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Highlanders named in King Charles’s birthday honours list

14 June 2024
Highlanders named in King Charles’s birthday honours list

Highlanders named in King Charles’s birthday honours list

14 June 2024

Several Highlanders have been honoured in the King’s birthday honours list.


Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

13 June 2024
Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

13 June 2024

The location of average speed cameras on the A836 west of Thurso has been revealed by Transport Scotland.


Don’t miss out on education money, Caithness youngster urged

13 June 2024
Don’t miss out on education money, Caithness youngster urged

Don’t miss out on education money, Caithness youngster urged

13 June 2024

All eligible young people in Caithness are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August.


PICTURES: Oscars ceremony and big screen showings cap pupils’ film-making exploits

13 June 2024
PICTURES: Oscars ceremony and big screen showings cap pupils’ film-making exploits

PICTURES: Oscars ceremony and big screen showings cap pupils’ film-making exploits

13 June 2024

Movie-making talents of pupils have been celebrated in style - after their creations hit the big screen and were then honoured with an Oscars event.


Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

11 June 2024
Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

11 June 2024

Airline passengers have been warned that restrictions on liquids in hand luggage have been reintroduced at Highland airports.


Who is standing for election in your constituency? Final list of hopefuls announced

07 June 2024
Who is standing for election in your constituency? Final list of hopefuls announced

Who is standing for election in your constituency? Final list of hopefuls announced

07 June 2024

Fourteen candidates will contest the two Westminster seats in the Highland Council area in the upcoming General Election.


£28,000 in pavement parking fines issued to more than 400 Highland motorists

07 June 2024
£28,000 in pavement parking fines issued to more than 400 Highland motorists

£28,000 in pavement parking fines issued to more than 400 Highland motorists

07 June 2024

Hundreds of Highland motorists have been fined for parking on pavements in the months since new laws came into force.


Police ‘disappointed’ at lorry and farm vehicles flouting rules after Highland crackdown

06 June 2024
Police ‘disappointed’ at lorry and farm vehicles flouting rules after Highland crackdown

Police ‘disappointed’ at lorry and farm vehicles flouting rules after Highland crackdown

06 June 2024

"Disappointed" police have hit out at a minority of commercial and agricultural vehicle motorists who flout drivers' hours rules and loading limits.


Apology issued to angry parents after IT misery hits High Life Highland School’s Out bookings website

05 June 2024
Apology issued to angry parents after IT misery hits High Life Highland School’s Out bookings website

Apology issued to angry parents after IT misery hits High Life Highland School’s Out bookings website

05 June 2024

A "massive apology" has been issued by High Life Highland after "unprecedented demand" caused technical issues on its School's Out bookings website.


Sign up to Rural Watch Scotland to help in fight against crime, police urge Highlanders

04 June 2024
Sign up to Rural Watch Scotland to help in fight against crime, police urge Highlanders

Sign up to Rural Watch Scotland to help in fight against crime, police urge Highlanders

04 June 2024

Police have urged residents in the north to sign up to a rural version of Neighbourhood Watch - to fight crime and stay alerted to emergency messages.


Whale and dolphin event to mark World Oceans Day

03 June 2024
Whale and dolphin event to mark World Oceans Day

Whale and dolphin event to mark World Oceans Day

03 June 2024

Whale and dolphin fans will get the chance to learn more about our cetacean friends during a special event in Caithness.


Pay deal reached in long-running strike dispute at University of the Highlands and Islands campuses

02 June 2024
Pay deal reached in long-running strike dispute at University of the Highlands and Islands campuses

Pay deal reached in long-running strike dispute at University of the Highlands and Islands campuses

02 June 2024

The pay deal means industrial action that has affected UHI college campuses across the Highlands - including two in Caithness - is over.


UPDATE: Man treated in hospital following A99 crash involving two cars

02 June 2024
UPDATE: Man treated in hospital following A99 crash involving two cars

UPDATE: Man treated in hospital following A99 crash involving two cars

02 June 2024

A man was taken to hospital after a two-car crash on the A99 yesterday.


A99 reopens following two-car crash near Whaligoe Steps

02 June 2024
A99 reopens following two-car crash near Whaligoe Steps

A99 reopens following two-car crash near Whaligoe Steps

02 June 2024

One of the busiest roads in Caithness was closed for several hours yesterday following a two-car crash.


Top industry honour for council amenities team

02 June 2024
Top industry honour for council amenities team

Top industry honour for council amenities team

02 June 2024

Highland Council’s amenities team have achieved a golden standard after winning a top honour at the Association for Public Sector Excellence awards.


Seabird walk to delight nature fans at Duncansby Head

02 June 2024
Seabird walk to delight nature fans at Duncansby Head

Seabird walk to delight nature fans at Duncansby Head

02 June 2024

Nature fans will get the chance to spot some of Caithness’s many seabird species during a guided walk this week.


Deadline for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP hopefuls draws near

01 June 2024
Deadline for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP hopefuls draws near

Deadline for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP hopefuls draws near

01 June 2024

Time is running out for election hopefuls seeking to throw their hat in the ring to be the county’s next MP.


Engineering works to cause Far North Line train disruption in June

01 June 2024
Engineering works to cause Far North Line train disruption in June

Engineering works to cause Far North Line train disruption in June

01 June 2024

Engineering works are set to bring disruption to passengers on the Far North Line in June.


£1000 rotary club donation windfall to be shared by two Wick groups

31 May 2024
£1000 rotary club donation windfall to be shared by two Wick groups

£1000 rotary club donation windfall to be shared by two Wick groups

31 May 2024

Two Wick groups are celebrating sharing a £1000 windfall between them.


A99 to close at night for two weeks during roadworks

31 May 2024
A99 to close at night for two weeks during roadworks

A99 to close at night for two weeks during roadworks

31 May 2024

One of the busiest roads in Caithness will be closed at night for almost two weeks later this month.


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