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Car crash near Wick

Two-vehicle car crash on outskirts of Wick.

Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Highland Council is ramping up enforcement of illegal parking in the county.

Pentland Ferries is first UK ferry operator to achieve Green Tourism Award

Pentland Ferries, which operates from St Margaret’s Hope to Gills, has become the first ferry operator in the UK to achieve a Green Tourism Award.

Highland MSP hits out at Greens for seeking end to A9 and A96 dualling

Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has warned SNP ministers not to give in to pressure by the Greens to scrap the dualling of the A9 and the A96.

Serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick airport

Published figures for 2019 show a serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick John O'Groats Airport compared to the previous year.

Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

Caithness councillor Matthew Reiss has highlighted the need for advance warning signs at the Dornoch Bridge to alert motorists to restrictions.

To charge or not to charge? It's up to you...

Highland councillors for Wick and East Caithness are seeking to reassure the public over the contentious issue of introducing parking charges.

End of the road for A9 bus service

A bus company which started daily trips to Inverness from Caithness has decided to quit this part of its operation.

Caithness bus group could be set up by March

A new Caithness bus users' group could be set up by March, according to Highland councillor Struan Mackie.

Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

Pentland Ferries' new £14 million vessel MV Alfred is in contention for an international accolade.

Plan to increase visitors using the far north rail line

A bid is to be made to increase the number of tourists on the rail route between Caithness and Inverness.

MSP Gail Ross seeking more information about airport plans

MSP Gail Ross is seeking more details about the plans by Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd to downgrade air services at Wick John O'Groats Airport.

Air traffic services at Wick set to be downgraded as part of Hial changes

Air traffic services at Wick look set to be downgraded in the latest phase of the Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd management programme.

Fragility of Caithness air services 'a major issue', says Gail Ross

The fragility of air services in Caithness is "a major issue", according to north MSP Gail Ross who has vowed to press for investment.

We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

North MSP Gail Ross has called for an urgent meeting with Flybe bosses over concerns about the airline's future and the implications for Wick.

Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

A Thurso man has expressed his anger over the plight of his disabled stepson who was left out in the cold after a train delay on the far north line.

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Airports project is 'demoralising workforce'

Car crash near Wick

Car crash near Wick

Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Pentland Ferries is first UK ferry operator to achieve Green Tourism Award

Pentland Ferries is first UK ferry operator to achieve Green Tourism Award

Highland MSP hits out at Greens for seeking end to A9 and A96 dualling

Highland MSP hits out at Greens for seeking end to A9 and A96 dualling

Serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick airport

Serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick airport

Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

To charge or not to charge? It's up to you...

To charge or not to charge? It's up to you...

End of the road for A9 bus service

End of the road for A9 bus service

Caithness bus group could be set up by March

Caithness bus group could be set up by March

Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

Plan to increase visitors using the far north rail line

Plan to increase visitors using the far north rail line

MSP Gail Ross seeking more information about airport plans

MSP Gail Ross seeking more information about airport plans

Air traffic services at Wick set to be downgraded as part of Hial changes

Air traffic services at Wick set to be downgraded as part of Hial changes

Fragility of Caithness air services 'a major issue', says Gail Ross

Fragility of Caithness air services 'a major issue', says Gail Ross

We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

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