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Fatigue wake-up call for Scotland’s drivers on the A9

Fatigue wake-up call for Scotland’s drivers on the A9

Fatigue wake-up call for Scotland’s drivers on the A9

13 February 2023

A powerful campaign by The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland has gone live reminding drivers about the dangers of driver fatigue.


FERGUS EWING: 'Once trust goes – elections are lost. And deservedly so'

FERGUS EWING: 'Once trust goes – elections are lost. And deservedly so'

FERGUS EWING: 'Once trust goes – elections are lost. And deservedly so'

12 February 2023

Veteran SNP MSP brands 'lame' A9 dualling delay excuses as balderdash – and fears more lives will be lost.


Petition calls for 'proper plan' for the A9 – north and south of Inverness

Petition calls for 'proper plan' for the A9 – north and south of Inverness

Petition calls for 'proper plan' for the A9 – north and south of Inverness

10 February 2023

Highland Liberal Democrats want people power to help speed up a plan for dualling of the A9.


Caithness business leader says decision on A9 road is 'reprehensible' and putting lives at risk

Caithness business leader says decision on A9 road is 'reprehensible' and putting lives at risk

Caithness business leader says decision on A9 road is 'reprehensible' and putting lives at risk

10 February 2023

Trudy Morris says viable transport infrastructure is crucial for the prosperity of the area


Rhoda Grant says delay in dualling the A9 road between Inverness and Perth is 'unacceptable'

Rhoda Grant says delay in dualling the A9 road between Inverness and Perth is 'unacceptable'

Rhoda Grant says delay in dualling the A9 road between Inverness and Perth is 'unacceptable'

09 February 2023

The MSP raises the issue in the Scottish Parliament


How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

09 February 2023

122 people have been killed in accidents on the A9 since the start of 2009.


A9 dualling by 2025 'unachievable' transport secretary admits

A9 dualling by 2025 'unachievable' transport secretary admits

A9 dualling by 2025 'unachievable' transport secretary admits

08 February 2023

Transport Secretary Jenny Gilruth has confirmed the A9 dualling will miss the 2025 deadline set by the Scottish Government.


Snow and ice may lead to difficult travel conditions tonight and tomorrow

Snow and ice may lead to difficult travel conditions tonight and tomorrow

Snow and ice may lead to difficult travel conditions tonight and tomorrow

08 February 2023

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning of wintry conditions in Caithness that may bring travel disruption tonight and tomorrow.


HIAL confirms strikes won't affect Wick and Inverness flights

HIAL confirms strikes won't affect Wick and Inverness flights

HIAL confirms strikes won't affect Wick and Inverness flights

07 February 2023

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has said that strike action at its airports later this month will not affect flights at Wick and Inverness.


Council: Caithness roads will get worse due to lack of cash

Council: Caithness roads will get worse due to lack of cash

Council: Caithness roads will get worse due to lack of cash

07 February 2023

Cllr Matthew Reiss fears the 'true' number of roads needing work is 400, not 178


UPDATE: Wick John O'Groats Airport no longer affected by Unite strike action, says HIAL

UPDATE: Wick John O'Groats Airport no longer affected by Unite strike action, says HIAL

UPDATE: Wick John O'Groats Airport no longer affected by Unite strike action, says HIAL

06 February 2023

Strike action announced for all 11 Highlands and Islands airports on Monday will not now affect Wick, it has been claimed.


Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

03 February 2023

Some councillors say the new charges mean it’s now cheaper to run a petrol car than an electric one.


Potholes: The 178 roads needing repaired in Caithness – but only 13 will be fixed

Potholes: The 178 roads needing repaired in Caithness – but only 13 will be fixed

Potholes: The 178 roads needing repaired in Caithness – but only 13 will be fixed

03 February 2023

See the list of all the road repairs needed in Caithness – and find out which ones will actually be fixed, in our searchable list


Wick PSO route to Aberdeen at risk of 'service failure' according to report before Caithness councillors

Wick PSO route to Aberdeen at risk of 'service failure' according to report before Caithness councillors

Wick PSO route to Aberdeen at risk of 'service failure' according to report before Caithness councillors

02 February 2023

Flights at Wick John O'Groats Airport are at risk of “service failure” as well as presenting a financial risk to the operator Eastern Airlines


Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

02 February 2023

Highland councillors today reiterated their support for 20mph speed limits – but agreed that motorists are largely ignoring the new rules.


Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

02 February 2023

Caithness needs an estimated £4.6 million to repair its potholes but there is just over £500,000 to deal with the problem.


Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

01 February 2023

The cost of charging an electric vehicle at a Highland Council rapid charging point could soon increase to 70p per kilowatt hour.


Wick man launches Ferguson tractor Jogle record attempt

Wick man launches Ferguson tractor Jogle record attempt

Wick man launches Ferguson tractor Jogle record attempt

31 January 2023

Tractor enthusiast Pete Burdass from Wick is setting off on a record breaking adventure as he raises money to fight motor neurone disease.


Airports confirm staff strike action

Airports confirm staff strike action

Airports confirm staff strike action

31 January 2023

STAFF at several Highland airports will strike during industrial action tomorrow, Highlands and Islands Airports has confirmed.


Inverness Airport railway station will be officially opened on Thursday

Inverness Airport railway station will be officially opened on Thursday

Inverness Airport railway station will be officially opened on Thursday

31 January 2023

Inverness Airport railway station will be officially opened by Scotland's Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth on Thursday, it has been confirmed.


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