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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).


Pyrography is hot topic at Latheron SWI

Pyrography is hot topic at Latheron SWI

Pyrography is hot topic at Latheron SWI

10 December 2022

Members at the December meeting of Latheron SWI were given a demonstration of pyrography.


Council urge public to 'drive down waste' this Christmas by recycling

Council urge public to 'drive down waste' this Christmas by recycling

Council urge public to 'drive down waste' this Christmas by recycling

10 December 2022

Households are being urged to recycle this Christmas.


Freezing weather to continue well into next week in Highlands and much of the UK

Freezing weather to continue well into next week in Highlands and much of the UK

Freezing weather to continue well into next week in Highlands and much of the UK

10 December 2022

Overnight temperatures dropping to -10°C or lower in isolated spots


Santa Claus due to make an appearance in Halkirk

Santa Claus due to make an appearance in Halkirk

Santa Claus due to make an appearance in Halkirk

10 December 2022

Festive lights have brightened up the village


Renee MacRae killer's conviction appeal abandoned

Renee MacRae killer's conviction appeal abandoned

Renee MacRae killer's conviction appeal abandoned

09 December 2022

MacDowell started an appeal following his conviction of double murder in 1976.


Enthusiastic welcome for wellbeing hub despite 'bizarre' objection

Enthusiastic welcome for wellbeing hub despite 'bizarre' objection

Enthusiastic welcome for wellbeing hub despite 'bizarre' objection

09 December 2022

News that a £1 million health and wellbeing hub in Dunbeath can go ahead after getting planning permission sparked joy from those behind the move.


Krakens aiming to swoop win over Valkyries

Krakens aiming to swoop win over Valkyries

Krakens aiming to swoop win over Valkyries

09 December 2022

Clash in Thurso on Saturday.


Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm welcomes step forward for development off the coast at Dounreay

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm welcomes step forward for development off the coast at Dounreay

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm welcomes step forward for development off the coast at Dounreay

09 December 2022

A decision by Highland councillors not to object to an offshore wind farm near Dounreay could pave the way for big investment in the far north.


Campaigners call for better health service for Caithness after meeting with north MSP

Campaigners call for better health service for Caithness after meeting with north MSP

Campaigners call for better health service for Caithness after meeting with north MSP

09 December 2022

Ron Gunn says meeting with Maree Todd was successful


Highland Council could run some bus services in Caithness if pilot scheme is success in Inverness

Highland Council could run some bus services in Caithness if pilot scheme is success in Inverness

Highland Council could run some bus services in Caithness if pilot scheme is success in Inverness

09 December 2022

Local councillors back extending the initiative to the far north


Rise in radioactive particles on Dounreay foreshore causing concern to 'people who live and work in the area'

Rise in radioactive particles on Dounreay foreshore causing concern to 'people who live and work in the area'

Rise in radioactive particles on Dounreay foreshore causing concern to 'people who live and work in the area'

09 December 2022

Time taken to inform the public "not acceptable" stakeholder group members argue


Wick Academy manager Gary Manson says team choice is lucky dip

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson says team choice is lucky dip

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson says team choice is lucky dip

09 December 2022

Problems with selection.


Caithness head coach says defeat was worst display of the season

Caithness head coach says defeat was worst display of the season

Caithness head coach says defeat was worst display of the season

08 December 2022

Head coach says performance was poor.


Wick airport will not be affected by strike action, Hial says

Wick airport will not be affected by strike action, Hial says

Wick airport will not be affected by strike action, Hial says

08 December 2022

Wick John O'Groats Airport will operate as normal during industrial action scheduled for later this month.


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