Caithness Roads News Today

The condition of Highland roads have shown a slight improvement in the last year, a major transport survey has shown.

Campaigners who have been calling for safety improvements on the Forss straight say they hope work starting this month will make a big difference.

Highland Council is "not currently financially sustainable in the medium to long-term", a brutal new budget report has revealed.

Driving instructors have joined forces to voice their frustration over the "horrendous" state of roads in Wick, saying it is unfair on learners.

Campaigners are losing patience over a "total lack of progress" by Highland Council on safety upgrades at Forss – almost a year after a site visit.

Forss road safety campaigners have issued a direct appeal to Highland Councils chief executive over the time being taking to carry out improvements.

We seek the views of Highland MSPs and Caithness campaigners about the impact of rising energy costs – and what can be done to bring bills back down.

Highland Council has been accused by a Caithness minister of showing "a sheer lack of compassion to grieving families" over charges for burials.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

TSB has started its weekly pop-up service in Thursos North Coast Visitor Centre ahead of the closure of the long-established branch in the town.