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Far more money needed to get Caithness roads to acceptable standard, says campaigner

Far more money needed to get Caithness roads to acceptable standard, says campaigner

Far more money needed to get Caithness roads to acceptable standard, says campaigner

20 October 2023

Caithness campaigner Iain Gregory has warned of the "vast" cost that will be involved in getting local roads back to the standard of a decade ago.


Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023

There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.


County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

20 October 2023

Police Scotland reported on the success of a recent UK-wide initiative to target drug dealers who exploit vulnerable young people by cuckooing


190 miles three times a week? Caithness teenager plots road to success at Ross County

190 miles three times a week? Caithness teenager plots road to success at Ross County

190 miles three times a week? Caithness teenager plots road to success at Ross County

20 October 2023

Ethan Kevill knows the road towards first-team recognition at Ross County is long and winding – and strewn with hazards.


Teenager brandished hammer at train driver approaching Wick station

Teenager brandished hammer at train driver approaching Wick station

Teenager brandished hammer at train driver approaching Wick station

19 October 2023

Sentence has been deferred on a young Caithness man who brandished a hammer at a train driver.


Man punched victim outside Thurso club after being racially abused, court told

Man punched victim outside Thurso club after being racially abused, court told

Man punched victim outside Thurso club after being racially abused, court told

19 October 2023

An Aberdeenshire apprentice was racially abused before getting into a fight during a night-out in Thurso, a court has been told.


Power cuts hit Caithness communities as engineers work to restore network

Power cuts hit Caithness communities as engineers work to restore network

Power cuts hit Caithness communities as engineers work to restore network

19 October 2023

Power outages are being reported in Dunnet and elsewhere in Caithness as Storm Babet is affecting power supplies across the Highlands.


Caithness braces itself as Storm Babet strikes

Caithness braces itself as Storm Babet strikes

Caithness braces itself as Storm Babet strikes

19 October 2023

Some damage was caused to building in Caithness on Thursday due to gusty winds but the fear is that "worse is to come" on Friday and Saturday.


Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

19 October 2023

Two musicians will be performing in Sutherland and Caithness as they approach the end of a fundraising bike ride from Land's End to John O’Groats.


Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

19 October 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says he is greatly concerned that floods could have a detrimental effect on Scotland's important seed potato stock.


Wick driver fined over road rage incident in town

Wick driver fined over road rage incident in town

Wick driver fined over road rage incident in town

19 October 2023

A motorist ended up on the wrong side of the law after being caught up in an outbreak of road rage in Wick.


Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

19 October 2023

People are being urged not to travel within or to areas covered by a red 'danger to life' warning, and have advised caution in amber and yellow areas.


Police concern over vehicle found with accident damage on B870

Police concern over vehicle found with accident damage on B870

Police concern over vehicle found with accident damage on B870

19 October 2023

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was found with accident damage on the B870 Calder road at Achscrabster Quarry junction.


Caithness police constable to contest assault charge

Caithness police constable to contest assault charge

Caithness police constable to contest assault charge

19 October 2023

A Caithness policeman has confirmed that he is to contest a charge of assault while on duty.


Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

19 October 2023

The Met Office updated its forecast on Storm Babet and extended warnings until the end of Saturday to cater for ongoing rain across eastern Scotland.


Wick driver avoids ban after insurance 'oversight'

Wick driver avoids ban after insurance 'oversight'

Wick driver avoids ban after insurance 'oversight'

19 October 2023

Wick man Steven Bruce has been fined £400 after being caught driving his car while uninsured.


'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

19 October 2023

Pedestrians were forced to make diversions around rotting fish and splattered innards on Wick Bridge yesterday.


McElroy hails 'big, big three points' as Anglers get the better of Golspie

McElroy hails 'big, big three points' as Anglers get the better of Golspie

McElroy hails 'big, big three points' as Anglers get the better of Golspie

19 October 2023

Halkirk United continued their strong start to the season in the North Caledonian League when they beat Golspie 2-1 at Morrison Park on Wednesday.


Funding will help Caithness KLICS run its young carers' minibus service

Funding will help Caithness KLICS run its young carers' minibus service

Funding will help Caithness KLICS run its young carers' minibus service

19 October 2023

A Caithness charity that supports young carers in the county has received a funding boost to help it runs its minibus service.


Scrabster Harbour Trust welcomes new milestone for floating wind farm

Scrabster Harbour Trust welcomes new milestone for floating wind farm

Scrabster Harbour Trust welcomes new milestone for floating wind farm

18 October 2023

Scrabster Harbour Trust has welcomed the latest breakthrough for the planned Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm off the north coast of Caithness.


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