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Church organist, 89, honoured in surprise presentation by Prince of Wales

A church organist who has been playing for 75 years has been honoured for her dedication with a surprise presentation by the Prince of Wales. Mary Edmondson, 89, was delighted to be presented with a basket of flowers by Charles following the service ...

08 Aug 2022 at 15:53

Scotland

Two people killed in crash on A9

Two people have been killed in a crash in the Highlands. Emergency services were called after a white Land Rover Defender crashed on the A9 at Achavanich, north of Latheron, in Caithness shortly after 11.40am on Tuesday. The 46-year-old male driver ...

30 Nov 2022 at 10:18

Bishop ‘honoured’ to take on symbolic role at coronation

A Scottish church leader has said he is “honoured” to be asked to fulfil a key ceremonial duty at the coronation of King Charles. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, will present the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross ...

28 Apr 2023 at 13:14

Starmer: Labour will deliver where SNP has failed on renewable jobs for Scotland

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is promising a renewable energy jobs boost under plans which put Scotland at the heart of efforts to transform the UK into a “clean energy superpower”. Sir Keir said Labour’s green prosperity plan would more than ...

24 Mar 2023 at 18:30

Scotland

Motorcyclist, 30, killed in Caithness crash

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Caithness. Police said the 30-year-old man riding a black Honda CBF motorbike died at the scene of the collision, which also involved a yellow Seat Ibiza. The driver of the car, a 74-year-old woman,...

18 Aug 2023 at 10:27

King raises a dram to mark official opening of distillery

The King has raised a dram to mark the official opening of the UK’s most northerly mainland whisky distillery. Charles toured the 8 Doors Distillery in John O’Groats, Caithness, on Wednesday to celebrate the industry’s return to the area. It ...

02 Aug 2023 at 16:40

Scotland

Nuclear power plant workers to strike over pay dispute

Nuclear power plant workers will go on strike next month in a pay dispute. Unite the union has said its 460-strong membership at the Dounreay complex in Caithness, Highlands, have voted to walk out in May along with an overtime ban. Workers ...

15 Apr 2024 at 20:16

Second union backs industrial action at nuclear power plant amid pay row

Nuclear power plant workers from a second trade union have backed strike action in a pay dispute. Unite the union confirmed 85.5% of its 460-strong membership at the Dounreay complex in the Highlands have voted in favour of a walkout. With ...

05 Apr 2024 at 10:01

Scotland

Driver dies after two-vehicle crash in Caithness

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Caithness. Kevin Campbell, 47, was driving a black Mazda 2 which was involved in a collision with a blue Seat Ateca at around 9.50am on Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the ...

04 Dec 2023 at 08:54

Far north of Scotland named on Lonely Planet’s ‘must visit’ list

The far north of Scotland has been named as one of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel” destinations for 2024. The region, which includes Caithness and Sutherland, is one of only two UK locations to feature on the coveted annual list ...

25 Oct 2023 at 16:42

Scotland

Family ‘devastated’ after death of 18-year-old woman who fell 50ft in Highlands

The family of Alesha Wright, 18, who died after falling 50ft from a coastal path in the Scottish Highlands have said they are “devastated” following the tragic accident. In a statement released by Police Scotland, they said: “We ...

14 Jul 2022 at 19:57

Scotland

Girl, 18, dies and man in hospital after falling from 50ft cliff in Highlands

A teenager is dead and a man seriously hurt after falling 50ft from a costal path in the Scottish Highlands. Alesha Wright, 18, was found lifeless by rescuers in Thurso, Caithness. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Her death ...

13 Jul 2022 at 10:01

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