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Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

07 July 2023
Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

07 July 2023

Highlands and Islands Greens voiced concerns over council/government promotion of cheap flights between Wick and Aberdeen.


North Highland 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

06 July 2023
North Highland 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

North Highland 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

06 July 2023

The woman whose body was recovered after the murder-suicide at Keiss has been named locally as Caroline Copland.


Condolences from council leader after north Highland 'murder-suicide'

04 July 2023
Condolences from council leader after north Highland 'murder-suicide'

Condolences from council leader after north Highland 'murder-suicide'

04 July 2023

The Keiss 'murder-suicide' on Sunday afternoon has come as a shock to the entire Caithness community, according to the leader of Highland Council.


Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in nearby Highland village

03 July 2023
Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in nearby Highland village

Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in nearby Highland village

03 July 2023

A 74-year-old man was murdered at Keiss in Caithness on Sunday afternoon (July 3) and a woman linked to the incident was later found dead nearby.


Strange coincidence after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved

29 June 2023
Strange coincidence after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved

Strange coincidence after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved

29 June 2023

A 25-year-old message in a bottle found on north Highland coast could help teach a new generation of children about the dangers of plastic pollution.


North Highland company Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

28 June 2023
North Highland company Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

North Highland company Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

28 June 2023

North Highland-based Norscot Joinery, manufacturer of windows, doors and timber frame house kits, has been acquired by 1st FSD Group.


CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Highland building – owners say they are 'devastated'

10 May 2023
CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Highland building – owners say they are 'devastated'

CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Highland building – owners say they are 'devastated'

10 May 2023

The couple who own a Thurso building that saw tons of sandstone blocks fall from its roof say they are devastated - but grateful that no one was hurt.


PICTURES: Police cordon off centre of Highland town after huge collapse of roof masonry

01 May 2023
PICTURES: Police cordon off centre of Highland town after huge collapse of roof masonry

PICTURES: Police cordon off centre of Highland town after huge collapse of roof masonry

01 May 2023

A police cordon has been set up around Traill Street in Thurso after tons of sandstone blocks fell from the parapet of a building.


Piano James quits JOGLE journey after court case – found guilty of 'driving' piano while under influence of cannabis

16 April 2023
Piano James quits JOGLE journey after court case – found guilty of 'driving' piano while under influence of cannabis

Piano James quits JOGLE journey after court case – found guilty of 'driving' piano while under influence of cannabis

16 April 2023

Piano James quits JOGLE charity bid after court case and says he will refund anyone who thinks he's a 'conman'.


Running rat causes panic at the bird feeder – witty comments sought

14 March 2023
Running rat causes panic at the bird feeder – witty comments sought

Running rat causes panic at the bird feeder – witty comments sought

14 March 2023

Some feathers were ruffled at a garden bird feeder in the far north when a hungry rat was snapped taking off with some nibbles on Saturday morning.


Rediscovered 1476 Highland document tells the story of how Scotland was formed – BUT what is this strange drawing on it? UFO or wind turbine?

24 January 2023
Rediscovered 1476 Highland document tells the story of how Scotland was formed – BUT what is this strange drawing on it? UFO or wind turbine?

Rediscovered 1476 Highland document tells the story of how Scotland was formed – BUT what is this strange drawing on it? UFO or wind turbine?

24 January 2023

An important land charter dating from 1476 was recently recovered and given over to the Caithness Archives for safekeeping.


Far north beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023
Far north beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

Far north beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023

Police cordoned off a Highland beach after two local beach cleaners found a large barrel filled with bags of powder on Wednesday.


Highland schools invited to participate in #OurDemocracy campaign

08 January 2023
Highland schools invited to participate in #OurDemocracy campaign

Highland schools invited to participate in #OurDemocracy campaign

08 January 2023

Highland secondary schools are being given the opportunity to get involved in the Welcome to Your Vote Week #OurDemocracy campaign.


VIDEO AND PICTURES: Charity walker Speedo Mick hits Wick and gatecrashes ladies' party – see what happened

31 December 2022
VIDEO AND PICTURES: Charity walker Speedo Mick hits Wick and gatecrashes ladies' party – see what happened

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Charity walker Speedo Mick hits Wick and gatecrashes ladies' party – see what happened

31 December 2022

John O'Groats to Land's End charity walker Speedo Mick made it to Wick and brought some Scouse charm to a ladies' party at the Norseman Hotel.


Speedo Mick's final stomp – hits Wick after leaving John O'Groats this morning

30 December 2022
Speedo Mick's final stomp – hits Wick after leaving John O'Groats this morning

Speedo Mick's final stomp – hits Wick after leaving John O'Groats this morning

30 December 2022

Exactly three years ago, a near naked charity walker dropped by our Wick office on a Jogle journey – now Speedo Mick is doing it all again.


Speedo Mick's final stomp – hits Wick after leaving John O'Groats this morning

29 December 2022
Speedo Mick's final stomp – hits Wick after leaving John O'Groats this morning

Speedo Mick's final stomp – hits Wick after leaving John O'Groats this morning

29 December 2022

Exactly three years ago, a near naked charity walker dropped by our Wick office on a Jogle journey – now Speedo Mick is doing it all again.


All you need to know – Highland Council service arrangements over festive period 2022/2023

21 December 2022
All you need to know – Highland Council service arrangements over festive period 2022/2023

All you need to know – Highland Council service arrangements over festive period 2022/2023

21 December 2022

Highland Council has produced a detailed list for all its services and other essential information that may be required over the Christmas holiday.


'It could have killed us' – Highland man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

02 December 2022
'It could have killed us' – Highland man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

'It could have killed us' – Highland man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

02 December 2022

A Highland man said his broken chimney stack could have killed him and his wife with carbon monoxide fumes and is battling the council to it repaired.


Disabled Highland woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

30 November 2022
Disabled Highland woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

Disabled Highland woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

30 November 2022

A disability campaigner talked about the 'nightmare trip' she endured while on a train journey to Aberdeen for her daughter's graduation.


PICTURES: Rare find of Pictish stone at north Highland graveyard by Thurso woman looking for ancestors

11 November 2022
PICTURES: Rare find of Pictish stone at north Highland graveyard by Thurso woman looking for ancestors

PICTURES: Rare find of Pictish stone at north Highland graveyard by Thurso woman looking for ancestors

11 November 2022

A Thurso woman researching her family tree had the find of a lifetime when she discovered an ancient Pictish stone which may date back 1300 years.


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