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The Wick Fun Day event held in the town centre on Saturday showed that local people are filled with festive spirit leading up to Christmas 2024.
Almost 300 fines have been issued to drivers in Inverness though totals for other areas including Dingwall, Nairn, Wick and Thurso are much lower.
People in Caithness needing a helping hand to give their children gifts this Christmas can now register with the Caithness FM Toy Appeal.
Two Glasgow men intend to fight allegations that they chased a teenager along Thurso Esplanade and beach while armed with a crowbar and a knife.
A Thurso Highland councillor has spoken of his frustration at being repeatedly rebuffed in his bid to discover information about two care facilities.
Hugh McPhee was “fed up” with a curfew condition and decided to breach it, Sheriff Neil Wilson was told at Wick.
October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.
Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period
Highland Council explains its plans to bring more public services more closely together.
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".
Ten out of the 11 most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are north of Inverness, new figures have revealed.
A Caithness councillor is calling on an animal rescue charity to rethink its "shocking" decision to close its far north centre near Dounreay.
Gordon MacNab forced in a late goal against Huntly at Harmsworth Park but it wasn’t enough to prevent Wick suffering a seventh home defeat in a row.
Speaking after Huntly’s 2-1 win at Harmsworth Park, Colin Charlesworth said he believes Wick Academy are in a false position in the bottom four.
Eight members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the Highland Swim Team’s autumn meet at the Aquadome in Inverness.
Wick will have to watch out for Huntly’s prolific forward Angus Grant, “the in-form player in the league at the moment” in the words of Gary Manson.
Halkirk United and Thurso will both be on their travels in the North Caledonian League on Saturday after being left idle last weekend.
Champions Seaview continued their dominance of the first division in Wick and District Darts League with an 8-0 victory over Norseman this week.
The latest outings in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series have seen athletes take on two different courses at Dunnet and John O’Groats.
Ten pupils represented Wick High in the Highland region leg of a Scottish Schools Swimming Association event at the Aquadome in Inverness.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park
Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.
John Davidson picks out some of his favourite routes from a new Ordnance Survey book, Outstanding Walks Scotland, featuring some classic outings
This winter, some of the country’s most iconic distilleries invite visitors to experience a series of unforgettable festive weekends
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk
The Northern Star Country Music Festival is set to be staged at the Northern Meeting Park.
25 harpists of all ages are to showcase a Christmas repertoire at Inverness Cathedral this weekend.
Jason Manford expands his 2025 tour with 89 extra shows, delighting fans as Inverness earns a spot on the highly anticipated line-up.
Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.
Jodie McCluskey's breakfast show is being axed, signalling an end to MFR's last regular locally-produced programming.
Local business leaders are set to take part in Maggie’s Jail or Bail to raise vital funds to support people affected by cancer.
Maggie’s has introduced menopause workshops to support and empower women undergoing cancer treatment, addressing a crucial need for tailored care.
Fraser Allan’s car has been found near a loch.
The Scottish Budget will be published on Wednesday.
Dr Peter Mackay, a lecturer at St Andrews University, takes over from Kathleen Jamie.
Unite’s general secretary Sharon Graham said the latest steps from SNP ministers do not go far enough.
