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The plans to establish a spaceport in north Sutherland remain very much live, according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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To mark the fifth anniversary since the Covid-19 pandemic we spoke to CEOs about how remote work has permanently changed the way companies function.
A young Halkirk driver was found in possession of cannabis when he was stopped by police.
Five years on since the Covid lockdown, many didn’t have the chance to say goodbye to loved ones
Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views on what’s happening in the far north.
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A woman who cheated an elderly man out of £14,000 will have repaid all of the cash by July this year, Wick Sheriff Court was told this week.
Federica Stefani shares her story of being a furloughed reporter during lockdown.
Highland Council has released its draft of the Caithness Area Place Plan.
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A lorry driver from Wick who targeted single mothers on dating apps to gain access to their children has been jailed.
Community and business representatives are reeling from Orbex’s shock decision to halt work on the spaceport it was developing in north Sutherland.
An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.
Efforts have begun to secure funding for urgent repairs to a storm-damaged harbour wall at Wick amid fears that a collapse would be a "catastrophe".
Invergordon completed their defence of the North Caledonian League championship this afternoon with a six-goal rout against Thurso.
John Budge put in a solid performance to finish second in his age category at the Chester Ultra 50 on Saturday.
Gary Manson has promised that in-form Wick Academy won’t be taking their foot off the gas in the remaining four games of the Highland League season.
Caithness husband-and-wife badminton duo Mark and Shona Mackay had a successful trip to England for the Yorkshire Masters Gold 2025 tournament.
There was a double success for Rachel MacGregor on her pony Rubble and a maximum 18 points for Tabitha Patterson on Bronllys Another Cherry.
Eleven-year-old Sophie Mackay from Dunnet competed as part of the Scottish team in the Multi Alarm U13 U15 Youth International in Hungary.
Sammie Campbell won the Alice Coghill Memorial Cup this week, while her brother Ryan was one half of the winning duo in the Colin Perry pairs event.
Luke McDowall moved from Wick to Inverness in 2018, but has spent the last couple of months in Thailand.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads out before breakfast to make the most of the quiet roads and glorious sunshine on South Loch Ness-side
Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.
Love was in the air when happy couples flocked to the latest spectacular Highland Wedding Fair at the weekend.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary
Hundreds of besotted couples flocked to Eden Court at the weekend for the return of the ever popular Highland Wedding Fair.
Hear why Tanya White and Elle Campbell are taking part in this year’s Strictly Inverness to raise funds for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.
Rock legend Bryan Adams’ second Inverness gig has sold out in just minutes!
Highland filmmaking talent has been recognised at a glittering ceremony after people from the region picked up top titles in the FilmG awards.
A one-day trade event for hospitality, catering and retail businesses is taking place tomorrow.
Taking place at the Inverness Methodist Church on Huntly Street, the musical event sees performers compete in a variety of classes.
A fancy masquerade ball will help to raise funds for an Inverness school this spring.
Pupils were whisked off on a mountain adventure in the comfort of their classrooms when a local author brought her new book along for World Book Day.
Jamie Cooper, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody.
He also said Reform UK wants to ‘lick the boots of Donald Trump’.
The Lib Dem leader met young carers at Jenny’s Tea Room in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, where the group made and decorated biscuits together.
Farah Rafeeq, 24, was due to travel with Singapore Airlines on Friday from Heathrow with her friend.
