Organisers were delighted with the "phenomenal" turnout at the 180th County Show as thousands made their way to the Riverside and Westerseat venue.
A new survey has shown high support for forestry, with 80 per cent agreeing that a lot more trees should be planted to tackle climate change.
A talent showcase is to be held on August 20 on the world’s shortest street – Ebenezer Place, part of Mackays Hotel in Wick.
Wick Academy's preparations for the new Highland League season continued with a 2-0 away victory over North Caley outfit St Duthus on Thursday night.
Champions Pentland United are leading the way in the CAFA Division One fair play league, with an average of 1.389 points against them so far.
Police Scotland's area inspector for Caithness gave an assurance that Highland communities are still among the safest places to live in the country.
An appeal has gone out for any volunteers willing to join in a summer spruce-up planned for Wick ahead of the town's annual gala week.
Jack Ryan is still sitting in second place in the season-long Junior 1000 Ecosse challenge despite experiencing mixed fortunes in the Mach 1 Stages.
Signings will be "coming thick and fast" at Wick Academy between now and the latter part of next week, according to manager Gary Manson.
The Wick, Canisbay and Latheron branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland has received a region-wide accolade in recognition of its achievements.
Wick Academy had a "really positive" response to an open day at which youngsters were able to meet the players and take part in a training session.
Wick Groats have been handed a place in the semi-finals of the Highland Amateur Cup after their scheduled opponents Lerwick Celtic withdrew.
Kevin Macgregor is determined to grab the glory in this year's John O’Groats Strongest Man challenge after missing the last two through injury.
Highland Council has imposed contractual penalties on Eastern Airways after the level of service between Wick and Aberdeen fell "below expectations".
The County Show, always a highlight of the local agricultural and social calendar, returns to the Riverside and Westerseat showground this weekend.
Eleven volunteers from Wick Paths Group turned out on Sunday morning for a tidy-up of the town's World War II memorial garden ahead of gala week.
Latheron Agricultural Society's annual show is set to go "from strength to strength" in the build-up to a milestone anniversary in two years' time.
Young entrepreneurs across Caithness and Sutherland are being encouraged to enter the Caithness Chamber of Commerce business awards.
Winning the Eain Mackintosh Cup on Saturday was extra-special for High Ormlie Hotspur forward James Mackintosh, a nephew of the late Eain.
Kevin Anderson insists "it can still be a very good season" for Wick Groats despite their 6-0 hammering in Saturday's Eain Mackintosh Cup final.
