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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.


Missing Inverness man (35) may have been travelling to Caithness

Missing Inverness man (35) may have been travelling to Caithness

Missing Inverness man (35) may have been travelling to Caithness

25 March 2025

Police have launched a search for a missing Inverness man, who they believe may have travelled to Caithness via public transport.


Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

25 March 2025

A total of 56 drivers were charged with speeding offences last week in the North Highland region.


Public feedback invited on Highland Council draft of Caithness Place Plan before April deadline

Public feedback invited on Highland Council draft of Caithness Place Plan before April deadline

Public feedback invited on Highland Council draft of Caithness Place Plan before April deadline

22 March 2025

Highland Council has released its draft of the Caithness Area Place Plan.


Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

21 March 2025

Flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled this morning following a power outage at the London Airport.


Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

20 March 2025

The Caithness Samaritans branch based in Thurso is looking for volunteers to provide a listening ear for people struggling with their mental health.


Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

20 March 2025

Ongoing episodes of vandalism in Thurso sparked a police appeal for information.


Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025

Firefighters warned that areas of the Highlands will experience a very high risk of wildfires tomorrow with some areas deemed at extreme risk.


Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

19 March 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 2841 sheep.


Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

19 March 2025

It was an emotional evening as communities from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to celebrate their unsung heroes.


Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.


Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

17 March 2025

Volunteers are being sought for a clean-up event around High Ormlie in Thurso on Saturday (March 22).


‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

16 March 2025

It was an emotional night for an Inverness-based dad who was named Carer of the Year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards 2025.


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