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Thank those who go beyond their call of duty
Thank those who go beyond their call of duty
03 December 2021
Who will be your Highland Heroes 2022 emergency services/armed forces hero?
SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod
SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod
03 December 2021
Chris Kerr reflects on some of the major themes which emerged from the recent Scottish Highlands and Islands Rural Economy Conference & Awards
Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities
Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities
02 December 2021
A significant rise in vandalism and fire raising at public toilets has prompted the council to urge local people to report vandals to the police.
Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness
Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness
02 December 2021
Highland Council warned drivers of damp and wet roads in Caithness as wintry conditions continue to take hold of the county.
Met Office warn of icy roads and snow
Met Office warn of icy roads and snow
01 December 2021
The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning of wintry showers with icy stretches on Wednesday night and into Thursday for the far north.
Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness
Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness
29 November 2021
Highland Council provided a summary of reports from operational staff on road conditions and school closures in the county.
Eight wheeler spreaders Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are ready to tackle wintry roads in Caithness
Eight wheeler spreaders Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are ready to tackle wintry roads in Caithness
28 November 2021
BEAR Scotland and its 'well-loved' team of gritters are geared up and ready to tackle the Caithness winter weather as temperatures drop.
Warning of snow and ice in Caithness for today and tomorrow
Warning of snow and ice in Caithness for today and tomorrow
27 November 2021
The Met Office have issued a Yellow Warning for Caithness saying that a 'cold night with icy stretches' are likely to form quickly tonight.
Caithness buyers encouraged to know their delivery rights and report concerns
Caithness buyers encouraged to know their delivery rights and report concerns
26 November 2021
Caithness shoppers are being advised to know their rights and to report problems about unfair delivery surcharges and misleading claims.
Who will be your school of the year?
Who will be your school of the year?
26 November 2021
Who will you nominate as your Highland Heroes 2022 school of the year?
Support the animals – charity launches Winter Raffle
Support the animals – charity launches Winter Raffle
25 November 2021
The SSPCA has launched a new Winter Raffle to raise funds for the animals in the care of its animal rescue and rehoming centres.
Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness
Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness
25 November 2021
The Met Office warns of wintry showers affecting Caithness and an Amber Warning is in place for high winds forecast on the back of Storm Arwen.
Keep your birds safe against avian flu after outbreak confirmed
Keep your birds safe against avian flu after outbreak confirmed
25 November 2021
New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are required following a number of confirmed cases in the UK.
Appeal for information over crash on A9 at Ousdale
Appeal for information over crash on A9 at Ousdale
24 November 2021
Police are appealing for information following a road crash on the A9 at Ousdale earlier this week.
Applications open for Child Disability Payment – People are 'benefitting from an SNP Government' says Maree Todd MSP
Applications open for Child Disability Payment – People are 'benefitting from an SNP Government' says Maree Todd MSP
24 November 2021
Maree Todd MSP has hailed Scotland’s social security system as applications open for the Scottish Government’s Child Disability Payment.
Most of us have a lot to be thankful for
Most of us have a lot to be thankful for
24 November 2021
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev David Macartney, North Coast Parish, Church of Scotland
Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend
Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend
23 November 2021
A leading rural insurer urges people to prepare for high winds this weekend after the Met Office issued a Yellow weather warning across Caithness.
Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast
Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast
23 November 2021
The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of high winds across the UK on Friday and Saturday with possible gusts of 70 to 80 mph around Caithness coast.
Accident on the A9 near Ousdale broch
Accident on the A9 near Ousdale broch
22 November 2021
One lane has reopened on the A9 between Helmsdale and Berriedale following an accident involving two cars earlier this afternoon.
Lights grow dim for energy provider Bulb – advice for Caithness customers
Lights grow dim for energy provider Bulb – advice for Caithness customers
22 November 2021
Bulb has announced that it will be entering special administration and special advice is available for Caithness customers.