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Public asked for views on transport strategy

Public asked for views on transport strategy

THE public is being invited to take part in a regional transport strategy for the Highlands and Islands.


Final chance to have your say on switching station site

Final chance to have your say on switching station site

MEMBERS of the public have just seven days to comment on plans to build an electricity switching station on the outskirts of Wick.


Police name young man killed in Thurso crash

Police name young man killed in Thurso crash

POLICE have named the driver who died in a road accident on the outskirts of Thurso on Thursday evening.


Young driver killed in A9 smash near Thurso

Young driver killed in A9 smash near Thurso

Police are appealing for information about Thursday evening's fatal crash near Thurso.


Elderly driver (87) banned after A99 crash

Elderly driver (87) banned after A99 crash

AN 87-year-old woman has been found guilty of driving without due care or attention following a crash at Thrumster which severely injured a cyclist.


A9 closed at Thurso after accident

A9 closed at Thurso after accident

THE A9 is closed in both directions at Thurso following a crash earlier this evening.


Magnificent Thurso seven dominate Scotland squad call ups

Magnificent Thurso seven dominate Scotland squad call ups

SEVEN surfers from Thurso have been called up to the Scotland squad who will compete at the World Games and World Junior Games.


Firefighters called to Melvich wild fire

Firefighters called to Melvich wild fire

TWO fire engines from Thurso are on their way to a heath fire at Melvich.


Caithness fisherman dies in Western Isles boat tragedy

Caithness fisherman dies in Western Isles boat tragedy

A CAITHNESS fisherman has died in a boat tragedy off the Western Isles.


Firefighters tackle Thrumster wild fire

Firefighters tackle Thrumster wild fire

THREE fire crews have been called to a wild fire at Thrumster.


Highland Council to inspect schools after Edinburgh safety fears

Highland Council to inspect schools after Edinburgh safety fears

SCHOOLS in Highland Council are safe. That is the assurance given by the local authority in the wake of the problems being faced in Edinburgh where 17…


Plantlife project aims to champion unsung heroes

Plantlife project aims to champion unsung heroes

THE search is on to find Scotland’s most successful meadow makers as concerns grow that flower-rich grasslands are being lost through neglect, change…


Stranded towhead forces closure of street in Wick

Stranded towhead forces closure of street in Wick

GIRNIGOE Street in Wick is closed off to traffic after a mechanical problem forced a trailer carrying a giant towhead to seize.


Towhead trailer breakdown forces closure of street in Wick

Towhead trailer breakdown forces closure of street in Wick

GIRNIGOE Street in Wick is closed off to traffic after a mechanical problem forced a trailer carrying a giant towhead to seize.


Wick Pets at Home workshops mark company milestone

Wick Pets at Home workshops mark company milestone

WICK Pets at Home is celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary by hosting small furries, scales and fins parties and workshops for local children.


Caithness flag inspires Wick Academy strip change

Caithness flag inspires Wick Academy strip change

THE county’s only club in the Scottish Highland Football League is asking for help from its young fans to create a new football strip using the…


Five star Scorries thrash Rothes in race for fifth

Five star Scorries thrash Rothes in race for fifth

Scottish Highland Football League.


Sutherland has no fear of Gers before cup final

Sutherland has no fear of Gers before cup final

SHANE Sutherland says Peterhead might be going into this weekend’s Scottish Challenge Cup final as underdogs but the Halkirk-born striker believes…


NATO warships pass through Pentland Firth

NATO warships pass through Pentland Firth

NATO warships were seen going through the Pentland Firth this week after returning from an exercise in the Baltic Sea.


Caithness bookies expecting bumper Grand National day

Caithness bookies expecting bumper Grand National day

OVER £20,000 is expected to be gambled at a Wick betting shop on Saturday as bookies across the country prepare for the biggest horse-racing event…


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