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BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

29 November 2022
BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

29 November 2022

Traffic Scotland has just announced that the A9 is currently closed at Achavanich due to a road traffic incident.


Sporting success for Wick High School pupils

29 November 2022
Sporting success for Wick High School pupils

Sporting success for Wick High School pupils

29 November 2022

Wick High School's PE staff recently organised two highly successful sporting excursions for their pupils.


Top tips from Post Office as it predicts peak posting day ahead of Christmas

29 November 2022
Top tips from Post Office as it predicts peak posting day ahead of Christmas

Top tips from Post Office as it predicts peak posting day ahead of Christmas

29 November 2022

Caithness consumers hoping to avoid the Christmas rush are in luck as new Post Office data shared today has revealed the peak posting day.


PICTURE SPECIAL: It's a family festive affair as Wickers turn out in droves for Christmas lights event

28 November 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: It's a family festive affair as Wickers turn out in droves for Christmas lights event

PICTURE SPECIAL: It's a family festive affair as Wickers turn out in droves for Christmas lights event

28 November 2022

Wick town centre was thriving on Saturday afternoon as scores of families turned out for the official switching on of the town's Christmas lights.


Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

28 November 2022
Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

28 November 2022

A disability campaigner from Thurso talked about the 'nightmare trip' she endured while on a train journey to Aberdeen for her daughter's graduation.


Falklands promise by Wick man for a soldier killed in action 40 years ago

28 November 2022
Falklands promise by Wick man for a soldier killed in action 40 years ago

Falklands promise by Wick man for a soldier killed in action 40 years ago

28 November 2022

A Wick man who took up a job in the Falklands made a promise to honour a man killed during the conflict there 40 years ago.


Scottish SPCA appeals for Pet Aid donations from Caithness animal lovers

26 November 2022
Scottish SPCA appeals for Pet Aid donations from Caithness animal lovers

Scottish SPCA appeals for Pet Aid donations from Caithness animal lovers

26 November 2022

The SSPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Caithness to donate food for its Pet Aid programme to help others struggling with the cost of living.


Council shines light on importance of paid and unpaid carers

25 November 2022
Council shines light on importance of paid and unpaid carers

Council shines light on importance of paid and unpaid carers

25 November 2022

Yesterday's Carer’s Rights Day 2022 gave Highland Council the opportunity to highlight and recognise the role played by paid and unpaid carers.


Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

25 November 2022
Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

25 November 2022

The RMT trade union yesterday (November 24) confirmed rail workers have voted to accept the improved pay offer made by ScotRail.


Fishy tale at Freswick but what is this weird creature that Caithness beach cleaners found?

25 November 2022
Fishy tale at Freswick but what is this weird creature that Caithness beach cleaners found?

Fishy tale at Freswick but what is this weird creature that Caithness beach cleaners found?

25 November 2022

An eco-minded couple who were clearing the shoreline at Freswick came across an unusual animal washed up on the beach.


Wick's food bank – visited by King Charles III in August – is attacked by 'mindless vandals'

25 November 2022
Wick's food bank – visited by King Charles III in August – is attacked by 'mindless vandals'

Wick's food bank – visited by King Charles III in August – is attacked by 'mindless vandals'

25 November 2022

Police in Wick are investigating a spate of vandalism around Caithness Foodbank with 10 windows smashed. King Charles III had paid a visit in August.


Remembering Bill Johns from Thurso – the WWII POW daringly hid a radio set in his accordion and met the Pope

23 November 2022
Remembering Bill Johns from Thurso – the WWII POW daringly hid a radio set in his accordion and met the Pope

Remembering Bill Johns from Thurso – the WWII POW daringly hid a radio set in his accordion and met the Pope

23 November 2022

The recent Remembrance event in Thurso served as the backdrop for a local woman remembering her late grandfather and his incredible WWII exploits.


B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

23 November 2022
B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

23 November 2022

After yesterday's flooding of roads in the east of Caithness, Highland Council announced that the B874 Lochshell to Watten road has now re-opened.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

22 November 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

22 November 2022

Local people are warned to drive safely on roads in the county after flood-affected blackspots were observed between Wick and Watten today.


Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

22 November 2022
Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

22 November 2022

Advice has been issued to Caithness residents to prevent them being caught out by dodgy products in this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.


Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

22 November 2022
Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

22 November 2022

Black Rood by David Willem tells the fascinating story of one of Scotland's oldest and most significant crown jewels and whether it still exists.


PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

22 November 2022
PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

22 November 2022

The original Miller Institution building (now Thurso Library) is 160-years-old this year and local kids made artworks to celebrate the milestone.


Missing Thurso man found

19 November 2022
Missing Thurso man found

Missing Thurso man found

19 November 2022

The man reported missing from Thurso on Thursday (November 17) was found, police have confirmed.


Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

18 November 2022
Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

18 November 2022

Reports of flooding have come in from across the county with Wick River observed breaking its banks at Watten today (Friday, November 18).


Tickets available for Belladrum as lineup is announced

18 November 2022
Tickets available for Belladrum as lineup is announced

Tickets available for Belladrum as lineup is announced

18 November 2022

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has unveiled two headliners for next year's event, Travis and Sigrid – tickets on sale from today (Nov 18).


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