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Road and rail issues after stormy weekend – peak gust of 74.8mph reported in Wick

Road and rail issues after stormy weekend – peak gust of 74.8mph reported in Wick

Issues with fallen trees have been reported around parts of Caithness after the weekend storm and railway services were suspended earlier today.


Online enrolment opens today for ELC and Primary 1 places

Online enrolment opens today for ELC and Primary 1 places

Highland Council is inviting parents and carers to enrol their child for the next school session starting on August 16.


Happy retirement from the buses, Billy

Happy retirement from the buses, Billy

Best wishes were sent out on social media when a "weel-kent" Caithness bus driver handed in his keys after retiring on Friday.


Experts reveal the facts about Omicron Variant

Experts reveal the facts about Omicron Variant

Latest COVID-19 variant Omicron is highly infectious and still spreading. It is more important than ever we all get vaccinated.


Storms disrupt far north railway line

Storms disrupt far north railway line

Fallen trees and branches caused closure of the far north line from Inverness to Wick/Thurso yesterday and workers are out clearing the tracks.


Support is available for disabled people in Caithness to access Scottish social security

Support is available for disabled people in Caithness to access Scottish social security

Disabled people in Caithness are now able to access a new advocacy service to get help applying for Scottish social security benefits.


New directors welcomed to the board of Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN)

New directors welcomed to the board of Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN)

Three new board directors have been appointed at tourism group Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) following its recent AGM


Volunteers help out community as Storm Malik causes power cut

Volunteers help out community as Storm Malik causes power cut

Volunteers rallied round to help needy households after part of east Caithness was hit by a power cut at the weekend.


Wick airport review welcomed but business leader and politicians call for clarity on way forward

Wick airport review welcomed but business leader and politicians call for clarity on way forward

Return of lifeline services at Wick vital for future of local economy, it is claimed


Wintry showers with ice on roads today and strong winds on Tuesday may lead to some disruption

Wintry showers with ice on roads today and strong winds on Tuesday may lead to some disruption

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of wintry showers for today followed by high winds tomorrow that may lead to disruption.


Fairer funding system needed for rural local authorities, says Caithness councillor

Fairer funding system needed for rural local authorities, says Caithness councillor

Matthew Reiss makes plea as Highland Council faces cuts of £39 million


Thurso artist has a busy schedule during International Year of Glass

Thurso artist has a busy schedule during International Year of Glass

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson says he is "buzzing with ideas" as he prepares for a hectic schedule of events during International Year of Glass.


NICKY MARR: Ski trip highlighted need to seize the day

NICKY MARR: Ski trip highlighted need to seize the day

Nicky Marr tells of her unexpected trip in the French alps last week


New Year street parties were nothing new in Thurso

New Year street parties were nothing new in Thurso

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Walking group is back on its feet in Thurso

Walking group is back on its feet in Thurso

A walking group has taken to the streets again after a brief break over Christmas and the beginning of the new year.


£9m spent on shelved air traffic control plans

£9m spent on shelved air traffic control plans

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Time to take stock and assess what might be persuaded to grow

Time to take stock and assess what might be persuaded to grow

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


Storm Corrie warning as north power network suffers damage

Storm Corrie warning as north power network suffers damage

After 'significant damage' caused by Storm Malik and with the potential impacts of Storm Corrie today, SSEN has moved to Red Alert status.


'Danger to life' threat as Met Office issues amber warning across Highlands and north-east Scotland

'Danger to life' threat as Met Office issues amber warning across Highlands and north-east Scotland

The Met Office has issued an amber warning as Storm Corrie threatens to bring further disruption on Sunday evening into Monday morning.


Rented housing should deliver for people, not profit

Rented housing should deliver for people, not profit

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


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