager called “a 10-minute period of…...

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New John O’Groats running event aims to replace former Castle of Mey 10K

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (355+ words) A new event in the far north is set to be a replacement for the defunct Castle of Mey 10K that used to be a regular on the area’s running calendar. Entries are already filling fast for the inaugural John O’Groats…...

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Twelve-year-old Wick bowler retains Northern Counties junior title

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (161+ words) Wick schoolboy Oscar Banks has achieved back-to-back triumphs in a regional championship for junior bowlers. Last year the Rosebank Bowling Club member became the youngest ever winner of the Northern Counties singles for the under-25 age group. And the 12-year-old…...

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Anderson takes 56 seconds off Broubster loop course record

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (228+ words) Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly time trial last week was run over the 18-mile Broubster loop, instead of the normal 10-mile course. It was originally planned for the regular Tuesday evening but heavy rain caused a cancellation and a reschedule for…...