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Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

22 March 2024

A Victorian cottage near Wick railway station is in the process of being demolished to make way for the transportation of wind turbine parts.


MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

20 March 2024

The announcement that the Scottish Government is to continue its support for the Wick-Aberdeen air service for another year, was very welcome.


Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

20 March 2024

A Scottish Government minister has said Highland Council must make "every effort" to increase passenger numbers flying between Wick and Aberdeen.


Highland Heroes win for 'Green Hero' striving to make Inverness streets safer for cyclists

Highland Heroes win for 'Green Hero' striving to make Inverness streets safer for cyclists

Highland Heroes win for 'Green Hero' striving to make Inverness streets safer for cyclists

17 March 2024

Emily Williams said winning the award was a 'lovely surprise'.


Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

15 March 2024

An application is under consideration with Highland Council's planning department for a battery energy storage system at Glengolly Farm near Thurso.


Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

14 March 2024

Plans to invest up to £60m new capital in Highland roads and infrastructure were approved at a council meeting today (March 14).


UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

12 March 2024

The A9 between North Kessock and Tore has now re-opened in both directions.


Police direct traffic near Beauly as A9 remains shut Northbound after road collision

Police direct traffic near Beauly as A9 remains shut Northbound after road collision

Police direct traffic near Beauly as A9 remains shut Northbound after road collision

12 March 2024

A police traffic officer is directing traffic at the Lovat Bridge just outside Beauly.


Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

09 March 2024

Do you swerve around potholes and risk getting a hefty fine for driving without due care and attention?


The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

08 March 2024

A retired teacher stood at one spot on the Camster road and took pictures north and south to highlight a 'discontinuity' in maintenance.


'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

07 March 2024

Council leader Raymond Bremner says the £60m investment for Highland roads and infrastructure will see 'biggest improvements' ever seen in communities


A9 dualling prompts call for Wick flights to central belt

A9 dualling prompts call for Wick flights to central belt

A9 dualling prompts call for Wick flights to central belt

06 March 2024

A9 dualling south of Inverness over the coming decade could make scheduled air links between Caithness and the central belt an attractive option.


UPDATE: A9 reopens both ways after earlier car fire north of the Dornoch Bridge

UPDATE: A9 reopens both ways after earlier car fire north of the Dornoch Bridge

UPDATE: A9 reopens both ways after earlier car fire north of the Dornoch Bridge

06 March 2024

The road was closed for a time after the fire broke out at Cuthill just before 3pm. The route had reopened by 4.04pm, said Traffic Scotland.


Berriedale road incident

Berriedale road incident

Berriedale road incident

06 March 2024

Police officers were alerted to an incident on the A9 near Berriedale last night (March 5) regarding a male motorist.


11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

06 March 2024

A young entrepreneur was out and about in Wick on Friday collecting signatures for a petition to get Caithness' badly potholed roads fixed.


Disabled Keiss woman fears for life crossing crumbling road

Disabled Keiss woman fears for life crossing crumbling road

Disabled Keiss woman fears for life crossing crumbling road

05 March 2024

A disabled woman on High Street in Keiss is worried that a fall in the array of potholes outside her home could prove fatal if not fixed soon.


'Is motorsport Fabulous, or Frivolous?' – attend free talk in Thurso to find out

'Is motorsport Fabulous, or Frivolous?' – attend free talk in Thurso to find out

'Is motorsport Fabulous, or Frivolous?' – attend free talk in Thurso to find out

04 March 2024

The Thurso branch of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers announces a talk by the renowned engineer and motorsport fanatic, Dr Peter Hylton.


16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

04 March 2024

Unmarked police patrol vehicles caught the offenders in the first week of an ongoing crackdown on mobile use while driving.


TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

02 March 2024

Trudy Morris welcomes the funding announcement for the Wick-Aberdeen flights, but calls for stability to allow the north Highlands to progress


Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

01 March 2024

Highland Greens MSP Ariane Burgess is calling for a Far North Line station closed last year to be reopened.


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