THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has enjoyed a "wonderful" visit to Caithness.
A CHARITY for stray dogs in Romania has received a much needed boost thanks to the efforts of a local woman and her family.
Former Wick High School teacher Allan Abernethy received a card from the Queen on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Local Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has welcomed plans by Bear Scotland to tackle flooding in Thurso town centre.
Local travel agents have been busy trying to reorganise holiday plans for clients following today's shock news about the collapse of Thomas Cook.
Despite a last-minute change of venue due to the weather, the British Horse Society Highland North annual charity show was well attended.
A Caithness artist's Oor Wullie sculpture proved popular with the bidders at a charity auction, raising a remarkable £7000.
Sophie Morgan who volunteered for the local branch of the RDA has received a gold award from a young equestrian scheme.
Police have said there are no suspicious circumstances following the death of a 79-year-old man who became unwell while travelling on the Gills ferry.
A former Wick High School teacher will be celebrating his 100th birthday this weekend with a special afternoon tea.
John O'Groats received an economic boost of up to £50,000 when hundreds of cyclists arrived at the end of the Deloitte Ride Across Britain.
Local delegates will be taking part in a fact-finding mission to Finland next week as part of the Flow Country World Heritage Site project.
Two John O'Groats businesses are preparing to close as cyclists taking part in the Deloitte challenge set off on the final stages of their journey.
Organisers of the annual Deloitte cycle ride have apologised for the lack of respect shown at John O'Groats during the completion of previous events.
Organisers of Wick's first indoor market say it exceeded expectations, with the Caithness House venue remaining busy throughout the day.
Caron Jones is preparing to walk the Great Glen Way, four years after having to retire as a mental health nurse following sudden sight loss.
Freswick Hall has been awarded a grant of £3110 in the latest round of funding from National Lottery Awards for All.
A Thurso town centre listed building will come under the hammer this month in a Glasgow property auction.
North MP Jamie Stone has praised the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (Bowl) development in the House of Commons.
A local beach clean group has now collected over four tons of rubbish from around the Caithness shoreline.
