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LATEST: Blow for Highland rail travellers as all Scottish services cancelled into weekend
Rail travellers across Scotland will have to wait until at least noon tomorrow (Saturday) for a resumption of services.
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16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN
Almost 16,000 homes in Scotland were already without power at lunchtime on Friday - with Storm Éowyn’s strongest winds pushing north.
Man arrested in Thurso after £70K cocaine bust
A man has been arrested following a significant drug bust in Thurso yesterday (January 23) and is expected to appear in court today.
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Eye of Storm Eowyn will settle over Caithness at noon with some ‘quirky’ effects, predicts local weather watcher
A local weather pundit predicts that the centre of Storm Eowyn is expected to pass over Caithness around noon today with some possible quirky effects.
Major disruption for train services in Highlands continues in wake of Storm Eowyn
Train services across the Highlands continue to be affected today in the wake of Storm Éowyn.
Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence
Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.
Delayed discharge saw NHS Highland patient stuck in hospital for over four years
It is considered one of the worst examples in Scotland of a patient fit to go home but cannot because of a lack of care.
Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings
A GP surgery failed to immediately refer a patient to hospital over "highly abnormal" heart readings just hours before they died of a stroke.
Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend
Snow and ice warnings for the Highlands will remain active into Saturday with “hazardous driving conditions” forecast.
Lyth Arts Centre looks for new board members
Lyth Arts Centre is looking to recruit new board members to help steer the organisation into its next phase of activity.
YOUR VIEWS: MP’s obsession with A9 and response to Thurso parking proposals
Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest issues
Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences
Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’
Jail for Lybster man over metal spike assault and axe threat
A Lybster man has been jailed for eight months for an attack on a neighbour.
Dunbar described as ‘glorified poorhouse’ and Wick runway work
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Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders
People delving into the world of work or looking for a career change or training opportunities will have a chance to connect with industry leaders.
Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in
Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.
LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses
Storm Eowyn’s first dramatic effects are already being felt in the Highlands this morning in the shape of a wipe-out of transport services.
Caithness drivers – have you been blinded by LED headlights? 41% surveyed seek a ban
Data showing that many drivers have reported temporary blindness on the roads is spearheading calls for a reassessment of LED headlights.
Part two of merger talk at Caithness vintage tractor meeting
Philip Ponton will be the speaker at Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club’s next meeting on January 27 at the Ross Institute in Halkirk.
Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood
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