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Whooping cough in Thurso, 'Restrictive trend' on development and Council in dark over Bignold bid

What a legacy Ron has left.

Spring is trying its hardest to break through. The slightly warmer weather and longer days give an air of positivity and hope.

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'

Scandal of shebeening in Wick, Council agrees to fly the flag and Dounreay workshop to close

Trudy Morris welcomes the funding announcement for the Wick-Aberdeen flights, but calls for stability to allow the north Highlands to progress

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

Can we press pause on more National Parks? Just till we’re back on track with the vital stuff?

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

The windswept landscapes of Caithness and Sutherland have long been shaped by the hands of farmers and crofters, says the Scottish Green MSP

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.

An e-bike tour of the Orkney Mainland throws up a few surprises alongside a visit to the ancient homes at Skara Brae

Business Focus by David Richardson

Let the ladies help, Election hopefuls busy and Bus shelter destroyed in crash

The housing crisis here – as in other parts of Scotland – is well documented.

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Keith Banks shares his expert knowledge of the weather conditions in Wick as he looks at the conditions during the first month of 2024

Poetic windfall for auctioneer, tenants to blame for damp and MacKenzies take over hotel.

Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon