Teenager dies in crash between two cars in the Highlands
A teenager has died in a two-car crash in the Highlands.
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Family pay tribute to teenager killed in crash
A family have paid tribute to their “beloved” son who died in a car crash.
New facial recreation of 4,250-year-old Caithness woman
Researchers exploring the history behind the remains of a woman discovered in Caithness in 1987 have released a new facial reconstruction with the aid of an Inverness artist.
Teenager killed in one-vehicle crash in Caithness
A teenager has died in a road accident in Caithness.
Teenage driver killed in crash
A teenager has died in a road accident in Caithness.
Duncansby Head lighthouse to be renovated
The historic lighthouse at Duncansby Head is in the throes of undergoing a £265,000 upgrade.
Arrest after man dies following stabbing in Thurso
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was stabbed in Thurso yesterday morning.
Lifesaving message to be taken into the classroom
A far north group dedicated to help victims of sudden heart failures are to take their potentially lifesaving message into the classrooms.
Women taken to hospital following Thurso house fire
Two women were taken to hospital following a house fire in Thurso earlier today.
Two charged over using counterfeit money in Caithness
Two people have been charged in connection with the use of counterfeit currency in Caithness, police have confirmed.
World status hope for bog standard site in north
The Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland could be set to join the Taj Mahal in India, the Grand Canyon in the USA and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia as a World Heritage Site.
Caithness psychology waiting list soars to ‘scandalous’ 250
The number of patients in Caithness waiting for psychology appointments currently stands at a “scandalous” 250 – with many having to make a round-trip of more than 200 miles.
Police operation to target suspected drug supplying snares five people in Caithness
Five people will be reported in connection with drug offences following three days of police action in Caithness.
Time for a rethink, Caithness action group tells NHS Highland
NHS Highland has been told by the public to rethink its adult health and social care shake-up in Wick.
Nucleus Archive Facility in Caithness scoops prestigious architecture award
Caithness’s £20million nuclear archive, which was opened by Prince Charles, has won a prestigious national architecture prize.
‘Barbaric’ NHS Highland ordeal for Caithness man who was a victim of a paedophile ring linked to ex-MP Cyril Smith
A victim of a paedophile ring linked to former MP Cyril Smith has slammed the “barbaric” five-year wait he faced for a clinical psychology appointment - and the 250-mile round trip to get there.
Caithness coach Tom McGee demands response against West of Scotland
Caithness face a stiff examination when they entertain third placed West of Scotland in Tennent’s National League Division 3.
Former children’s TV presenter Bunty Gunn publishes her first book at the age of 85
A former children’s TV presenter from Caithness has just had her first book published - aged 85.
Highland village ‘won’t be encircled’ by wind turbines
The prospective developer of a large wind farm yesterday denied its plans would leave a Caithness village beset on all sides by turbines.
Northern businesses face fines after illegal workers discovered
Eleven employees at fast food outlets in Caithness have been found to be working illegally following raids on premises in Wick and Thurso.
PODCAST: The good, the bad and the ugly of Wick
In her latest podcast from the Highlands, P&J local government reporter Susy Macaulay takes a walk round Wick with community councillors Joanna Coghill and Luke Graham, who tell her what they’re doing for their town and their frustrations that they can’t get more done.
Caithness man highlights how problems for the disabled are not limited to the north-east
A Caithness man has expressed “disgust” at the treatment experienced by a group of passengers who were refused entry to wheelchair-accessible taxis at Aberdeen Airport last weekend.
Two north-east women celebrate becoming world Tug of War champions
We are the champions, my friends and we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
John o’Groats signpost under threat from a sticky culprit
The world famous John o’Groats signpost is under threat – from visitors who have covered it with stickers.
Highland tennis club in bizarre showdown with sundown players after late-night vandalism
Midnight tennis-playing vandals have hit Thurso’s recently renovated tennis courts at Millbank.
Fisherman swaps boat for benchpress in bid to become world’s strongest man
A former fisherman has swapped his boat for a benchpress - overcoming depression in a bid to become the World’s Strongest Man.
A note of hope to be sounded in Caithness for Suicide Prevention Week
‘Notes of hope’ will be placed across Caithness as part of Suicide Prevention Week, which starts on Monday.
Concern as landslip may leave highland communities isolated
A landslip next to the A9 near Helmsdale has sparked community fears that Caithness and north Sutherland could be completely cut off.
Police search for missing 16-year-old boy
David-Lee Anderson, from Wick, was last seen at 8pm yesterday evening.
Highland and Caithness relishing step up to next level
Highland head coach Davie Carson says his newly-promoted squad is ready to embrace the challenge that awaits them in National 2 this season.
NHS refuse to budge over maternity downgrading in Caithness
Expectant mums and campaigners are piling renewed pressure on health bosses to review Caithness’s controversial maternity policy.
Man arrested after ‘stabbing’ on fishing boat berthed in Highland harbour
A pier at a Highland harbour was cordoned off yesterday after a crewman was stabbed aboard a fishing boat in the early hours.