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Miller Academy Primary was an extra busy school on two recent Wednesdays, due to 60 family members volunteering to read to the children.

A space industry convention for young people should be funded by the UK government and held in the far north, Jamie Stone said.

Members of the public can have their say on a 20-year vision for improved transport in the Highlands and Islands.

A fuel poverty scheme introduced nine years ago has helped just over two per cent of households across the Highlands, according to MP Jamie Stone.

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips

A painting to mark the 140th anniversary of the Boys’ Brigade has been unveiled at Thurso railway station as part of the organisation’s celebrations.

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.

The Nethercliffe Hotel held a series of fundraising events over March for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.

The Caithness women’s rugby team have secured the National Plate, coming from behind to beat Uddingston Selkies 47-27 at Murrayfield Hive.

A Highland art project is among various works featured in an exhibition in Venice dedicated to Palestinians.

A mountain rescue team that covers Caithness and Sutherland has appointed a new leader.

Readers have their say on issues affecting Caithness and further afield

New local advisory committees have been formed to help shape the direction of the merged UHI North, West and Hebrides college.

The sounds of Irish country music will fill the air in east Sutherland next month with a special appearance from the award-winning Stephen Smyth Band.

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Farmers and crofters have called for more timely intervention to help them mitigate against the impacts of white-tailed eagle predation on lambs.

A film about Caithness, its people and landscape is to be screened in Thurso next week.

NHS Highland has launched an app to help new dads in the north cope with the significant change in their life.

A Wick youngster who has previously been the chair of the Highland Youth Parliament has been elected to represent the far north again.

A Wick volunteer is playing his part in ensuring the war graves in the town’s cemetery are maintained to the highest possible standard.