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UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

Northbound and southbound lanes of the A9 at Tain have reopened.


A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

Northbound and southbound lanes are closed.


PICTURES: Latheron Show getting ‘bigger and bigger’ ahead of 100th event

PICTURES: Latheron Show getting ‘bigger and bigger’ ahead of 100th event

The countdown is under way to the 100th Latheron Show in 12 months’ time after the success of Saturday’s event at West Clyth Farm.


Captains encouraged to complete survey on Scottish fishing industry

Captains encouraged to complete survey on Scottish fishing industry

Fishing captains and owners across Scotland have been encouraged to complete a survey detailing their business has fared across the last 12 months.


PICTURES: Canisbay Show pulls in the punters after five-year absence

PICTURES: Canisbay Show pulls in the punters after five-year absence

This summer saw the welcome return of the Canisbay Show following a five-year absence.


Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

He says he has heard ‘horror stories’ but ‘there is not the wit or willpower in the Scottish Government’.


Steven Cup holders Swifts are knocked out by Halkirk

Steven Cup holders Swifts are knocked out by Halkirk

Halkirk set up a Steven Cup semi-final against second division leaders Keiss after knocking out the holders, Swifts, 4-1 on aggregate on Monday.


King Charles praises news titles as ‘antidote to misinformation’

King Charles praises news titles as ‘antidote to misinformation’

King Charles has said that news media titles underpin democracy and are “an antidote to misinformation” in a message to News Media Association members


John says it’s ‘an absolute honour’ to judge overall champion at County Show

John says it’s ‘an absolute honour’ to judge overall champion at County Show

John Coghill from Skinnet Farm, Halkirk, will have the task of selecting the overall champion at this year’s County Show at Thurso East.


Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

Families in Caithness and north Sutherland are urged to complete the survey.


Gray pleased with consistency as Pentland United see off Ness

Gray pleased with consistency as Pentland United see off Ness

Co-manager Michael Gray hailed the level of consistency shown by the Stabbies after they secured their place in the Highland Amateur Cup semi-finals.


Gallacher wonder saves help High Ormlie secure place in Highland Amateur Cup semi-finals

Gallacher wonder saves help High Ormlie secure place in Highland Amateur Cup semi-finals

Goalkeeper Lewis Gallacher was praised for producing two “world-class saves” as High Ormlie Hotspur booked their place in the last four.


Fitting tribute to Thurso woman’s dedication to kirk

Fitting tribute to Thurso woman’s dedication to kirk

A defibrillator has been installed in memory of a Thurso woman’s commitment to the town’s West Church.


Key components for Spittal to Peterhead undersea cable secured by SSEN Transmission supplier deal with NKT

Key components for Spittal to Peterhead undersea cable secured by SSEN Transmission supplier deal with NKT

A major infrastructure project to export electricity from Caithness to Aberdeenshire and the rest of the grid has taken a major step forward.


Wartime flying boat to visit Wick for 80th anniversary VC commemoration

Wartime flying boat to visit Wick for 80th anniversary VC commemoration

A wartime flying boat is due to stop off in Wick this week in honour of two Catalina pilots who each received the Victoria Cross 80 years ago.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Shortlist announced!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Shortlist announced!

Did you make it onto the shortlist for the 2024 HITAs? Find out here!


Watten teenage driver failed to stop for police

Watten teenage driver failed to stop for police

A teenage driver was said to have panicked when he saw a police car signalling him to stop.


Wick driver sparked major search operation after fleeing accident scene

Wick driver sparked major search operation after fleeing accident scene

A driver sparked a full-scale emergency after he left the scene of an accident, Wick Sheriff Court heard.


YOUR VIEWS: Canada’s Caithness roots and looking back at the General Election

YOUR VIEWS: Canada’s Caithness roots and looking back at the General Election

John O’Groat Jounal and Caithness Courier readers respond to the news this week.


Wick woman’s partner put plastic bag over her head

Wick woman’s partner put plastic bag over her head

A Wick woman was shocked when her partner shouted at her and placed a plastic bag over her head, the town's sheriff court was told.


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