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Bike brake cut at Wick school

Bike brake cut at Wick school

Bike brake cut at Wick school

15 March 2021

Police in Wick appeal for information relating to an act of vandalism at Wick High School in which the brake cable of bike was cut.


Air traffic control staff in Highlands and Islands to escalate industrial action

Air traffic control staff in Highlands and Islands to escalate industrial action

Air traffic control staff in Highlands and Islands to escalate industrial action

15 March 2021

Air traffic control staff in the Highlands and Islands are to step up their industrial action over controversial plans to centralise services.


Half of drivers break speed limit in residential areas

Half of drivers break speed limit in residential areas

Half of drivers break speed limit in residential areas

12 March 2021

More than half of Britain’s drivers routinely broke the speed limit in built-up areas in 2020, according to figures from the Department for Transport.


Four more A9 Dualling schemes given approval

Four more A9 Dualling schemes given approval

Four more A9 Dualling schemes given approval

10 March 2021

Significant milestone has been reached as four sections of the A9 between Inverness and Perth given the go-ahead for dualling by Scottish ministers.


Standing still is not an option, says HIAL after assessment of air traffic centralisation plans

Standing still is not an option, says HIAL after assessment of air traffic centralisation plans

Standing still is not an option, says HIAL after assessment of air traffic centralisation plans

05 March 2021

Plans to centralise air traffic control services have taken a decisive step forward after a study concluded that "the status quo is not sustainable".


PSO case for Wick John O’Groats Airport takes another step forward

PSO case for Wick John O’Groats Airport takes another step forward

PSO case for Wick John O’Groats Airport takes another step forward

05 March 2021

Highland Council has agreed to help fund the creation of a public service obligation for Wick John O'Groats Airport.


Caithness campaign group says there is 'huge level of public anger' over state of roads

Caithness campaign group says there is 'huge level of public anger' over state of roads

Caithness campaign group says there is 'huge level of public anger' over state of roads

05 March 2021

The local group campaigning for major upgrading of the road network is taking its case directly to politicians after an "overwhelming" first week.


Minister's defence of air traffic control centralisation plans 'embarrassing', says north MSP

Minister's defence of air traffic control centralisation plans 'embarrassing', says north MSP

Minister's defence of air traffic control centralisation plans 'embarrassing', says north MSP

04 March 2021

Minister’s defence of plans to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services in Inverness “embarrassing”, says north MSP


'We are watching and we will catch you,' warns train operator as fare dodging increases

'We are watching and we will catch you,' warns train operator as fare dodging increases

'We are watching and we will catch you,' warns train operator as fare dodging increases

02 March 2021

ScotRail is cracking down on customers who dodge buying a ticket because of the reduction in front-line staff on trains due to Covid.


WATCH: Video shows how new section of A9 dual carriageway will look

WATCH: Video shows how new section of A9 dual carriageway will look

WATCH: Video shows how new section of A9 dual carriageway will look

28 February 2021

VIDEO footage has been released showcasing what the new section of the A9 dual carriageway will look like once finished. Click here to watch it.


A9 dualling project reveals next section to be upgraded

A9 dualling project reveals next section to be upgraded

A9 dualling project reveals next section to be upgraded

28 February 2021

A £115 million project to dual a six mile stretch of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy will be the next section of the trunk road to be upgraded.


Repairs on north roads would cost £16 million, says Thurso councillor

Repairs on north roads would cost £16 million, says Thurso councillor

Repairs on north roads would cost £16 million, says Thurso councillor

26 February 2021

The cost of carrying out urgent repairs on roads in Caithness and Sutherland is estimated to be around £16 million


Catastrophic accidents are just waiting to happen, warns Caithness pothole action group

Catastrophic accidents are just waiting to happen, warns Caithness pothole action group

Catastrophic accidents are just waiting to happen, warns Caithness pothole action group

26 February 2021

The organisers of a new Caithness campaign group have warned "catastrophic accidents are just waiting to happen" because of the state of the roads.


Road closure warning for Halkirk

Road closure warning for Halkirk

Road closure warning for Halkirk

25 February 2021

Motorists in Halkirk are being advised of a temporary road closure in the village next week.


'Outstanding questions' remain over centralisation of air traffic control

'Outstanding questions' remain over centralisation of air traffic control

'Outstanding questions' remain over centralisation of air traffic control

24 February 2021

Questions remain to be answered over the future of air traffic control in the Highlands, according to a leading Caithness business representative.


New "hot box" to help with local pothole repair

New "hot box" to help with local pothole repair

New "hot box" to help with local pothole repair

24 February 2021

Local councillor Nicola Sinclair has issued an assurance that the council is doing all they can to repair roads in the county.


Green light for walking and cycling masterplans in Wick and Thurso

Green light for walking and cycling masterplans in Wick and Thurso

Green light for walking and cycling masterplans in Wick and Thurso

24 February 2021

Local councillors have rubber-stamped masterplans that could see walking and cycling overtake driving in Caithness town centres.


Lorries cause loads of problems for Caithness woman as they thunder past her home

Lorries cause loads of problems for Caithness woman as they thunder past her home

Lorries cause loads of problems for Caithness woman as they thunder past her home

19 February 2021

Timber lorries are causing concern for a Caithness woman who says she has endured years of disruption from the vehicles.


Hial centralisation plan 'all smoke and mirrors', says north MSP

Hial centralisation plan 'all smoke and mirrors', says north MSP

Hial centralisation plan 'all smoke and mirrors', says north MSP

19 February 2021

A plan to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services in Inverness is “all smoke and mirrors,” says north MSP.


Plea for witnesses as driver fails to stop after collision

Plea for witnesses as driver fails to stop after collision

Plea for witnesses as driver fails to stop after collision

17 February 2021

Police in Wick are appealing for information after a driver failed to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision.


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