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Royal Mail could deliver on just three days, says Ofcom

24 January 2024
Royal Mail could deliver on just three days, says Ofcom

Royal Mail could deliver on just three days, says Ofcom

24 January 2024

Many in the Highlands will be affected if Royal Mail cuts back its delivery schedule from six a week to just three, if Ofcom proposals go ahead.


There were trees down, trains cancelled and schools closed but Caithness 'escaped the full wrath' of Storm Jocelyn, says local weather pundit

24 January 2024
There were trees down, trains cancelled and schools closed but Caithness 'escaped the full wrath' of Storm Jocelyn, says local weather pundit

There were trees down, trains cancelled and schools closed but Caithness 'escaped the full wrath' of Storm Jocelyn, says local weather pundit

24 January 2024

With reports of fallen trees blocking the A9 at Berriedale and schools being closed, Storm Jocelyn certainly made an impact in Caithness.


Caithness schools closed due to Storm Jocelyn

24 January 2024
Caithness schools closed due to Storm Jocelyn

Caithness schools closed due to Storm Jocelyn

24 January 2024

Highland Council forwarded a bulletin in which it stated that a number of schools or nurseries are closed today as a result of Storm Jocelyn.


Wick Flowers Group highlights of the year

24 January 2024
Wick Flowers Group highlights of the year

Wick Flowers Group highlights of the year

24 January 2024

A group of volunteers bringing colour to Wick with flower planters and baskets will be holding an AGM at the start of February.


WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

23 January 2024
WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

23 January 2024

A pet lamb at Reiss in Caithness was looking a bit blue one morning after her owner discovered a blue box of feed stuck firmly on her head


CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

23 January 2024
CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

23 January 2024

Caithness residents are urged to have their say over the new 20mph speed limits in online consultation that is due to close next week.


Wick Paths Group is on an 'upstream battle' after litter emergency declared

23 January 2024
Wick Paths Group is on an 'upstream battle' after litter emergency declared

Wick Paths Group is on an 'upstream battle' after litter emergency declared

23 January 2024

A volunteer group in Wick is looking for help to tidy up the town's riverside area as part of a Keep Scotland Beautiful national campaign.


Thurso's Community Wind Band Day is 'music with a purpose'

22 January 2024
Thurso's Community Wind Band Day is 'music with a purpose'

Thurso's Community Wind Band Day is 'music with a purpose'

22 January 2024

A Community Wind Band Day in Thurso is looking for musicians to dust down their instruments and join them in a day of joyful creativity.


Train services cancelled due to Storm Jocelyn

22 January 2024
Train services cancelled due to Storm Jocelyn

Train services cancelled due to Storm Jocelyn

22 January 2024

ScotRail is advising customers that all services across the country will be suspended from 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday) as Storm Jocelyn arrives.


'A warm welcome awaits you' at new Kingdom Hall in Bilbster this Saturday

22 January 2024
'A warm welcome awaits you' at new Kingdom Hall in Bilbster this Saturday

'A warm welcome awaits you' at new Kingdom Hall in Bilbster this Saturday

22 January 2024

A new place of worship is ready to open its doors this Saturday (January 27) with a special event at the recently erected Kingdom Hall at Bilbster.


AMBER WARNING for more wind and heavy rain with Storm Jocelyn approaching

22 January 2024
AMBER WARNING for more wind and heavy rain with Storm Jocelyn approaching

AMBER WARNING for more wind and heavy rain with Storm Jocelyn approaching

22 January 2024

The Met Office issues an Amber Warning for Caithness on Tuesday and Wednesday.


Storm Isha brings 80mph gusts with spectacular 'explosive cyclogenesis', says Wick weather watcher

22 January 2024
Storm Isha brings 80mph gusts with spectacular 'explosive cyclogenesis', says Wick weather watcher

Storm Isha brings 80mph gusts with spectacular 'explosive cyclogenesis', says Wick weather watcher

22 January 2024

Wick weather watcher Keith Banks sent in a report on the gale force winds experienced across the far north this morning with Storm Isha.


Police warn of oil thieves operating in Caithness

22 January 2024
Police warn of oil thieves operating in Caithness

Police warn of oil thieves operating in Caithness

22 January 2024

Police in Caithness warn residents to padlock their heating oil tanks and red diesel containers and cover with a camera, due to a recent theft.


AMBER WARNING: Met Office warns of very strong winds across Caithness tomorrow

20 January 2024
AMBER WARNING: Met Office warns of very strong winds across Caithness tomorrow

AMBER WARNING: Met Office warns of very strong winds across Caithness tomorrow

20 January 2024

The Met Office Amber Warning says that a spell of very strong winds associated with Storm Isha may bring further disruption on Sunday.


Driver stuck on Causewaymire in motorhome – can anyone help?

19 January 2024
Driver stuck on Causewaymire in motorhome – can anyone help?

Driver stuck on Causewaymire in motorhome – can anyone help?

19 January 2024

A lone traveller made a desperate call out for assistance today when his motorhome came off the A9 Causewaymire road in yesterday's blizzards.


New mountain range springs up in Watten after community effort gets streets cleared

19 January 2024
New mountain range springs up in Watten after community effort gets streets cleared

New mountain range springs up in Watten after community effort gets streets cleared

19 January 2024

The village of Watten woke up today to the sight of towering peaks of ice and snow along with cleared streets thanks to selfless volunteers.


Update on Wick 'gas leak' – no danger to public after electrical fault found

19 January 2024
Update on Wick 'gas leak' – no danger to public after electrical fault found

Update on Wick 'gas leak' – no danger to public after electrical fault found

19 January 2024

The 'gas leak' in Wick that led to an area being cordoned off has turned out to be an electrical fault that poses no danger to the public.


Icy issues on Friday night and early Saturday in Caithness

19 January 2024
Icy issues on Friday night and early Saturday in Caithness

Icy issues on Friday night and early Saturday in Caithness

19 January 2024

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for icy surfaces that may cause issues for motorists and pedestrians in Caithness today and tomorrow.


Gas leak in Wick – police cordon off area around Thurso Road after 'bubbling hole' observed

19 January 2024
Gas leak in Wick – police cordon off area around Thurso Road after 'bubbling hole' observed

Gas leak in Wick – police cordon off area around Thurso Road after 'bubbling hole' observed

19 January 2024

Police have cordoned off an area of Wick near the town's Coop store after an apparent gas leak was observed this morning.


It's an 'Ogre from the Arctic', says Wick weather pundit who also predicts hurricane winds for Caithness on Monday

18 January 2024
It's an 'Ogre from the Arctic', says Wick weather pundit who also predicts hurricane winds for Caithness on Monday

It's an 'Ogre from the Arctic', says Wick weather pundit who also predicts hurricane winds for Caithness on Monday

18 January 2024

Wick-based weather pundit Keith Banks reports on the current wintry blast across the far north dubbing it the 'Ogre from the Arctic'.


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