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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.

Up to 150 darts players from across the north gathered in Wick to enjoy the party atmosphere of the annual Friends of the Glass weekend.

Two French aviators touched down at Wick airport as part of their daring, record-breaking bid to cross the Atlantic in a small gyrocopter.

A 71-year-old sex offender who bought alcohol for a Caithness woman he met at a bus station and then sexually assaulted has been jailed for 30 months.

Concern over the unsightly clutter in a disused shop in Wick town centre has intensified after a sighting of rodents in the premises.

Thirty-one golfers took part in the Mackays’ Golf Challenge, an annual gathering of family and friends in Wick which is now in its 20th year.

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

Scotland’s new first minister has been urged to focus on the Highlands, with a lack of dentists in Caithness among the issues raised by MP Jamie Stone

More than 150 volunteers took part in a series of clean-up events in and around Wick, filling almost 250 black backs with rubbish.

Thurso was not only buzzing with cruise ship tourists at the weekend but also a huge convoy of colourful historic lorries and commercial vehicles.

Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club has supported a group from Ireland who are travelling the length of the UK mainland in vintage tractors.

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 76 store cattle and 1207 prime, store and feeding sheep on Monday.

Plans to boost road safety and encourage more people to cycle or walk have passed their latest milestone.

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.

Thurso was well-prepared to welcome the AIDAsol cruise ship contingent when the huge vessel berthed at Scrabster harbour on Saturday.

A Wick community centre that has been helping people from across Caithness for more than 50 years has secured money to expand its services.

John Swinney has been crowned the new leader of the SNP after winning the support of potential contender, Highland MSP Kate Forbes.