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400 Highland homes and businesses hit by power cuts

400 Highland homes and businesses hit by power cuts

400 Highland homes and businesses hit by power cuts

04 April 2024

The homes and businesses affected were in the Great Glen and Caithness.


Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.


Staff shortage prompts cancellations on Far North Line

Staff shortage prompts cancellations on Far North Line

Staff shortage prompts cancellations on Far North Line

03 April 2024

Services between Inverness and Wick are being cancelled today due to a shortage of train crew.


17th century Dunnet minister who put Caithness on the map is subject of Castletown talk

17th century Dunnet minister who put Caithness on the map is subject of Castletown talk

17th century Dunnet minister who put Caithness on the map is subject of Castletown talk

03 April 2024

Caithness-born author James Miller will speak at the next Caithness Family History Society meeting about historic cartographer Timothy Pont.


Body discovered near John O’Groats – Police currently investigating

Body discovered near John O’Groats – Police currently investigating

Body discovered near John O’Groats – Police currently investigating

02 April 2024

A police presence was noted over the last few days near John O’Groats and it has just been confirmed that a body was discovered.


Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

02 April 2024

Motorists arriving in Caithness this week were greeted by a sign saying “Welcome to the Moon” and warning them to watch out for “craters” ahead.


Seen strange glowing lights in the Caithness countryside? UK Glow-worm Survey wants to know

Seen strange glowing lights in the Caithness countryside? UK Glow-worm Survey wants to know

Seen strange glowing lights in the Caithness countryside? UK Glow-worm Survey wants to know

02 April 2024

A rare sighting in 1958 has glow-worm enthusiasts keen to find out if the report was accurate in highlighting Loch Watten as a habitat for the insect.


Highland newborn baby who was critically ill ‘looks like he’s going to make it’ as he comes off ventilator

Highland newborn baby who was critically ill ‘looks like he’s going to make it’ as he comes off ventilator

Highland newborn baby who was critically ill ‘looks like he’s going to make it’ as he comes off ventilator

01 April 2024

Kyro Macphee was born on March 22, yet at just a week old he had been placed on a ventilator and was fighting off a severe infection.


It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

29 March 2024

Brandon McPhee has spoken of how much he enjoys being able to bring a little bit of Caithness over to the Emerald Isle after his latest accolade.


PICTURES: Lifeboat update on cliff fall incident at Thurso

PICTURES: Lifeboat update on cliff fall incident at Thurso

PICTURES: Lifeboat update on cliff fall incident at Thurso

29 March 2024

A lifeboat spokesperson provided an update to the incident at Thurso’s Victoria Walk today after a woman was reported to have fallen from a cliff.


Vandals who damaged campervan being hunted by police

Vandals who damaged campervan being hunted by police

Vandals who damaged campervan being hunted by police

29 March 2024

Police are hunting vandals after a campervan was targeted in Thurso last weekend.


Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

29 March 2024

Emergency services have rushed to a coastal cliff near Thurso after concerns were raised for a woman.


Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

27 March 2024

A Highland business has secured a four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with the local authority.


Public invited to Encompass Caithness campaign group meeting in Wick

Public invited to Encompass Caithness campaign group meeting in Wick

Public invited to Encompass Caithness campaign group meeting in Wick

27 March 2024

Encompass Caithness will hold a meeting for parents/carers of children and adults with additional needs on Thursday (March 28) in Wick.


Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

27 March 2024

Four decades ago, four Beauly lads decided to start a band for the love of music. Fast forward to 2024 and they are still giving it their best.


Met Office warns of fresh disruption to travel with yellow alert for snow and rain

Met Office warns of fresh disruption to travel with yellow alert for snow and rain

Met Office warns of fresh disruption to travel with yellow alert for snow and rain

24 March 2024

The yellow weather warning comes into effect on Tuesday.


WATCH the films: Over 160 attend Wick summit for creating a sustainable future in Caithness and Sutherland

WATCH the films: Over 160 attend Wick summit for creating a sustainable future in Caithness and Sutherland

WATCH the films: Over 160 attend Wick summit for creating a sustainable future in Caithness and Sutherland

23 March 2024

This week's Focus North conference in Wick set the scene for the future of the far north and included bespoke films available to watch.


Free events to boost digital wellbeing set to take place in the Highlands

Free events to boost digital wellbeing set to take place in the Highlands

Free events to boost digital wellbeing set to take place in the Highlands

22 March 2024

The events are aimed to help people develop a more positive relationship with their phones and learn how to take control of their personal data.


Get a year’s subscription to the John O'Groat Journal for a £25 charity donation

Get a year’s subscription to the John O'Groat Journal for a £25 charity donation

Get a year’s subscription to the John O'Groat Journal for a £25 charity donation

22 March 2024

The deal will see all the money collected from this promotion going to Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Caithness band Neon Waltz pulls out of major US festival to 'support the Palestinian cause'

Caithness band Neon Waltz pulls out of major US festival to 'support the Palestinian cause'

Caithness band Neon Waltz pulls out of major US festival to 'support the Palestinian cause'

21 March 2024

John O'Groats band Neon Waltz pulled out of a major US festival due to its connections with the US military and the Israeli-Gaza conflict.


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