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Members of a UN committee have been told that mums-to-be from Caithness are being denied their rights through “a policy of centralisation”.
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Mystery surrounds a series of resignations at Thurso Community Council after the group said it would issue a full statement on Friday.
The breed record for a Highland female was broken at the spring cattle sale in Oban with Kirsty Dhubh 3rd of Blingery farm near Wick.
Many tributes have been posted on Wick High School’s Facebook page after one of its pupils suddenly passed away yesterday.
A Watten couple won a civil case against a Caithness roofing company that took a large deposit and failed to do the agreed work on their house.
A mum who faced life-threatening complications after giving birth last year said the situation has brought home to her how important giving blood is.
The administration argues the rise is needed to fund maintenance, repairs, and debt.
In its formal response councillors backed the view of officials the road network in the north is too big.
Apprenticeship opportunities at Dounreay are being highlighted with a total of 23 new roles being recruited for at the former nuclear power test site.
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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".
Table-topping Halkirk United are unaccustomed to being underdogs – but manager Ewan McElroy accepts that will be their role against Invergordon.
Halkirk “A” have moved into second place in Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s postal winter league, only three points behind the leaders.
Tom McKenna has promised to see out the season as Thurso manager so that he and the club can take stock after a difficult campaign for the Vikings.
Ellon’s 54-26 victory over Caithness at Millbank leaves the Greens still battling to avoid the prospect of what would be a first-ever relegation.
Krakens face Oban Lorne in their second National Shield group match this weekend after getting their campaign off to the perfect start at Peterhead.
Seaview are one win away from retaining their Division One title in Wick and District Darts League after yet another convincing victory.
Five-goal George Ewing led the way as Wick Academy continued their title charge in SHFL Under 18 North with a dominant display at home to Buckie.
Caithness United coach Sean Moodie admitted he could have no complaints as the under-14s were held to a 4-4 draw by their Alness United counterparts.
John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing
An Inverness craft brewery’s owners said they were ‘delighted’ after getting planning green light to open a new taproom in Inverness city centre.
Pizza giant Domino’s plans for a new takeaway in Inverness are a step closer after it cleared a planning hurdle.
The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun
Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong
Inverness landmarks such as Loch Ness, Leakey's Bookshop and the Ness Islands feature in a new single and video by a popular local songwriter.
Nairn is set to welcome an eclectic exhibition theatre installation co-created by the son of two well-known local creatives.
A "transformative" £2.5 million cash injection will help Eden Court "expand access to the arts", its delighted boss believes.
Around 60 per cent of the programme features trad and folk music, which are historically dominated by male performers.
Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.
The 29-year-old is now based in France, working internationally as a professional opera singer.
A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.
The Munich Security Conference comes as the US appears to be stepping back from European security guarantees.
A senior minister said the Government would ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced on Thursday ‘actually come to pass’.
His personal collection totalled £4,627,224 at auction, according to Christie’s auction house.
In a letter to MPs, they asked parliamentarians to ‘have us in the forefront of your mind in the coming weeks and months’.