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Railway strikes set to halt all train journeys across the Highlands this weekend

Railway strikes set to halt all train journeys across the Highlands this weekend

Railway strikes set to halt all train journeys across the Highlands this weekend

28 September 2022

TRAIN services are set to face major disruption in the coming weekends, with no trains expected to run in the Highlands during days of strike action.


Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

27 September 2022

A Caithness resident talked about his battle to slow down speeding traffic going through the hamlet of Spittal.


Saved from the crusher – vintage car Bluebell takes to the roads of Caithness and visits Castle of Mey

Saved from the crusher – vintage car Bluebell takes to the roads of Caithness and visits Castle of Mey

Saved from the crusher – vintage car Bluebell takes to the roads of Caithness and visits Castle of Mey

26 September 2022

The sun shone brightly around the Castle of Mey on Sunday as members of a vintage vehicle club paid homage to one very special little car.


Thurso councillor chairs new climate change committee and puts forward green commitments – Karl Rosie speaks with Extinction Rebellion protestors

Thurso councillor chairs new climate change committee and puts forward green commitments – Karl Rosie speaks with Extinction Rebellion protestors

Thurso councillor chairs new climate change committee and puts forward green commitments – Karl Rosie speaks with Extinction Rebellion protestors

23 September 2022

A Thurso councillor talked with climate protestors as part of his new position as chair of the council’s climate change committee.


MV Alfred passengers set to take legal action against Pentland Ferries over Swona grounding

MV Alfred passengers set to take legal action against Pentland Ferries over Swona grounding

MV Alfred passengers set to take legal action against Pentland Ferries over Swona grounding

23 September 2022

Passengers who were injured when the MV Alfred ran aground in the Pentland Firth this summer are planning to take legal action.


Appeal after two injured in serious road crash on A9 at Portgower

Appeal after two injured in serious road crash on A9 at Portgower

Appeal after two injured in serious road crash on A9 at Portgower

22 September 2022

Two people were seriously injured in a crash on the A9 on Wednesday morning, police have confirmed.


Public views sought for 2022/2023 taxi fare review in Highland

Public views sought for 2022/2023 taxi fare review in Highland

Public views sought for 2022/2023 taxi fare review in Highland

21 September 2022

Views are being sought on proposals by Highland Council to review the maximum level of charges for the hire of taxis or private hire cars.


Police appeal for information over A9 motorbike crash

Police appeal for information over A9 motorbike crash

Police appeal for information over A9 motorbike crash

21 September 2022

Police are appealing for information about a crash between two motorcycles on the A9 south of Helmsdale on Tuesday.


Traffic flow on A9 restricted after Portgower road accident this morning

Traffic flow on A9 restricted after Portgower road accident this morning

Traffic flow on A9 restricted after Portgower road accident this morning

21 September 2022

Traffic Scotland issued an alert about the Portgower incident at 7.53am today.


A9 reopens after crash closed road at Lothmore

A9 reopens after crash closed road at Lothmore

A9 reopens after crash closed road at Lothmore

20 September 2022

The A9 has reopened at Lothmore after an earlier accident left the trunk road closed for several hours.


A9 closed south of Helmsdale after motorbikes crash

A9 closed south of Helmsdale after motorbikes crash

A9 closed south of Helmsdale after motorbikes crash

20 September 2022

Two motorbikes have been involved in a serious collision on the A9 between Brora and Helmsdale.


Traffic calming measures in Castletown will be 'first step in making the village safer,' says campaigners

Traffic calming measures in Castletown will be 'first step in making the village safer,' says campaigners

Traffic calming measures in Castletown will be 'first step in making the village safer,' says campaigners

19 September 2022

Plan will create two pinch points on Main Street to slow vehicles


Police appeal after fatal crash on A9

Police appeal after fatal crash on A9

Police appeal after fatal crash on A9

17 September 2022

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal road crash on the A9 last night.


Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

16 September 2022

A Highland councillor highlighted a North Coast 500 route issue in Caithness where drivers are being confused and locals angered due to a fallen sign.


Todd wants talks with HIAL on the future of operations at Wick John O' Groats airport

Todd wants talks with HIAL on the future of operations at Wick John O' Groats airport

Todd wants talks with HIAL on the future of operations at Wick John O' Groats airport

15 September 2022

North MSP calls for "full update" on company's spending priorities


Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

08 September 2022

Highland councillors have put down a motion today asking to consider providing free bus passes for a year for all refugees moving into the Highlands.


Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

29 August 2022

Bridge inspections in the far north will lead to temporary closures in four locations, road users are being warned.


£90K council spend on Whaligoe Steps car park – NC500 tourist facilities previously described as a 'chaotic nightmare'

£90K council spend on Whaligoe Steps car park – NC500 tourist facilities previously described as a 'chaotic nightmare'

£90K council spend on Whaligoe Steps car park – NC500 tourist facilities previously described as a 'chaotic nightmare'

28 August 2022

A local resident who campaigned for better tourist facilities at a Caithness tourist attraction has welcomed a Highland Council funding initiative.


Traffic calming measures approved despite concerns they 'would reduce safety, not increase it'

Traffic calming measures approved despite concerns they 'would reduce safety, not increase it'

Traffic calming measures approved despite concerns they 'would reduce safety, not increase it'

24 August 2022

Councillor Raymond Bremner says 'The main thing is to improve safety in those areas'


Thurso's 20mph limit to become permanent after Caithness councillors agree new zone

Thurso's 20mph limit to become permanent after Caithness councillors agree new zone

Thurso's 20mph limit to become permanent after Caithness councillors agree new zone

24 August 2022

Caithness councillors have agreed to make Thurso’s temporary lockdown-era 20mph scheme a permanent fixture.


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