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HiTrans partnership means passengers can book NorthLink Ferries using Go-Hi travel app

HiTrans partnership means passengers can book NorthLink Ferries using Go-Hi travel app

HiTrans partnership means passengers can book NorthLink Ferries using Go-Hi travel app

14 December 2022

Ferry services between Caithness and Orkney will be able to be booked alongside other public transport options thanks to a new deal.


Snow drifts slowing traffic to a crawl on A9

Snow drifts slowing traffic to a crawl on A9

Snow drifts slowing traffic to a crawl on A9

14 December 2022

The A9 around Berriedale is experiencing congestion as traffic slows to a crawl due to the inclement weather.


Wick vaccine clinic called off

Wick vaccine clinic called off

Wick vaccine clinic called off

14 December 2022

A vaccination clinic scheduled to take place in Wick tomorrow has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.


Only jobs can keep people in the Highlands, says MP Jamie Stone as he calls for Green Freeport in Cromarty Firth

Only jobs can keep people in the Highlands, says MP Jamie Stone as he calls for Green Freeport in Cromarty Firth

Only jobs can keep people in the Highlands, says MP Jamie Stone as he calls for Green Freeport in Cromarty Firth

14 December 2022

Far North MP Jamie Stone has told parliament that only jobs can stop the "curse of the Highlands" – that of depopulation.


School closures and gritters out clearing routes in Caithness

School closures and gritters out clearing routes in Caithness

School closures and gritters out clearing routes in Caithness

14 December 2022

Schools in Lybster and Dunbeath are closed and all roads in Caithness are currently being treated by gritters due to the heavy snowfall.


Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

14 December 2022

Low income pensioners urged to act quickly to claim Pension Credit before Sundays deadline to avoid losing out on a cost of living payment.


Two hospitalised after Killimster crash

Two hospitalised after Killimster crash

Two hospitalised after Killimster crash

14 December 2022

Two people were injured in an accident during last nights snowy conditions on the B876 at Killimster.


Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

14 December 2022

The row centred on information surrounding the closure of Avonlea children’s home in Wick.


Wednesday's weather-related school closures across the Highlands

Wednesday's weather-related school closures across the Highlands

Wednesday's weather-related school closures across the Highlands

14 December 2022

More than 1000 pupils are being told not to go to school today due to the wintry weather.


Thurso battle bravely against leaders in Highland and Moray League

Thurso battle bravely against leaders in Highland and Moray League

Thurso battle bravely against leaders in Highland and Moray League

14 December 2022

Women can't cause an upset in Inverness.


DARTS - Winners crowned at Colin Perry Cup and Alice Coghill Trophy

DARTS - Winners crowned at Colin Perry Cup and Alice Coghill Trophy

DARTS - Winners crowned at Colin Perry Cup and Alice Coghill Trophy

13 December 2022

Outstanding display of darts.


Caithness United receive backing with Union sponsorship

Caithness United receive backing with Union sponsorship

Caithness United receive backing with Union sponsorship

13 December 2022

New sponsor for club.


No plea on police assault charges in Thurso

No plea on police assault charges in Thurso

No plea on police assault charges in Thurso

13 December 2022

A Thurso man has been accused of police assault.


Thundersnow hits Caithness as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Thundersnow hits Caithness as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Thundersnow hits Caithness as Met Office warns of travel disruption

13 December 2022

Flashes of lightning during an early morning snowstorm were seen today around Watten in a phenomenon known as 'thundersnow'.


RMT Network Rail strikes underway as more action announced over Christmas

RMT Network Rail strikes underway as more action announced over Christmas

RMT Network Rail strikes underway as more action announced over Christmas

13 December 2022

ScotRail services will be significantly disrupted this week during the latest round of strike action by RMT members of Network Rail.


Today's Covid and flu vaccination clinic in Thurso cancelled

Today's Covid and flu vaccination clinic in Thurso cancelled

Today's Covid and flu vaccination clinic in Thurso cancelled

13 December 2022

A Covid and flu vaccination clinic scheduled for today (Tuesday, December 13) in Thurso has been cancelled due to the weather conditions.


Today's list of Highland school closures

Today's list of Highland school closures

Today's list of Highland school closures

13 December 2022

Hundreds of pupils are getting an impromptu day off school today, mainly due to safety reasons related to the weather.


Council urges everyone to be patient during gritting as salt is not effective below -5C

Council urges everyone to be patient during gritting as salt is not effective below -5C

Council urges everyone to be patient during gritting as salt is not effective below -5C

12 December 2022

Highland Council has confirmed that crews across the Highlands are treating roads and pavements in accordance with its winter maintenance policy.


Trespasser pointed rifle out of car window on Lord Thurso's land

Trespasser pointed rifle out of car window on Lord Thurso's land

Trespasser pointed rifle out of car window on Lord Thurso's land

12 December 2022

An estate stalker told a court how he encountered a car with a gun equipped with a telescopic sight protruding from one of its windows.


Wick and Thurso shops under threat as fashion retailer M&Co calls in administrators

Wick and Thurso shops under threat as fashion retailer M&Co calls in administrators

Wick and Thurso shops under threat as fashion retailer M&Co calls in administrators

12 December 2022

The M&Co shops in Caithness face uncertainty after the fashion retailer went into administration on Friday (December 9).


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