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The loss of the “vital” Wick mobile post office, which is to stop running later this month, will impact on rural areas and be “sorely missed”.

Mark Rouse has been praised for his contribution to Dounreay after it was announced he will leave his job as managing director after four years.

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.

Councillors in Caithness want answers from the new boss of NHS Highland over “the significant cost” of providing locum psychiatrists in the north.

Community councillors are requesting a tidy-up at an unsightly piece of land in Wick town centre where an eyesore building was demolished in 2020.

Maree Todd MSP says that this SNP government will prioritise eradicating child poverty and driving economic growth in the region.

An investment plan that aims to raise £2 billion for major investments across the Highlands including a new Thurso High School has been approved.

A young girl from Wick has followed in her mum’s footsteps by winning a major accolade for her dancing skills

A Caithness company says, with the nesting season underway, it can guarantee you sightings of puffins along the county’s coastline.

She is now surely the most influential political voice to emerge from the Highlands in a generation. But just who is Kate Forbes?

Community councillors have heard there are tentative hopes that funding can be found to improve the all-weather sports pitch behind Wick High School.

Members of the public will be invited to share their thoughts on the controversial plans for new high-voltage pylons at events around the Highlands.

Many householders in Caithness remain unaware of the major changes to bin collections that will take effect this autumn, according to Allan Bruce.

An Aberdeenshire-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness is on track to achieve revenues of more than £20 million this year.

Record numbers from Caithness and Sutherland took part in the 2023/24 Talking Tourism webinar series, with seven sessions from September to April.

Community councillors have admitted that a project aimed at improving lanes in Wick town centre was “not really what we wanted or what we expected”.

Moving onto new pastures

Kate Forbes has been appointed Deputy First Minister by John Swinney, it has been announced.

Caithness Family History Society’s next talk is about old Watten Mill and the family that operated it over many years.

A group of rhythmic gymnasts from Caithness gave a dynamic performance as part of Scottish Gymfest weekend at Ravenscraig sports centre.