Handbell ringers who gathered for a national celebration in Caithness at the weekend were delighted with the "happy, friendly, inclusive atmosphere".
A Scottish Government minister has said Highland Council must make "every effort" to increase passenger numbers flying between Wick and Aberdeen.
Two Caithness councillors have been told that the Scottish Government is "committed to building a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural economy".
Halkirk United will be looking to bounce back from Saturday's disappointing home defeat when they take on Bonar Bridge on Wednesday night.
Wick will try to finish the season as the best among a group of clubs that are currently bunched together in the lower half of the Highland League.
A short story competition has been launched in memory of Bill Mowat, the Caithness journalist, historian and councillor who died in August last year.
Duncansby festival guests heard tales about a spy, a rally driver... and how local workers were paid a shilling an hour to help build the lighthouse.
Tennis fan Linda Swanson has been investigating the Caithness roots of Don Budge, the first player to win all four of the sport's Grand Slam titles.
Spoken-word versions of the local papers are now available at Wick and Thurso libraries thanks to a charity for people with hearing or sight loss.
The three-day Duncansby lighthouse centenary festival is under way, and its centrepiece is a dazzling visual display with a soundscape accompaniment.
A contingent of top shots from Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association led the way in the finals of the Lothian and Borders "World Cup" competition.
Two crossings in close proximity near the junction of Thurso Road and Bankhead Road, Wick, had been left unmarked since resurfacing work last June.
Collaborative efforts to enhance and promote the Caithness and Sutherland peatlands have been recognised with a national accolade.
Scott Davidson admits Thurso have put themselves "right up against it" after losing at home to Bonar in last weekend's North Caley basement battle.
Wick Academy's players are "getting their just rewards" in the Highland League after stepping up their performance levels, according to Gary Manson.
A deal on free-to-air live TV coverage of two Scotland friendly matches ahead of Euro 2024 has been hailed as "a big win" by local MP Jamie Stone.
Highland Council will be making arrangements to investigate the cause of the "sinkhole" that opened up in the middle of Dempster Street in Wick.
Efforts to maximise the "immense" tourism potential of the north Highlands are to be set out at a major event in Wick at the end of this month.
Manager Ewan McElroy says it "speaks volumes" for the quality of his Halkirk United players that they have twice held their own against Invergordon.
Willie Mackay is set for another spoon-playing milestone as he continues to serve up a weekly helping of musical entertainment for his many fans.
