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Frank breaks through £20,000 barrier after coastal walk for dementia charity

Frank breaks through £20,000 barrier after coastal walk for dementia charity

Frank breaks through £20,000 barrier after coastal walk for dementia charity

03 June 2024

Caithness charity walker Frank Stephen has been thanked for raising an “amazing amount of money” for Alzheimer Scotland.


A9 closed near Skiach following a two-vehicle road crash

A9 closed near Skiach following a two-vehicle road crash

A9 closed near Skiach following a two-vehicle road crash

03 June 2024

Emergency services are in attendance and a diversion is in place at the Skiach services.


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

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.


Ukrainian clown who escaped his war-torn country coming to Wick as part of Circus Montini

Ukrainian clown who escaped his war-torn country coming to Wick as part of Circus Montini

Ukrainian clown who escaped his war-torn country coming to Wick as part of Circus Montini

02 June 2024

A circus due to visit Wick and Golspie next month includes a Ukrainian clown who has escaped the devastation of his country to settle in the UK.


A99 reopens following two-car crash near Whaligoe Steps

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.


PICTURES: Rousing send-off as Wick rowers set off on unsupported round-Britain trip

PICTURES: Rousing send-off as Wick rowers set off on unsupported round-Britain trip

PICTURES: Rousing send-off as Wick rowers set off on unsupported round-Britain trip

01 June 2024

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross were given a rousing send-off today as they headed out to sea at the start of their epic round-Britain challenge.


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

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.


‘A blatant abomination’: North coast resident blasts plan to erect antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on summit of Ben Tongue

‘A blatant abomination’: North coast resident blasts plan to erect antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on summit of Ben Tongue

‘A blatant abomination’: North coast resident blasts plan to erect antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on summit of Ben Tongue

01 June 2024

Orbex is seeking planning consent to site the antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on the summit of Ben Tongue.


Engineering works to cause Far North Line train disruption in June

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.


A99 to close at night for two weeks during roadworks

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.


There’s a huge journey ahead of us: Wick round-Britain rowers praise ‘phenomenal’ support

There’s a huge journey ahead of us: Wick round-Britain rowers praise ‘phenomenal’ support

There’s a huge journey ahead of us: Wick round-Britain rowers praise ‘phenomenal’ support

31 May 2024

The intrepid Wick couple who are about to spend two months at sea on a round-Britain challenge have described the support as “absolutely phenomenal”.


Bill on 'tourist tax' backed by Highland Council approved at Holyrood

Bill on 'tourist tax' backed by Highland Council approved at Holyrood

Bill on 'tourist tax' backed by Highland Council approved at Holyrood

28 May 2024

MSPs have voted in favour of introducing a tourist tax in Scotland.


Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

28 May 2024

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit the region once again tomorrow.


Beyond my wildest dreams: Frank’s charity walk raises more than £19,000

Beyond my wildest dreams: Frank’s charity walk raises more than £19,000

Beyond my wildest dreams: Frank’s charity walk raises more than £19,000

27 May 2024

Retired vet Frank Stephen admitted he was “astounded” at the response to his Inverness to Caithness fundraising walk in aid of Alzheimer Scotland.


Holidaying Scots urged to plan ahead for 2024 election day – all you need to know about photo ID, postal and proxy voting

Holidaying Scots urged to plan ahead for 2024 election day – all you need to know about photo ID, postal and proxy voting

Holidaying Scots urged to plan ahead for 2024 election day – all you need to know about photo ID, postal and proxy voting

25 May 2024

The general election is less than 40 days away, so you’ll need to make sure you are registered to vote well ahead of the July 4 polling day.


Chance for women’s and girls’ football clubs in Highlands to grab some extra cash

Chance for women’s and girls’ football clubs in Highlands to grab some extra cash

Chance for women’s and girls’ football clubs in Highlands to grab some extra cash

25 May 2024

Women’s and girls’ football clubs across the Highland and Islands have a final chance to apply for funding of up to £1000 to help their teams.


Do you know an inspiring woman in the Highland business community?

Do you know an inspiring woman in the Highland business community?

Do you know an inspiring woman in the Highland business community?

25 May 2024

It’s almost that time of year again as the Highland Business Women Awards are making a return.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Sponsors show their support for awards and 17 years of excellence!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Sponsors show their support for awards and 17 years of excellence!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Sponsors show their support for awards and 17 years of excellence!

24 May 2024

HITA sponsors show their belief and confidence in Highlands and Islands tourism and hospitality


Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

23 May 2024

Caledonian Sleeper services from the Highlands and Aberdeen tonight have been cancelled.


Ukrainian clown who escaped his war-torn country coming to Wick as part of Circus Montini

Ukrainian clown who escaped his war-torn country coming to Wick as part of Circus Montini

Ukrainian clown who escaped his war-torn country coming to Wick as part of Circus Montini

23 May 2024

A circus due to visit Wick and Golspie next month includes a Ukrainian clown who has escaped the devastation of his country to settle in the UK.


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