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‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024
‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024

His engaging wit and infectious giggle endeared him to everyone, but it was his talent as a scribe which was most impressive..


Castletown man in court over alleged 29-hour siege

06 November 2024
Castletown man in court over alleged 29-hour siege

Castletown man in court over alleged 29-hour siege

06 November 2024

A 49-year-old man has appeared at court charged in connection with an alleged 29-hour siege in Castletown on Monday and Tuesday.


Caithness man caught driving on Wester Ross road while disqualified

31 October 2024
Caithness man caught driving on Wester Ross road while disqualified

Caithness man caught driving on Wester Ross road while disqualified

31 October 2024

A man caught driving while he was disqualified will be sentenced next month.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

22 September 2024
CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

22 September 2024

Ex tech worker ran a Highland retreat centre for Christian pastors and missionaries.


‘Stupid and juvenile’ sexual prank in Wick backfired, court told

11 September 2024
‘Stupid and juvenile’ sexual prank in Wick backfired, court told

‘Stupid and juvenile’ sexual prank in Wick backfired, court told

11 September 2024

‘He thought the complainer would treat it as a joke but he didn't and clearly he was upset by it and contacted the police.’


Cocaine-selling illegal immigrant expects to be deported after police sting operation

20 August 2024
Cocaine-selling illegal immigrant expects to be deported after police sting operation

Cocaine-selling illegal immigrant expects to be deported after police sting operation

20 August 2024

The 23-year-old Romanian was recruited by a serious organised crime gang uncovered by the police County Lines operation.


Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

20 May 2024
Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

20 May 2024

A far north solicitor has been struck off for dishonesty after forging her client’s signature on a will.


Caithness rapist jailed for 9 years

12 April 2024
Caithness rapist jailed for 9 years

Caithness rapist jailed for 9 years

12 April 2024

A sex offender who was freed by appeal judges a week before he stood trial for rape and extortion was jailed for nine years today (Friday).


Fine for Wick drink-driver

06 April 2024
Fine for Wick drink-driver

Fine for Wick drink-driver

06 April 2024

A Wick man found to have been driving with more than twice the legal drink-driving limit was fined £400 at Wick Sheriff Court.


One-year ban and £300 fine for motorist with Ketamin in system

22 March 2024
One-year ban and £300 fine for motorist with Ketamin in system

One-year ban and £300 fine for motorist with Ketamin in system

22 March 2024

A MOTORIST who took the calming drug Ketamin has been fine £300 and banned from the road for a year.


Fine and penalty points for provisional driver who had no insurance

22 March 2024
Fine and penalty points for provisional driver who had no insurance

Fine and penalty points for provisional driver who had no insurance

22 March 2024

A provisional driver who used his vehicle without insurance and a qualified driver was fined a total of £400 at Wick Sheriff Court last week.


Have a cracking time in the Cairngorms this Easter

11 March 2024
Have a cracking time in the Cairngorms this Easter

Have a cracking time in the Cairngorms this Easter

11 March 2024

Enjoy a bargain two-night break in a Macdonald Aviemore Resort family room this Easter along with your eggs!


Former Thurso man admits having scalpel and knife in Inverness lane

06 March 2024
Former Thurso man admits having scalpel and knife in Inverness lane

Former Thurso man admits having scalpel and knife in Inverness lane

06 March 2024

A 43-year-old man who said he has turned his back on crime and drugs will be sentenced at Inverness Sheriff Court later this month.


Latheron SWI: Egg farmer gives a cracking talk

14 February 2024
Latheron SWI: Egg farmer gives a cracking talk

Latheron SWI: Egg farmer gives a cracking talk

14 February 2024

Mrs Carol Grant, president, welcomed members of Latheron SWI to a snowy February meeting.


Invitation to hop over the Pentland Firth for Kirkwall’s Festival of Light

31 January 2024
Invitation to hop over the Pentland Firth for Kirkwall’s Festival of Light

Invitation to hop over the Pentland Firth for Kirkwall’s Festival of Light

31 January 2024

If you’re in need of something to brighten up these dark winter evenings, head across to Orkney for the inaugural Kirkwall BID Festival of Light.


Delays to toddler crash death trial sparks concern from sheriff

29 January 2024
Delays to toddler crash death trial sparks concern from sheriff

Delays to toddler crash death trial sparks concern from sheriff

29 January 2024

A sheriff has expressed concern over lack of progress in the case of a Caithness car crash that claimed a two-year-old's life and injured his mother.


Police appeal for dash-cam footage after fatal crash in Caithness

04 December 2023
Police appeal for dash-cam footage after fatal crash in Caithness

Police appeal for dash-cam footage after fatal crash in Caithness

04 December 2023

A 47-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.


Irish band take home Caithness Triple C Music Club award

28 November 2023
Irish band take home Caithness Triple C Music Club award

Irish band take home Caithness Triple C Music Club award

28 November 2023

The Stephen Smyth Band from Ireland have won their second Caithness Triple C Country Music Club band of the year award.


Inverness shop worker pushed and racially abused by Thurso man

12 November 2023
Inverness shop worker pushed and racially abused by Thurso man

Inverness shop worker pushed and racially abused by Thurso man

12 November 2023

A passing traffic warden then filmed what happened on his body-cam.


News in Brief: Driver had no insurance – Ploughing match – Phone fine – Coffee afternoon

03 November 2023
News in Brief: Driver had no insurance – Ploughing match – Phone fine – Coffee afternoon

News in Brief: Driver had no insurance – Ploughing match – Phone fine – Coffee afternoon

03 November 2023

Court updates, a ploughing match returns and a weekend coffee morning...


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