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WATCH: Yellow and amber snow warnings spark 'do not drive' plea from police

WATCH: Yellow and amber snow warnings spark 'do not drive' plea from police

MOTORISTS have been urged not to drive "unless absolutely necessary" following amid amber and yellow weather warnings for snow in the Highlands.


Highland plea for business support as lockdown restrictions are tightened

Highland plea for business support as lockdown restrictions are tightened

A north business leader has underlined the need for financial support to help avert "mass business closures" arising from the tightening of lockdown.


Thurso man 'spoken to' by police after incident

Thurso man 'spoken to' by police after incident

A stranger who walked uninvited into a family home in Thurso was traced by police and warned about his behaviour.


Scotland's lockdown measures to be tightened from Saturday – the new rules explained by Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland's lockdown measures to be tightened from Saturday – the new rules explained by Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister says the changes were prompted by the highest weekly death toll since May


Scotland's lockdown measures to be tightened from Saturday – the new rules explained by Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland's lockdown measures to be tightened from Saturday – the new rules explained by Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister says the changes were prompted by the highest weekly death toll since May


1000 new cases of Covid across NHS Highland area since start of month

1000 new cases of Covid across NHS Highland area since start of month

MORE than 1000 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area since the start of the year less than two weeks ago.


Dumped caravan near Groats amongst county-wide fly-tipping

Dumped caravan near Groats amongst county-wide fly-tipping

Multiple reports showing a huge increase in fly-tipping across Caithness include one in which a caravan was dumped along the NC500 route.


Man in threat to ex after revving car at witness

Man in threat to ex after revving car at witness

WICK Sheriff Court heard how a man threatened his former partner having tried to frighten a witness in another related case five months earlier.


Snow warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

Snow warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

AN amber weather warning has been issued for heavy snow in parts of the Highlands later today.


Today's winter road condition report

Today's winter road condition report

Drivers are warned of sparkling roads and black ice in Caithness.


Farmers invited to get involved in Big Bird Count

Farmers invited to get involved in Big Bird Count

Members of the Caithness farming community are invited to get involved in a country-wide bird conservation initiative next month.


Looking forward to giving continued support to Caithness community groups

Looking forward to giving continued support to Caithness community groups

CAITHNESS VOLUNTARY GROUP UPDATE: By Yvonne Hendry


We can find hope anywhere if we choose to look for it

We can find hope anywhere if we choose to look for it

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev David Macartney, North Coast Parish, Church of Scotland


Top business honour for Aberdeen oilfield equipment company with premises in Lybster

Top business honour for Aberdeen oilfield equipment company with premises in Lybster

An Aberdeen-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has been presented with the highest UK award for British business.


Call for volunteers to help with Thurso gritting

Call for volunteers to help with Thurso gritting

An appeal has been made for volunteers to help with gritting in Thurso.


Thurso man threw brick at partner's car, court hears

Thurso man threw brick at partner's car, court hears

A 28-year-old Thurso man appeared via video link from custody at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday and admitted assaulting his partner.


Caithness and Sutherland businesses urged to sign up for FSB e-commerce webinar

Caithness and Sutherland businesses urged to sign up for FSB e-commerce webinar

Caithness and Sutherland businesses are being urged to sign up for a webinar later this month aimed at helping them make the most of online sales.


Caithness CAB in nationwide campaign to save on household energy costs

Caithness CAB in nationwide campaign to save on household energy costs

Householders in Caithness and north Sutherland who are worried about their energy bills are being given the chance to benefit from a new campaign.


Export delays show worst fears about Brexit impact have become reality, says Jamie Stone

Export delays show worst fears about Brexit impact have become reality, says Jamie Stone

North MP Jamie Stone has called Brexit a "catastrophe" for skippers amid growing calls for the UK government to take action over port delays.


Car accident near Reiss

Car accident near Reiss

No injuries were reported after a vehicle left the road and collided with a wall near Reiss this morning.


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