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Boy killed after quadbike crash in Durness

Boy killed after quadbike crash in Durness

Boy killed after quadbike crash in Durness

30 November 2022

An 11-year-old boy has died following a road crash involving a quadbike on land near Durness around 4.20pm yesterday (November 29).


Taxi fares hiked up 20% – but some operators say they don’t want it

Taxi fares hiked up 20% – but some operators say they don’t want it

Taxi fares hiked up 20% – but some operators say they don’t want it

30 November 2022

Highland licensing committee has agreed to increase taxi fares by 20 per cent – effective from February 13, 2023.


Two people killed in crash on A9 in Caithness

Two people killed in crash on A9 in Caithness

Two people killed in crash on A9 in Caithness

30 November 2022

A man and a woman have died following a crash on the A9 in Caithness.


BREAKING NEWS: Three-vehicle crash near Watten

BREAKING NEWS: Three-vehicle crash near Watten

BREAKING NEWS: Three-vehicle crash near Watten

29 November 2022

Police have been attending the scene of a road accident involving three vehicles on the A882 near Watten.


Pilot scheme for Highland Council-run buses to launch in January

Pilot scheme for Highland Council-run buses to launch in January

Pilot scheme for Highland Council-run buses to launch in January

29 November 2022

At the same time a review of school transport is to go ahead


Police update on A9 crash today

Police update on A9 crash today

Police update on A9 crash today

29 November 2022

Police Scotland has released a statement regarding the crash on the A9 today (Tuesday, November 29).


BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

29 November 2022

Traffic Scotland has just announced that the A9 is currently closed at Achavanich due to a road traffic incident.


Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

28 November 2022

A disability campaigner from Thurso talked about the 'nightmare trip' she endured while on a train journey to Aberdeen for her daughter's graduation.


Signalling fault causes chaos to train services in and out of Inverness

Signalling fault causes chaos to train services in and out of Inverness

Signalling fault causes chaos to train services in and out of Inverness

28 November 2022

A SIGNALLING fault in Inverness has brought trains to a standstill in and out of the Highland capital.


Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

25 November 2022

The RMT trade union yesterday (November 24) confirmed rail workers have voted to accept the improved pay offer made by ScotRail.


Rail passengers number still well down on pre-pandemic levels

Rail passengers number still well down on pre-pandemic levels

Rail passengers number still well down on pre-pandemic levels

24 November 2022

RAIL passenger numbers in the far north are still substantially lower than prior to the pandemic – despite a big bounce since the height of lockdown.


B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

23 November 2022

After yesterday's flooding of roads in the east of Caithness, Highland Council announced that the B874 Lochshell to Watten road has now re-opened.


Proposed Wick to Thurso cycle way could provide 'quiet route' between Caithness towns

Proposed Wick to Thurso cycle way could provide 'quiet route' between Caithness towns

Proposed Wick to Thurso cycle way could provide 'quiet route' between Caithness towns

22 November 2022

A quiet route aimed at encouraging active travel between Wick and Thurso is being planned by HiTrans and Highland Council.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

22 November 2022

Local people are warned to drive safely on roads in the county after flood-affected blackspots were observed between Wick and Watten today.


Caithness Transport Forum hears positive updates on services, despite ongoing challenges

Caithness Transport Forum hears positive updates on services, despite ongoing challenges

Caithness Transport Forum hears positive updates on services, despite ongoing challenges

21 November 2022

Wick marina saw its busiest year since installation in 2009 with 350 visiting vessels as well as an upturn in local vessels using the facility.


Motorists on NC500 encouraged to boost driving skills before setting off

Motorists on NC500 encouraged to boost driving skills before setting off

Motorists on NC500 encouraged to boost driving skills before setting off

21 November 2022

VISITORS on the North Coast 500 are being encouraged to "enhance their driving and riding skills" before they set off on the famous touring route.


Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

18 November 2022

Reports of flooding have come in from across the county with Wick River observed breaking its banks at Watten today (Friday, November 18).


'Severe' weather sparks rail cancellations in Caithness and Sutherland

'Severe' weather sparks rail cancellations in Caithness and Sutherland

'Severe' weather sparks rail cancellations in Caithness and Sutherland

18 November 2022

SEVERE weather has sparked the cancellation of some rail services in Caithness and Sutherland.


ScotRail’s half-price student offer returns this Christmas with 'sleighed ticket prices'

ScotRail’s half-price student offer returns this Christmas with 'sleighed ticket prices'

ScotRail’s half-price student offer returns this Christmas with 'sleighed ticket prices'

17 November 2022

ScotRail has confirmed its half price offer for Scottish students will return this Christmas.


Council makes clean sweep of Watten after recent Groat article

Council makes clean sweep of Watten after recent Groat article

Council makes clean sweep of Watten after recent Groat article

11 November 2022

Highland Council had its workers clear drains, paths and roads in Watten after a recent article highlighted issues with blocked drains.


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