NEWS

No new coronavirus cases in the Highlands

THE region remains with two official coronavirus cases, according to today's Scottish Government statistics.

Inverness Highland Games and Highland Pride cancelled due to coronavirus

ORGANISERS of both the Inverness Highland Games and Highland Pride have announced their cancellation due to ongoing concerns around coronavirus.

Second coronavirus case confirmed in the Highlands

THE region's second official coronavirus case has been confirmed.

Wick Thursday Group's first annual bulb show

Members of the Thursday Group held their first annual bulb show in Wick's Nethercliffe Hotel on Thursday.

Caithness councillors 'appalled' at Loganair decision

Councillors from both Wick and Thurso have united to condemn Loganair's decision to axe Wick to Edinburgh flights.

First coronavirus case confirmed in the Highlands

THE region's first official coronavirus case has been confirmed.

Horsin' Around for Sport Relief

Horsin' Around stables held a special charity event at Lyth in aid of Sport Relief 2020.

Mackays make it a treble at invitation tournament

The annual Caithness Invitation Tournament saw players from Shetland, Orkney, Inverness and Fife take part alongside a strong entry of local players.

Popular Wick café closed after break-in

Popular Wick café Wicker's World is closed after a break-in today.

Science festival Family Fun Day cancelled as part of coronavirus response

Caithness International Science Festival's Family Fun Day is among the events to be cancelled as part of the nationwide response to coronavirus.

Football in shutdown over coronavirus outbreak

SCOTTISH football is in indefinite shutdown amid the coronavirus crisis.

Highland Council chief warns of 'rapidly changing situation'

Highland Council says there are no plans as yet to close schools over the coronavirus threat, while warning that it is a rapidly changing situation.

Caithness Chamber of Commerce wants 'urgent action' after loss of Edinburgh service

Caithness Chamber of Commerce is calling for "urgent action" from the Scottish Government in response to the withdrawal of Wick/Edinburgh flights.

Airport operator hopes Wick John O'Groats can still have a viable future

Airport operator Highlands and Islands Airports Limited says it remains hopeful that Wick John O'Groats can have "a viable and sustainable future”.

Withdrawal of Edinburgh connection will have 'significant impact', says Gail Ross

North MSP Gail Ross has spoken of her dismay at the imminent withdrawal of Loganair's flights between Wick and Edinburgh.

Loganair to axe Wick to Edinburgh service

Wick John O’Groats Airport has been dealt a devastating blow with the news that Loganair is to axe the service linking Caithness with Edinburgh.

Bright future in the pipeline for Subsea 7 in Caithness

The future for Subsea 7 at its Caithness yards looks "very positive", according to site manager Willie Watt.

Quarter-final victory comes at a cost for Vikings

Thurso booked their place in the last four of the North Caledonian Cup with a 4-0 quarter-final win against Bunillidh at the Naver all-weather pitch.

Anglers hoping for better luck this time against Invergordon

Halkirk manager Ewan McElroy is hoping it will be a case of third time lucky when his young guns take on North Caledonian Cup holders Invergordon.

Athletic club takes on three junior coaches – and more volunteers welcome

Caithness AAC has stepped up its efforts to help young local athletes make the most of their potential by appointing three new junior coaches.