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4 months of disruption expected during Thurso sewer repairs

4 months of disruption expected during Thurso sewer repairs

4 months of disruption expected during Thurso sewer repairs

30 May 2024

Four months of disruption is expected when repairs to a deteriorating sewer are carried out under the pier at Thurso Harbour.


Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

28 May 2024

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit the region once again tomorrow.


Net-zero flight plan for Highlands discussed at aviation event

Net-zero flight plan for Highlands discussed at aviation event

Net-zero flight plan for Highlands discussed at aviation event

26 May 2024

An innovative flight project that has used Wick airport to test new technologies held a conference aimed at bringing low-carbon aviation to the area.


Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

23 May 2024

Caledonian Sleeper services from the Highlands and Aberdeen tonight have been cancelled.


Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

22 May 2024

Weather warnings for heavy rain have now been issued for all of the Highlands following a second yellow alert - this time for the north and west.


30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

21 May 2024

A 30-hour long weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Cycle pair reach Groats for LEJOG Palestinian fundraiser and hit 98% of goal

Cycle pair reach Groats for LEJOG Palestinian fundraiser and hit 98% of goal

Cycle pair reach Groats for LEJOG Palestinian fundraiser and hit 98% of goal

21 May 2024

A pair of friends cycled into John O’Groats on Sunday and completed a UK charity run to send medical aid to Palestinian people.


Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

20 May 2024

He says ‘I can't think of anything in Britain that has really improved. I can't think of a single thing’ but ‘I'm hopeful of change’.


Did a billionaire Russian oligarch land at Wick airport today?

Did a billionaire Russian oligarch land at Wick airport today?

Did a billionaire Russian oligarch land at Wick airport today?

20 May 2024

A private jet owned by a powerful Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin landed at Wick airport today, according to a local flight watcher.


Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop urged to listen over roads funding for Caithness

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop urged to listen over roads funding for Caithness

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop urged to listen over roads funding for Caithness

18 May 2024

A Caithness campaigner has urged Scottish Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, to take action on “the utterly appalling state” of roads in the far north


Bagpiper sought for Evel Knievel themed event at John O’Groats

Bagpiper sought for Evel Knievel themed event at John O’Groats

Bagpiper sought for Evel Knievel themed event at John O’Groats

16 May 2024

A UK motorbike club, endorsed by the family of the late Evel Knievel, is seeking a bagpiper to play at the start of their UK trek from John O’Groats.


PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

15 May 2024

A young farmer set out from John O’Groats with his support team on Sunday and is heading to Land’s End in a pig-themed car aptly named Pigasso.


PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

08 May 2024

Two French aviators touched down at Wick airport as part of their daring, record-breaking bid to cross the Atlantic in a small gyrocopter.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

07 May 2024

Thurso was not only buzzing with cruise ship tourists at the weekend but also a huge convoy of colourful historic lorries and commercial vehicles.


Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

07 May 2024

Plans to boost road safety and encourage more people to cycle or walk have passed their latest milestone.


Thurso set to welcome dozens of vintage and historic lorries

Thurso set to welcome dozens of vintage and historic lorries

Thurso set to welcome dozens of vintage and historic lorries

01 May 2024

A convoy of vintage lorries and other commercial vehicles is set to hit the streets en route to Thurso this Saturday.


New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

01 May 2024

Roadworks scheduled on the A9 in the far north have been rescheduled by Bear Scotland, the trunk road operator.


Thurso in line for new high school and primaries as part of £2bn investment plan

Thurso in line for new high school and primaries as part of £2bn investment plan

Thurso in line for new high school and primaries as part of £2bn investment plan

01 May 2024

Thurso is in line for a new secondary school and three primaries as part of the newly released Highland Investment Plan worth in excess of £2bn.


Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

28 April 2024

Members of the public can have their say on a 20-year vision for improved transport in the Highlands and Islands.


More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

24 April 2024

ScotRail staff shortages are again causing disruption for train passengers travelling between Inverness and Caithness.


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