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Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025
Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.


70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025
70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025
A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025

A “road traffic incident” has closed the Dornoch Bridge in both directions, Traffic Scotland was warning on Sunday night.


Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025
Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025

The meeting will decide whether to cut council house rent rises from 8% to 6% at the expense of measures to save tenants money on heating bills.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025
Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025
Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

08 February 2025
6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

08 February 2025

The John O’Groat Journal and The Caithness Courier’s parent company has won 6 titles at the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


One taken to hospital after A9 crash

08 February 2025
One taken to hospital after A9 crash

One taken to hospital after A9 crash

08 February 2025

One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the A9 near the Dornoch Bridge yesterday.


Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025
Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.


Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

08 February 2025
Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

08 February 2025

Staff illness has sparked train cancellations on the Far North Line for the second day in a row.


Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025
Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025

A couple who have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Archie Foundation have been appointed as patrons of the charity.


Police stop-and-search officers recover weapon and drugs from Caithness teens

04 February 2025
Police stop-and-search officers recover weapon and drugs from Caithness teens

Police stop-and-search officers recover weapon and drugs from Caithness teens

04 February 2025

Teens as young as 14 were detected with weapons and drugs by police stop-and-search officers in Caithness during a six month period.


Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

31 January 2025
Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

31 January 2025

Rail journeys on the Far North Line were disrupted on Friday after a "track defect" forced the closure of the route.


16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025
16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025

Almost 16,000 homes in Scotland were already without power at lunchtime on Friday - with Storm Éowyn’s strongest winds pushing north.


Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025
Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025

A GP surgery failed to immediately refer a patient to hospital over "highly abnormal" heart readings just hours before they died of a stroke.


Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025
Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


Power cut hits Caithness communities

21 January 2025
Power cut hits Caithness communities

Power cut hits Caithness communities

21 January 2025

Hundreds of Caithness residents were without electricity on Tuesday afternoon following a power cut.


Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025
Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025

Former BBC and MFR journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands.


'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025
'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.


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