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All far north trains cancelled on Saturday due to strike action

All far north trains cancelled on Saturday due to strike action

All far north trains cancelled on Saturday due to strike action

28 October 2022

Train users in Caithness are reminded that no services will be running tomorrow (October 29) due to strike action over pay.


Pay dispute set to halt Highland train service on Saturday

Pay dispute set to halt Highland train service on Saturday

Pay dispute set to halt Highland train service on Saturday

28 October 2022

TRAIN users in the Highlands are being warned that no service will be running in the region following the latest development over a pay dispute.


Lack of progress on road improvements at Forss frustrating the public, says campaigner

Lack of progress on road improvements at Forss frustrating the public, says campaigner

Lack of progress on road improvements at Forss frustrating the public, says campaigner

27 October 2022

Action is needed to make road safer, according to Iain Gregory


Spittal resident's anger over A9 road issue letter from BEAR Scotland

Spittal resident's anger over A9 road issue letter from BEAR Scotland

Spittal resident's anger over A9 road issue letter from BEAR Scotland

27 October 2022

A Spittal resident was left fuming after being told that BEAR Scotland is not taking action over speeding vehicles.


Councillor's walkabout tour of Watten uncovers multiple issues

Councillor's walkabout tour of Watten uncovers multiple issues

Councillor's walkabout tour of Watten uncovers multiple issues

26 October 2022

A Wick and East Caithness councillor highlighted path and road issues in Caithness after visiting the village of Watten.


Far north councillors call for 'urgent upgrade' after A9 closures two days in a row

Far north councillors call for 'urgent upgrade' after A9 closures two days in a row

Far north councillors call for 'urgent upgrade' after A9 closures two days in a row

26 October 2022

Three councillors are demanding an "urgent upgrade" of a stretch of the A9 in Sutherland after two serious accidents led to lengthy road closures.


PCS, Prospect and Unite reject HIAL pay offer

PCS, Prospect and Unite reject HIAL pay offer

PCS, Prospect and Unite reject HIAL pay offer

25 October 2022

A ballot of PCS, Prospect and Unite union members at HIAL has rejected an improved pay offer.


Wick water works and traffic disruption to continue until summer 2023 – War in Ukraine and 'difficult ground' blamed for delays

Wick water works and traffic disruption to continue until summer 2023 – War in Ukraine and 'difficult ground' blamed for delays

Wick water works and traffic disruption to continue until summer 2023 – War in Ukraine and 'difficult ground' blamed for delays

21 October 2022

The work in Wick to replace water pipes has been held back due to issues arising from the war in Ukraine with a finish date expected next summer.


Strike action sees one more day of total cancellation of train journeys in the Highlands

Strike action sees one more day of total cancellation of train journeys in the Highlands

Strike action sees one more day of total cancellation of train journeys in the Highlands

21 October 2022

TRAIN travel across the Highlands will face another day of total halt at the end of the month.


Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

13 October 2022

Liberal Democrat Councillor Molly Nolan slams SNP and Greens over 'unforgivable' inaction warning of a 'demographic time bomb'


Plea for witnesses after man dies in three-vehicle A9 crash in Highlands

Plea for witnesses after man dies in three-vehicle A9 crash in Highlands

Plea for witnesses after man dies in three-vehicle A9 crash in Highlands

13 October 2022

Road policing officers in the Highlands are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on the A9 near Kingussie.


Far North Line could be on track for hydrogen and battery trains

Far North Line could be on track for hydrogen and battery trains

Far North Line could be on track for hydrogen and battery trains

12 October 2022

Rail chiefs are exploring solutions including the use of hydrogen and battery-powered trains on the Far North Line.


NC500 named UK’s best EV-friendly road trip in survey

NC500 named UK’s best EV-friendly road trip in survey

NC500 named UK’s best EV-friendly road trip in survey

10 October 2022

A HIGHLAND top scenic route would be the best road trip for electric car drivers according to a recent survey.


Weather disruption for Pentland Firth ferries connecting Caithness to Orkney

Weather disruption for Pentland Firth ferries connecting Caithness to Orkney

Weather disruption for Pentland Firth ferries connecting Caithness to Orkney

10 October 2022

Ferries linking Caithness and Orkney have reported disruptions to services today (Monday, October 10) due to adverse weather conditions.


Assurance given by Highland Council over consultation on plans to restrict traffic around Thurso school

Assurance given by Highland Council over consultation on plans to restrict traffic around Thurso school

Assurance given by Highland Council over consultation on plans to restrict traffic around Thurso school

06 October 2022

Scheme part of a pilot at four Highland schools


New project officer to help promote and develop Aberdeen flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport

New project officer to help promote and develop Aberdeen flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport

New project officer to help promote and develop Aberdeen flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport

06 October 2022

A project officer has been appointed to ensure that Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights from Wick continue to deliver for the far north.


Speed vehicles come into Castletown from Thurso is 'absolutely ridiculous' says resident

Speed vehicles come into Castletown from Thurso is 'absolutely ridiculous' says resident

Speed vehicles come into Castletown from Thurso is 'absolutely ridiculous' says resident

06 October 2022

About 80 per cent of traffic exceed the speed limit, it is claimed


Serco, which runs NorthLink Ferries from Caithness to Orkney, has new boss

Serco, which runs NorthLink Ferries from Caithness to Orkney, has new boss

Serco, which runs NorthLink Ferries from Caithness to Orkney, has new boss

29 September 2022

Mark Irwin replaces Rupert Soames who stood down from the post last month


Traffic restriction plan at Pennyland school is 'not going to work', it is claimed

Traffic restriction plan at Pennyland school is 'not going to work', it is claimed

Traffic restriction plan at Pennyland school is 'not going to work', it is claimed

29 September 2022

Council says scheme will encourage active travel, reduce risks from traffic and tackle air pollution


New company boss for NorthLink Ferries which runs service from Caithness to Orkney

New company boss for NorthLink Ferries which runs service from Caithness to Orkney

New company boss for NorthLink Ferries which runs service from Caithness to Orkney

29 September 2022

Mark Irwin (57) takes over from Rupert Soames


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