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Police seek dashcam footage after woman hurt in A9 crash in Sutherland

Police seek dashcam footage after woman hurt in A9 crash in Sutherland

DASHCAM footage is being sought by police investigating a one-vehicle crash in Sutherland that left the driver in hospital.


A9 crash kills man

A9 crash kills man

A MAN has been killed in a road crash on the A9.


POLL: Do you agree with the lockdown measures stated in Nicola Sturgeon's latest announcement?

POLL: Do you agree with the lockdown measures stated in Nicola Sturgeon's latest announcement?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a new lockdown and we're keen to know if you support the move.


'Serious' two vehicle crash closes A9

'Serious' two vehicle crash closes A9

A 'SERIOUS' road crash has sparked the closure of the A9 in part of Ross-shire, police have warned.


Brandon looking at doing more online shows after success of Christmas and New Year concerts

Brandon looking at doing more online shows after success of Christmas and New Year concerts

Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee says he is looking forward to presenting further online concerts following the success of his two festive shows.


'Unexplained' death in Thurso

'Unexplained' death in Thurso

Police are treating the sudden death of a man at an address in Thurso yesterday morning as 'unexplained'.


Help for Scotland's small businesses 'can no longer be a dollar short and a day late'

Help for Scotland's small businesses 'can no longer be a dollar short and a day late'

The FSB warned that support for Scottish firms "can no longer be a dollar short and a day late" in the wake of Scotland's new lockdown measures.


We must slow the virus down, says Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd

We must slow the virus down, says Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd

Maree Todd reacted to the new Scotland-wide lockdown by emphasising that "firm and decisive action is needed" to slow down the spread of Covid-19.


New lockdown measures to take effect across Scotland from midnight

New lockdown measures to take effect across Scotland from midnight

The Highlands and the rest of Scotland have been placed into a full lockdown starting from midnight tonight.


Further 1905 coronavirus cases across whole of Scotland as lockdown announced

Further 1905 coronavirus cases across whole of Scotland as lockdown announced

A FURTHER 1905 Covid-19 cases have been detected across the whole of Scotland in the past 24 hours.


Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

A Highland councillor condemned Saturday evening's 'malicious act' in which car mats pierced with nails were placed on the A99 near Thrumster.


Caithness civic leader's New Year spoon-playing attracts tens of thousands of viewers

Caithness civic leader's New Year spoon-playing attracts tens of thousands of viewers

Caithness civic leader Willie Mackay has been entertaining tens of thousands of online viewers with his first spoon-playing session of 2021.


Pentland Ferries reviews its operations after massive reduction in business

Pentland Ferries reviews its operations after massive reduction in business

Gills Bay office closed for at least one month as part of cost saving exercise by the ferry operator.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier one vehicle crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier one vehicle crash

THE A9 has reopened following an earlier crash, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.


A9 shut both ways following Sutherland crash

A9 shut both ways following Sutherland crash

EMERGENCY crews are in attendance after a road crash closed the A9 in both directions in Sutherland.


WATCH: Author calls for a 'reappraisal' of Bonnie Prince Charlie

WATCH: Author calls for a 'reappraisal' of Bonnie Prince Charlie

A book published to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, says modern depictions of the Jacobite are inaccurate.


Long-standing Wick firefighter retires from service

Long-standing Wick firefighter retires from service

A Wick firefighter who has served for more than 30 years has received recognition for his long service after retiring last year.


Biggest snowfall in living memory saw 30ft snow drifts in northern Highlands

Biggest snowfall in living memory saw 30ft snow drifts in northern Highlands

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Lorna Steele says the Navy and Airforce were called in to help as Sutherland, Caithness and Orkney were hit hardest


Highland newspaper publishes its final edition

Highland newspaper publishes its final edition

The Nairnshire Telegraph has published its final edition – with the pandemic being a factor in its demise.


Nailed mats on A99 could have caused serious accident

Nailed mats on A99 could have caused serious accident

Two car mats embedded with nails were recovered from the A99 road near Thrumster last night in what has been described as a 'sickening act'.


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