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Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has insisted the north of Scotland must not be "disadvantaged by a digital divide".

Eighty-five artists have accepted an invitation from the Society of Caithness Artists to join its online exhibition this year.

Prices for Caithness, Ross-shire and Sutherland consignors at Thainstone Mart on June 26 and 27.

A street gala raised the spirits of a Thurso neighbourhood at the weekend while keeping within the lockdown guidance.

Spoon-playing councillor Willie Mackay saw his latest Saturday night rendition hit 50,000 views on social media in the space of 24 hours.

North MP Jamie Stone has set up a focus group with constituents after they took part in a virtual lobby for climate change.

The plan set out by Boris Johnson for the UK's economic recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has been condemned as "vomit" by Jamie Stone.

Scotland has recorded its first confirmed deaths from Covid-19 in four days, while there has also been a spike in the number of hospitalisations.

The Scottish Government says it recognises the difficulties facing Caithness following the loss of its air Aberdeen and Edinburgh air links.

Ten drivers have been arrested in connection with drink or drug driving in the Highlands following the first weekend of a two-week police operation.

A band of more than 40 volunteers have been busy during lockdown making around 900 items of protective clothing for local health workers.

A torrential downpour failed to dampen the spirits of veterans and NHS staff outside Caithness General Hospital for Armed Forces Day at the weekend.

Councillor Struan Mackie says the focus must be on ensuring maximum socio-economic benefit from Space Hub Sutherland now it has planning consent.

A charity for fishermen has highlighted the impact the coronavirus epidemic is having on the industry – and says it is there to help.

The Highlands is at risk of losing out on the SNP’s flagship broadband programme and may be left in the “digital stone age”, it has been claimed.

Two of the most notorious eyesore buildings in Wick's High Street are to be demolished after lying empty for decades.

The NHS Highland area has gone the past 24 hours without recording any fresh positive tests for Covid-19.

ScotRail has thanked its customers for wearing face coverings while making essential journeys and following its five rules for safer travel.

A local women’s aid group has released a video on social media to promote the message that "We are here".

A group of local people have transformed the gardens adjacent to St Fergus Church in Wick with a colourful display of blooms.