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Recovery vehicles on their way to stranded gritter in Caithness
Efforts are under way to recover a Highland Council gritter that slid off a minor road in an area of Caithness hit by heavy snowfall.
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Fine for Thurso man who twice breached overnight curfew
A £300 fine has been meted out to a Thurso man after he admitted two breaches of his court-imposed tagging order.
Nurse snowbound at Auckengill – residents dig out road themselves as gritters pass close by
An interview with a hospital nurse living on a side road in Auckengill highlights local frustration with Highland Council's snow-clearing efforts.
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Pathway Commercial Finance ‒ Backing Highland Ambition from Inverness
Pathway Commercial Finance has built its reputation on helping Highland businesses secure the right funding from the right lenders at the right time.
1ft of further snow possible after Met Office issues fresh snow and ice warning
Up to a foot of extra snow could be dumped on parts of the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned after issuing yet another yellow warning.
‘More questions than answers’ over funding for Inverness domestic abuse charity
MSP Rhoda Grant calls cross-party talks amid funding uncertainty threatening Highland Women’s Aid services.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: More than 100 schools in the Highlands face third day of disruption
More than 100 schools across the Highlands will remain closed or open later today, as a Met Office yellow warning will be in place until noon.
Weather disruption continues for the ninth day as public transport still affected in parts of the Highlands
It will be another day of disruption to travel in parts of the Highlands as a yellow warning for snow and ice will be in place until noon today.
Van driver overtook car stopped at red light at A836 roadworks at Naver Bridge
A van driver who ran a red light at roadworks in a north Sutherland village has narrowly avoided losing his licence.
Wick woman’s 400-day ordeal to get care at home
The 62-year-old, from Thrumster, has been sent between Raigmore and Wick hospitals since 2024.
No wi-fi for 3 months and restoration still weeks away
Security concerns have meant public libraries in the Highlands have had no wi-fi since October 1, but hope to resume it in “a matter of weeks”.
Milestone year for culture in the Highlands as Eden Court turns 50
Eden Court Theatre in Inverness has unveiled a “bold” year-long programme to celebrate 50 years as the leading arts venue in the Highlands.
Operation Freshman book is priority for military historian after busy year
Military historian Bruce Tocher has been reflecting on a busy year of raising awareness about an ill-fated wartime mission launched from Caithness.
Five jobs saved at Thurso timber firm after branch takeover confirmed
Five jobs at a Thurso timber firm have been saved after it was brought out of administration.
Hidden lives of the Latheron Poorhouse: Free online talk to reveal tragic Caithness tales
Caithness Family History Society will host a free talk on January 13 that covers tragic tales from the days of local poorhouses.
‘Heroic’ farmers deserve thank you payment from government underspend for ‘essential’ help during Arctic cold snap
A call has been made for farmers to be thanked for their recovery work during the recent Arctic blast with cash from Scottish Government underspend.
Wick’s weather watcher warns of ‘truly treacherous’ black ice on roads and pavements
Wick’s weather watcher says that motorists and pedestrians need to be extremely vigilant today due to black ice on pavements and roads.
Wick taxi boss claims council is running out of grit for roads and lorries making ‘ghost journeys’
The boss of a Wick taxi firm claims the council is running out of grit for treating Caithness’ icy roads – local authority says it has ample supplies.
Emergency services attend road collision at Latheron
A van overturned yesterday afternoon (January 7) in snowy conditions at Latheron, but no casualties were reported.
Arrest warrant for Thurso man after New Year disturbance
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man facing three charges relating to an alleged disturbance in a Thurso house on New Year’s Day 2025.