Home   Categories   Grid

Free

Back to all categories

A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes

A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes

A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes

15 April 2025

The A9 was closed in two locations on Tuesday lunchtime after separate crashes on the busy trunk road in Easter Ross and Sutherland.


Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

14 April 2025

Two wildfires close to homes on the outskirts of Thurso are being treated as deliberate by police.


Moorland blaze near Thurso successfully extinguished after 3 hour firefighting effort

Moorland blaze near Thurso successfully extinguished after 3 hour firefighting effort

Moorland blaze near Thurso successfully extinguished after 3 hour firefighting effort

10 April 2025

Firefighters have successfully extinguished a moorland blaze close to homes on the north coast near Thurso.


45 year-old man charged after early morning car fire near Thurso

45 year-old man charged after early morning car fire near Thurso

45 year-old man charged after early morning car fire near Thurso

10 April 2025

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a car fire near Thurso this morning.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze near Thurso

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze near Thurso

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze near Thurso

10 April 2025

An “extreme” wildfire risk for Caithness has been extended into the weekend amid an active grass fire and heavy smoke in the Thurso area.


Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

10 April 2025

Police are investigating after a car was set ablaze at the second attempt in an early morning arson attack near Thurso


Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025

Keeping the kids busy and entertained over the Easter holidays can be a bit of a challenge, but you don’t have to look too far for some fantastic fun.


‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

04 April 2025

A teenager who saved his dad’s life when he sliced his arm open doing DIY has been rewarded for his heroic actions.


Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

03 April 2025

Every Highland resident offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring is being urged to come forward, get jagged and stay protected.


Traffic disruption warning after water main burst

Traffic disruption warning after water main burst

Traffic disruption warning after water main burst

03 April 2025

Repairs are under way after a burst main caused a water outage in Halkirk.


Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

02 April 2025

The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae will be followed by the show and sale of 1200 store cattle.


Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

02 April 2025

Public Health Scotland encourages Caithness residents offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.


Caithness ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Caithness ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Caithness ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.


Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

02 April 2025

Nominations are now open ahead of the Prosper’s annual Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards, set to take place this September.


Timetable for looming A9 roadworks revealed

Timetable for looming A9 roadworks revealed

Timetable for looming A9 roadworks revealed

01 April 2025

The timetable for roadworks on a key A9 link has been outlined before it starts later this month.


‘Caithness should be proud of variety and standard of sport’: Halkirk photographer James Gunn shortlisted again in Scottish Press Awards

‘Caithness should be proud of variety and standard of sport’: Halkirk photographer James Gunn shortlisted again in Scottish Press Awards

‘Caithness should be proud of variety and standard of sport’: Halkirk photographer James Gunn shortlisted again in Scottish Press Awards

30 March 2025

A Caithness photographer has been shortlisted for a national award for his work in the Caithness Courier and John O’Groat Journal – for the tenth time


Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

30 March 2025

The region’s new Youth Convener will attend meetings of Highland Council’s education committee.


Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

27 March 2025

Officers say the 35-year-old has been traced ‘safe and well’ after appeals to locate him.


Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.


Home bargains issue ‘urgent recall’ over Easter plushies

Home bargains issue ‘urgent recall’ over Easter plushies

Home bargains issue ‘urgent recall’ over Easter plushies

25 March 2025

Home Bargains have multiple stores across the Highlands and Moray in Inverness, Tain, Dingwall, Aviemore, Nairn and Elgin.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More