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PICTURES: Royal Mail lorry recovered after crash near Berriedale in heavy snow
The A9 was closed for more than two hours on Tuesday as crews recovered the vehicle near Berriedale.
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SCHOOL UPDATES: Majority of Highland schools closed or with delayed opening as snow disruption continues
Return to school across the Highlands has been delayed for many schools today as heavy snow continues to affect the region.
Train and bus cancellations after overnight snow continue to disrupt travel in the Highlands
Disruption on roads and public transport continues today as the cold spell continues to affect the Highlands.
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‘We are virtually an island’: Caithness campaigners ‘not giving up’ on independent maternity review
A healthcare campaigner has warned that Caithness is “virtually an island” when snowstorms cause all routes in and out of the county to be blocked.
Rail passengers were stranded for days in far north snowdrifts
THURSO’S HERITAGE: A look at accounts of snowstorms from well over a century ago reveal a town profoundly affected by severe winter conditions.
Maree Todd insists claims of A9 neglect in far north ‘do not stand up’
Maree Todd has rejected allegations of a “culture of neglect” affecting the A9 in the far north, saying such claims “do not stand up to the facts”.
Highlands ranked among worst regions for uninsured drivers
Police figures show that the region has consecutively placed highly for the number of drivers caught without insurance across Scotland.
Massive savings for Caithness commuters as bus fares slashed to £2
Maree Todd MSP has welcomed the news that a Regional Bus Fare Pilot Scheme, capping fares at £2, will be rolled out in Caithness.
Wick trainspotter’s viral photo highlights brutal rail conditions on Far North Line
A local trainspotter’s picture of a snow-covered railway engine at Wick highlights how tough the wintry conditions have been on the far north line.
Baby formula toxin batches ‘are on sale in the Highlands’
Baby formula recalled by Nestle over toxin fears is on Highland shop shelves.
Little helpers, big hearts: Watten tots support local food bank
Watten Early Learning Centre (ELC) children went above and beyond to help out the needy at Christmas.
Update: A9 in Caithness road fully re-opened after lorry crash
A section of the A9 in Caithness has fully re-opened after a lorry crash south of Berriedale.
Five-year fish landings data reveal downturn at Scrabster after 2022 peak
Scrabster remains one of Scotland’s most important fishing ports by value, but new figures show a drop.
Cold snap continues with yellow warning in force across Highlands tomorrow
The Met Office has issued a yellow snow and ice warning for the Highlands on Wednesday as cold snap continues.
CAITHNESS ROADS: ‘Most local roads very difficult or impossible’ – Highland Council confirm B870 closure
As a fresh amber warning kicks in for some areas in Caithness, the advice from authorities is still to avoid driving if possible.
Update: A9 in Caithness remains closed following lorry crash
A9 in Caithness remains closed near Berriedale after a lorry crash yesterday.
Question mark over future of Thurso’s Original Factory Shop
The future of The Original Factory Shop in Thurso could be in doubt following reports that the chain is close to collapse.
Police warns of high risk of travel disruption after amber warning for snow is issued
Police Scotland issued a warning for a high risk of disruption to travel today after the Met Office extended the amber warning for heavy snow.
WEATHER UPDATE: Amber warning for snow extended as travel disruption continues
The Met Office announced that an amber weather warning for snow had been extended to today — with disruption to travel continuing across the area.
Caithness folklore goes global as Judith Crow wins international prize
An anthology of gothic horror by Caithness author Judith Crow has been named as a winner in the international Eyelands Book Awards.