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Patience plea to Caithness public over Aberdeen flights contract
The public is being asked to be patient with the current efforts to reinstate scheduled flights from Wick to Aberdeen.
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Schoolboy behind the Watten Christmas penguin inspired by signwriter grandad
Nine year old Jack Paterson from Watten has followed in the footsteps of his grandfather Alex.
TRAIN TROUBLE: ScotRail’s Far North Line services hit by major disruption
ScotRail is warning of major disruption today for travellers on the Far North line.
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UPDATE: Two people hurt in 2-vehicle crash that closed A9 south of Wick for almost 3 hours
Two people were injured in a crash that closed the A9 south of Wick for almost three hours.
‘Officials need to get their act together’ – Roads hold-up for A836 Forss safety group
Far north roads managers are being blamed for thwarting progress with efforts to improve safety at an accident blackspot west of Thurso.
Questions asked after Caithness councillor was ‘told or advised’ to leave meeting
Questions are being asked about the reasons why a councillor was “told or advised” to leave a meeting at which Banniskirk Hub was on the agenda.
Crash closes A9 20 miles south of Wick with emergency services at scene
A crash has closed the A9 in both directions 20 miles south of Wick.
Dounreay ‘taking action’ after unauthorised radioactive drainage leak
Scotland’s environmental watchdog has taken regulatory action over a liquid radioactive leak at Dounreay which was discovered last summer.
Megan was the motivation: Caithness boxers exceed their fundraising target
More than £2700 has been raised following a month-long fitness challenge in memory of a boxer from Wick who died last year aged 23.
Beltex lambs from Thurso steal the show at Dingwall
Prize lambs from Thurso were pick of the flock at Dingwall Mart’s Christmas show and sale held on Wednesday.
Thurso Players set for icy panto with The Snow Queen – tickets on sale now
Thurso Players are gearing up to “sleigh” their audiences with this year’s seasonal offering The Snow Queen – A Pantomime by Tracy Rogers.
‘You have a hard job to do’ – Banniskirk Hub objector calls for rethink on energy and planning policies
A letter was sent by Caithness resident and objector Kathrin Haltiner following the council decision last week.
International book award selects Caithness author among finalists
A Caithness author has been shortlisted in an international book competition for her anthology of gothic horror.
Caithness Christmas sale sees £5000 bullock sold to Wick hotel
The annual Christmas show and sale at the Caithness Livestock Centre at Quoybrae saw the champion bullock from Clyth Mains achieve the top price.
Land reform campaigner Lesley Riddoch’s ode to the far north ahead of A’Chraobh Gaelic spiral 25 year anniversary
The community celebration at Borgie Woods takes place this weekend.
Queen’s Nurse title for Caithness community nurse after nine-month training programme
A Caithness nurse is among a group of 18 community nurses who have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
Our new song is ‘seasonal story with a twist’, says retired chartered engineer from Caithness
A musician who was born and bred in Bower is one half of a duo hoping their newly released festive song will be a Christmas hit.
Christmas switch-on volunteers praised for creating ‘fantastic buzz’ in Wick
The volunteers who organise Wick’s Christmas lights switch-on have been praised for their efforts in creating a “fantastic buzz” in the town centre.
Wick plea for improvements to ‘perilous’ sections of A9
Community representatives from Wick are urging Transport Scotland to carry out improvements on “perilous” sections of the A9 in the far north.
Highland Council welcomes ‘tourist tax’ legislation changes pledged by Scottish Government
Highland Council is welcoming Scottish Government moves that would allow greater flexibility in introducing the controversial Visitor Levy Scheme.