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2 Highland railway stations among least used in the whole of the UK – which ones do you think they are?

2 Highland railway stations among least used in the whole of the UK – which ones do you think they are?

2 Highland railway stations among least used in the whole of the UK – which ones do you think they are?

14 December 2023

A pair of railway stations in Caithness and Sutherland are among the 10 least used in the whole of Great Britain, new figures have revealed.


Driver hit 95mph rushing for ferry on A99

Driver hit 95mph rushing for ferry on A99

Driver hit 95mph rushing for ferry on A99

14 December 2023

A driver caught speeding on the Hempriggs straight of the A99 near Wick was fined £300 at the town’s sheriff court on Wednesday.


Greens put frustrations behind them with victory over leaders

Greens put frustrations behind them with victory over leaders

Greens put frustrations behind them with victory over leaders

13 December 2023

Caithness put the frustrations of their stop-start season behind them with a richly deserved triumph over North Conference leaders Aberdeenshire.


Reay Golf Club: Club captain is triumphant in December Medal

Reay Golf Club: Club captain is triumphant in December Medal

Reay Golf Club: Club captain is triumphant in December Medal

13 December 2023

A brace of birdies at the tough second and short 18th helped Andy Bain to halves of 39 and 36, giving him a one-shot victory ahead of Leslie Malcolm.


Farr Primary pupils answer festive toy appeal

Farr Primary pupils answer festive toy appeal

Farr Primary pupils answer festive toy appeal

13 December 2023

To support the appeal, the pupils created posters and spread the word via friends and family.


Campbell's 13-dart leg helps Thrumster side to first win

Campbell's 13-dart leg helps Thrumster side to first win

Campbell's 13-dart leg helps Thrumster side to first win

13 December 2023

Martin Campbell hit a 13-dart leg and in doing so helped Smiddy "2" to their first win this season in Division One of Wick and District Darts League.


Spate of accidents in Caithness this morning – but A9 reopen

Spate of accidents in Caithness this morning – but A9 reopen

Spate of accidents in Caithness this morning – but A9 reopen

13 December 2023

A number of accidents have taken place in Caithness this morning. It is believed there could be at least 12 and involve HGVs as well as cars.


Rising costs mean Wick Hogmanay street party is off

Rising costs mean Wick Hogmanay street party is off

Rising costs mean Wick Hogmanay street party is off

13 December 2023

Wick's New Year street party has been cancelled after the organisers were faced with rising costs that would have exceeded their budget.


Assurance given over tree clearance on A9 at Berriedale

Assurance given over tree clearance on A9 at Berriedale

Assurance given over tree clearance on A9 at Berriedale

13 December 2023

BEAR Scotland has promised to clear any trees that are found to pose an "an immediate hazard" alongside the A9 at Berriedale.


A9 closed near Thurso as police deal with accident

A9 closed near Thurso as police deal with accident

A9 closed near Thurso as police deal with accident

13 December 2023

The A9 near Thurso has been closed due to an accident, Police Scotland has reported.


Black ice forces drivers off Caithness roads – Council leader urges caution

Black ice forces drivers off Caithness roads – Council leader urges caution

Black ice forces drivers off Caithness roads – Council leader urges caution

12 December 2023

With the council's road report warning of ice and vehicle accidents occurring in Caithness, the council leader has urged drivers to take extra care


Man faces domestic abuse charge at Wick court

Man faces domestic abuse charge at Wick court

Man faces domestic abuse charge at Wick court

12 December 2023

A 29-year-old man is facing a charge of domestic abuse and sexual offending.


Wick Old Stagers 'A' go two points clear in rifle league

Wick Old Stagers 'A' go two points clear in rifle league

Wick Old Stagers 'A' go two points clear in rifle league

12 December 2023

Round four of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league saw Wick Old Stagers "A" move two points clear at the top of Division One .


Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

12 December 2023

Highland Council's parking enforcement team is reminding drivers that pavement parking is now an offence.


NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.


Black ice warning for Caithness

Black ice warning for Caithness

Black ice warning for Caithness

12 December 2023

Highland Council's road conditions report for today warns of black ice that may present problems for drivers and pedestrians across Caithness.


Are trees the right choice for your farm or croft?

Are trees the right choice for your farm or croft?

Are trees the right choice for your farm or croft?

12 December 2023

Farmers and crofters considering planting trees on their land are being offered the chance to turn a new leaf with information about the benefits.


Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

11 December 2023

The threat of "severe population decline" is looming over Caithness and Sutherland, a Highland Council report has warned.


Agricultural worker from Wick claimed £36k in false VAT repayments

Agricultural worker from Wick claimed £36k in false VAT repayments

Agricultural worker from Wick claimed £36k in false VAT repayments

11 December 2023

A Caithness agricultural contractor, who was also employed by a timber firm, continued to reclaim VAT by submitting false returns.


Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

11 December 2023

A new gift card for eco-conscious shoppers has been introduced by a Highland charity.


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