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Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

09 January 2020

Campaigner Brenda Herrick says bus passengers in Caithness are being offered "sweeteners" by Stagecoach when what they want is a better service.


Air traffic control pay dispute ends

Air traffic control pay dispute ends

Air traffic control pay dispute ends

03 January 2020

The long-running dispute over air traffic controllers pay at Wick and other airports throughout the Highland region has finally been resolved.


Youngsters bury time capsule at Berriedale road project

Youngsters bury time capsule at Berriedale road project

Youngsters bury time capsule at Berriedale road project

27 December 2019

Photos, hand-drawn pictures, fact files and even a copy of the John O'Groat Journal have been buried at the site of the new road at Berriedale.


Caithness transport links 'going backwards, not forwards'

Caithness transport links 'going backwards, not forwards'

Caithness transport links 'going backwards, not forwards'

26 December 2019

Transport links in Caithness are "going backwards, not forwards" but would be helped if Wick airport qualified for a PSO subsidy, it has been claimed.


Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

20 December 2019

The decision by the Scottish Government to end Abellio's ScotRail contract three years early has been welcomed by MP Jamie Stone and MSP John Finnie.


Drivers rest up in Wick after tough car rally

Drivers rest up in Wick after tough car rally

Drivers rest up in Wick after tough car rally

18 December 2019

A series of classic cars filled Wick after one of Europe's toughest car rallies finished a gruelling 1500-mile trek in wintry conditions.


Gritting in Caithness could start an hour earlier

Gritting in Caithness could start an hour earlier

Gritting in Caithness could start an hour earlier

18 December 2019

Gritting of council roads in Caithness could start an hour earlier than in other parts of the Highlands, it has emerged.


Wick town centre regeneration gets huge cash injection

Wick town centre regeneration gets huge cash injection

Wick town centre regeneration gets huge cash injection

18 December 2019

A funding package worth in excess of £650,000 is in place to help in the regeneration of Wick town centre, councillors have told key stakeholders.


Santa's sleigh tours Wick

Santa's sleigh tours Wick

Santa's sleigh tours Wick

10 December 2019

Thanks to the Wick Christmas Lights Committee Santa and his helpers took a sleigh ride through the town.


Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

06 December 2019

PLANS for a tourist tax in the Highlands could take a big step forward next week when councillors vote on whether to further explore the idea.


Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

05 December 2019

Whittles Publishing, based in Dunbeath, has launched a new book about the shipbuilding industry.


New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

25 November 2019

Councillors have approved new traffic-calming measures at Thurso's Pennyland Primary School in a bid to improve pupil safety.


Wick black ice driver 'deserves award'

Wick black ice driver 'deserves award'

Wick black ice driver 'deserves award'

22 November 2019

A man who witnessed a bus lose control on black ice road in Wick said the driver "deserves an award" for managing to avert a more serious accident.


Caithness chamber 'deeply disappointed' by Wick flight reduction

Caithness chamber 'deeply disappointed' by Wick flight reduction

Caithness chamber 'deeply disappointed' by Wick flight reduction

22 November 2019

Caithness Chamber of Commerce says it is 'deeply disappointed' by Eastern Airways' decision to reduce its Wick/Aberdeen service.


Caithness oil worker hits out over flight timetable

Caithness oil worker hits out over flight timetable

Caithness oil worker hits out over flight timetable

21 November 2019

An offshore worker depending on air travel between Wick and Aberdeen has blasted Eastern Airways for reducing its timetable on the route.


'Where's the grit?' say locals hit by icy blast

'Where's the grit?' say locals hit by icy blast

'Where's the grit?' say locals hit by icy blast

19 November 2019

Conditions throughout Caithness were described as 'atrocious' on Monday and Tuesday with many condemning a lack of gritting on pavements and roads.


Deer risk warning for motorists

Deer risk warning for motorists

Deer risk warning for motorists

13 November 2019

Motorists are being warned to be aware of the increased risk of collisions with deer as it gets dark earlier.


Councillors focus on transport issues

Councillors focus on transport issues

Councillors focus on transport issues

12 November 2019

Issues with roads, bus services and air travel were among those highlighted by Caithness councillors at a meeting in Inverness.


Wick riverside car park revamp gets go-ahead

Wick riverside car park revamp gets go-ahead

Wick riverside car park revamp gets go-ahead

07 November 2019

A full revamp of Wick's riverside car park has been given the green light after a successful funding bid was announced today.


Campaign group welcomes Caithness/Inverness rail report

Campaign group welcomes Caithness/Inverness rail report

Campaign group welcomes Caithness/Inverness rail report

07 November 2019

The campaign group Friends of the Far North Line has hailed a report that recommends improvement to the rail service between Caithness and Inverness.


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