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Highland teenager stabbed friend eight times

19 August 2021
Highland teenager stabbed friend eight times

Highland teenager stabbed friend eight times

19 August 2021

A 17-year-old father has been locked up after brutally stabbing his friend eight times.


Door damaged in Wick vandalism incident

17 August 2021
Door damaged in Wick vandalism incident

Door damaged in Wick vandalism incident

17 August 2021

Police in Wick are appealing for information relating to an incident of vandalism in the town.


Wick marks India Independence Day with garden party

17 August 2021
Wick marks India Independence Day with garden party

Wick marks India Independence Day with garden party

17 August 2021

India Independence Day was celebrated in the northernmost part of mainland Scotland at the weekend.


Cardboard cut-out police officers help combat speeding in Reay

16 August 2021
Cardboard cut-out police officers help combat speeding in Reay

Cardboard cut-out police officers help combat speeding in Reay

16 August 2021

Reay is the latest village where cardboard cut-out cops wielding radar guns have been deployed – and early signs are that the move is paying off.


Councillors agree to extend conservation boundary with aim of 'bringing people back to Pulteneytown'

14 August 2021
Councillors agree to extend conservation boundary with aim of 'bringing people back to Pulteneytown'

Councillors agree to extend conservation boundary with aim of 'bringing people back to Pulteneytown'

14 August 2021

Councillors have agreed to extend the boundary of the Pulteneytown conservation area as part of a plan to bring that part of Wick "back to life".


North journalists in line for top industry awards

29 July 2021
North journalists in line for top industry awards

North journalists in line for top industry awards

29 July 2021

Highland News and Media has been recognised for its leading journalism by reaching the finals of the national industry awards.


Two men face trial over serious assault that endangered a teenager's life

20 July 2021
Two men face trial over serious assault that endangered a teenager's life

Two men face trial over serious assault that endangered a teenager's life

20 July 2021

A jury is to try two Wick men on a charge of serious assault to the danger of a teenager's life.


Council 'followed correct procedures' in granting permission to spaceport

10 June 2021
Council 'followed correct procedures' in granting permission to spaceport

Council 'followed correct procedures' in granting permission to spaceport

10 June 2021

Highland Council was entitled to grant permission for Scotland's first spaceport in Sutherland, a lawyer has told a judicial review of the decision.


Mart Prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts

05 May 2021
Mart Prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts

Mart Prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts

05 May 2021

Leading prices from Monday's mart sale at Quoybrae


Police Scotland welcome jail term for predator found guilty of sex crimes against children

29 April 2021
Police Scotland welcome jail term for predator found guilty of sex crimes against children

Police Scotland welcome jail term for predator found guilty of sex crimes against children

29 April 2021

Police have praise the bravery of young victims who came forward after a Caithness man was sentenced for serious sexual offences and abuse of children


Knife-wielding thief jailed over struggle on bus

13 April 2021
Knife-wielding thief jailed over struggle on bus

Knife-wielding thief jailed over struggle on bus

13 April 2021

A BUS journey turned violent when passengers had to disarm a thief who produced a knife after being challenged about stealing.


POLL: Are you washing your face mask often enough?

09 April 2021
POLL: Are you washing your face mask often enough?

POLL: Are you washing your face mask often enough?

09 April 2021

Study shows one in seven people have never washed their face mask. How often do you wash yours?


Speeding drivers given warning from sheriff after man caught doing 65 mph in 30 limit

02 April 2021
Speeding drivers given warning from sheriff after man caught doing 65 mph in 30 limit

Speeding drivers given warning from sheriff after man caught doing 65 mph in 30 limit

02 April 2021

A sheriff has warned high-speed drivers in Caithness about the potential for serious consequences.


Highland councillors clash over spending surplus on road repairs

30 March 2021
Highland councillors clash over spending surplus on road repairs

Highland councillors clash over spending surplus on road repairs

30 March 2021

The local authority now has a £44 million surplus for the financial year after it received further government funding.


Highland superfast broadband rollout unlikely to be delivered until 2027, says MSP

18 February 2021
Highland superfast broadband rollout unlikely to be delivered until 2027, says MSP

Highland superfast broadband rollout unlikely to be delivered until 2027, says MSP

18 February 2021

Edward Mountain MSP says it seems increasingly likely the rollout of superfast broadband to Highland communities won’t be delivered until 2027.


NHS Highland staff invited to take part in Healing Process session

17 February 2021
NHS Highland staff invited to take part in Healing Process session

NHS Highland staff invited to take part in Healing Process session

17 February 2021

People who feel they suffered bullying or harassment while working with NHS Highland are being invited to take part in an online session.


Woman left ‘frightened’ by accused

12 November 2020
Woman left ‘frightened’ by accused

Woman left ‘frightened’ by accused

12 November 2020

A sheriff has taken steps to ensure a woman from Thurso will not be bothered by a man who upset her.


Gray gets off to a great start in bid for Thurso Winter Stableford title

28 October 2020
Gray gets off to a great start in bid for Thurso Winter Stableford title

Gray gets off to a great start in bid for Thurso Winter Stableford title

28 October 2020

After a hugely successful summer golf season at Thurso, the winter fixtures are in full swing with the Winter Stableford being played over 10 rounds.


Campbell's 20-point haul is pick of the bunch in last round of September Series

07 October 2020
Campbell's 20-point haul is pick of the bunch in last round of September Series

Campbell's 20-point haul is pick of the bunch in last round of September Series

07 October 2020

Thurso Golf Club's September Series – a mini summer league played over the nine-hole course – was very popular with almost 300 rounds being played.


Success for Farquhar with 228-point haul over six rounds

06 October 2020
Success for Farquhar with 228-point haul over six rounds

Success for Farquhar with 228-point haul over six rounds

06 October 2020

Sandy Cumming won the final round of the Thurso EGGS summer competitions, with Jim Farquhar taking overall victory.


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