NEWS

Greens dismayed over latest postponement after bus hitch

Caithness 1st XV were left idle again at the weekend, and stand-in coach Cameron Boyd said the reason left a very bad taste in the mouth.

New minibuses for Caithness Rural Transport as demand continues to grow

Caithness Rural Transport has taken delivery of two new wheelchair-accessible minibuses at a time of increasing demand from users across the county.

Dounreay apprentices urged to make the most of challenges ahead

Another cohort of apprentices have been presented with their certificates after successfully completing their training programme at Dounreay.

Nicky Marr: Is Krispy Kreme the right answer for high street?

"Let’s really hope this new venture doesn’t cause another business to close its doors."

PICTURES: Young Dunbeath brothers raise over £70 for Caithness Foodbank with their homemade lemonade

Ollie and Sammie Hall have raised money for the needy for the third consecutive year thanks to their unique lemonade recipe.

Sheriff offers Scrabster woman a chance to avoid jail for £25k fraud

A Caithness woman who stole more than £25,000 from a community association has avoided a jail stint.

Krakens looking to keep pressure on league leaders Highland

The Krakens will be aiming to pull off a Caledonian North League 2 double over Stornoway when the teams meet in Thurso this weekend.

Thurso student with no insurance given driving ban

A Thurso student has been put off the road after being caught driving without insurance.

Caithness-Orkney ferry services hit by storm forecast

Ferries between Caithness and Orkney face severe disruption over the next few days due to the impact of Storm Babet.

Storm Babet prompts closure of train lines across the Highlands tomorrow and Friday

Train services in the Highlands will be cancelled tomorrow and Friday as severe weather is expected to affect several north lines.

Major NATO exercise to be held in seas off Sutherland and Ross-shire

A MAJOR international military exercise is to be held off the coasts of Sutherland and Ross-shire, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

Sheriff's concern at Wick neighbour's 'downhill spiral' of abuse

A feud between Wick neighbours got out of hand after Stephen Taylor exhibited what a sheriff referred to as “a downhill spiral” of abusive behaviour.

Scottish Government 'forgets' Caithness in Storm Babet traffic advice web page

Neither Caithness – or Highland as the council area – get name checked among areas facing an amber weather warning on new Traffic Scotland webpage.

Bains hit 16-dart 601 to keep up Castletown momentum

Geordie and John Bain of Castletown hit the quickest pairs leg to date in Wick and District Darts League on their visit to Thrumster's Smiddy Inn.

Storm Babet sparks rare red 'danger to life' warning from Met Office as north and east Scotland brace for deluge

The Met Office has also upgraded rain warnings for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire to amber; after issuing a revised red alert in the Grampians.

MAREE TODD: SNP must earn trust of Scottish people after election blows

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Subsea 7 insight for Thrumster SWI group

Chairwoman Marion Gordon welcomed everyone to the October meeting of Thrumster SWI including guests from the Berridale Institute.

Caithness Sports Council awards up for grabs

Caithness Sports Council has started its latest search for the individuals who have lit up the county's sporting scene during the past year.

PICTURE SPECIAL: High winds and biting hail make for a chilly plough match at West Greenland

Despite weather conditions being tough the ground was in good shape for the vintage tractor ploughing match at West Greenland farm on Saturday.

Man brandished metal pole at women in Wick street

A 55-year-old Wick man was on a community payback order when he landed in more trouble.