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PICTURES: Caithness FM hailed as ‘special voice’ for county at open day to celebrate refurbishment

PICTURES: Caithness FM hailed as ‘special voice’ for county at open day to celebrate refurbishment

PICTURES: Caithness FM hailed as ‘special voice’ for county at open day to celebrate refurbishment

19 August 2024

Lord Thurso has given a ringing endorsement to the county’s community radio station, describing it as a “special voice” for Caithness.


Manson delighted after Henderson free kick snatches point for Wick at Buckie

Manson delighted after Henderson free kick snatches point for Wick at Buckie

Manson delighted after Henderson free kick snatches point for Wick at Buckie

19 August 2024

Gary Manson lauded the “application and attitude” of his Wick Academy side as they claimed a point away to Highland League champions Buckie Thistle.


Police confirm one person has died after being struck by a train near Dingwall

Police confirm one person has died after being struck by a train near Dingwall

Police confirm one person has died after being struck by a train near Dingwall

19 August 2024

Officers attended along with paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.


Transport Scotland hiring an A9 dualling team leader — on £57,000 per year salary

Transport Scotland hiring an A9 dualling team leader — on £57,000 per year salary

Transport Scotland hiring an A9 dualling team leader — on £57,000 per year salary

19 August 2024

The job advert on the Scottish Government’s website also says a £5000 supplement per annum will be provided for the role.


Police name Wick motorcyclist killed in crash

Police name Wick motorcyclist killed in crash

Police name Wick motorcyclist killed in crash

19 August 2024

A 61-year-old motorcyclist from Wick who died in a collision on the A882 near the town has been named by police.


Public urged to avoid leaving glass beside full-up bottle banks

Public urged to avoid leaving glass beside full-up bottle banks

Public urged to avoid leaving glass beside full-up bottle banks

19 August 2024

People are being urged not to leave glass bottles beside overflowing recycling bins as Highland Council waits for regular collections to resume.


‘Person hit by train’ on Highland rail line

‘Person hit by train’ on Highland rail line

‘Person hit by train’ on Highland rail line

19 August 2024

Reports of a person being struck by a train between Dingwall and Achnasheen has prompted cancellation of services between Inverness and Kyle.


Desperate plea from Caithness animal charity

Desperate plea from Caithness animal charity

Desperate plea from Caithness animal charity

19 August 2024

A far north animal rescue charity is appealing for help after receiving an influx of dogs in need of care.


Possible link to Stonehenge ‘exciting news’ for Caithness

Possible link to Stonehenge ‘exciting news’ for Caithness

Possible link to Stonehenge ‘exciting news’ for Caithness

19 August 2024

A possible Caithness link to the world-famous prehistoric monument at Stonehenge has been hailed as “exciting news” by a local archaeology charity.


Cyber crime menace sparks police plea to businesses to sign up for free digital tool

Cyber crime menace sparks police plea to businesses to sign up for free digital tool

Cyber crime menace sparks police plea to businesses to sign up for free digital tool

19 August 2024

Police have urged businesses in the region to sign up to a free digital tool which monitors threats from cyber criminals.


John O’Groats have ‘high expectations’ for next year after play-off victory

John O’Groats have ‘high expectations’ for next year after play-off victory

John O’Groats have ‘high expectations’ for next year after play-off victory

18 August 2024

John O’Groats will be setting their sights on a top-four finish in the county league next summer, according to Grant Budge.


We got there in the end, says Pentland United man-of-the-match Sean Campbell

We got there in the end, says Pentland United man-of-the-match Sean Campbell

We got there in the end, says Pentland United man-of-the-match Sean Campbell

18 August 2024

Sean Campbell said Pentland United had to “dig deep” to emerge with a ninth Highland Amateur Cup success in Saturday’s final against Avoch.


Public invited to “once in a lifetime” opportunity to get behind-the-scenes of the Sutherland Spaceport

Public invited to “once in a lifetime” opportunity to get behind-the-scenes of the Sutherland Spaceport

Public invited to “once in a lifetime” opportunity to get behind-the-scenes of the Sutherland Spaceport

18 August 2024

Orbex is offering local residents an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes of Sutherland Spaceport, which is currently in development.


Pentland United celebrate ninth Highland Amateur Cup after heroics by ‘old man’ Gray

Pentland United celebrate ninth Highland Amateur Cup after heroics by ‘old man’ Gray

Pentland United celebrate ninth Highland Amateur Cup after heroics by ‘old man’ Gray

18 August 2024

Veteran goalkeeper Michael Gray admitted he felt “wrecked” after his heroics in Pentland United’s record-extending Highland Amateur Cup triumph.


Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

18 August 2024

The remains of Hurricane Ernesto will bring a deluge of rain and strong winds to parts of the Highlands later this week, the Met Office has warned.


Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

18 August 2024

The two lost walkers had gone to see the spectacular Eas a’ Chual Aluinn waterfall.


Caithness food and drink firms urged to apply for funding

Caithness food and drink firms urged to apply for funding

Caithness food and drink firms urged to apply for funding

17 August 2024

Food businesses, producers and groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5000 to promote and champion local produce.


UPDATE: Man in hospital after crash closes A9 for three hours

UPDATE: Man in hospital after crash closes A9 for three hours

UPDATE: Man in hospital after crash closes A9 for three hours

17 August 2024

A man was taken to hospital after a crash closed the A9 both ways near Georgemas Junction for several hours yesterday.


A9 closed both ways at Thurso after crash, Traffic Scotland warns

A9 closed both ways at Thurso after crash, Traffic Scotland warns

A9 closed both ways at Thurso after crash, Traffic Scotland warns

17 August 2024

The A9 is closed both ways in Thurso following a crash, Traffic Scotland has warned.


Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

17 August 2024

Overflowing bottle banks and a repeat of collection issues that hit the council’s contractors in 2023 are “very concerning”, a Highland MSP has said.


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