People in the far north are being urged to make regular walking part of their new year’s resolutions at the start of 2024.
More than 300 Scottish Ambulance Service staff have been physically or verbally abused in the past year according to latest statistics.
See what's on in 2024 with the Active Outdoors events list covering much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.
Firefighters want help in identifying people who may be at higher risk of suffering a fire in their home – including those over 50 who live alone.
A survey of older people across Scotland has highlighted the importance of bank and post office branches closer to their home.
Crofters across the Highlands and Islands are being urged to apply to a Scottish Government fund to build and their improve croft houses.
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PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers of the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have submitted some fantastic images over the last 12 months.
People in the far north are being reminded that they can access national resources available to support their mental health over the holidays.
Householders in Caithness who are struggling with rising energy bills have been urged to seek support as the new Ofgem price cap kicks in.
John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains
A volunteer walking group leader from Tongue says being part of the group provides a wider support network for all those who come along.
A Wick company is among those to have been issued with fines during 2023 for breaches of environmental regulation, according to the environment agency
The cost of repairing the backlog of road defects in the Highlands has soared by nearly £40 million, with the government being urged to step in.
A landslide that closed the A9 overnight at Scrabster has been cleared in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The A9 will remain closed overnight at Scrabster after a landslide spread across the road leading to the ferry terminal and harbour.
Thurso lifeboat volunteers were called into action on Boxing Day after a report of a person in the river.
A total of 20 local apprentices have been hired in Caithness and north Sutherland thanks to the support of a fund which aims to boost employment.
People living and working in rural areas including Caithness are being encouraged to join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) next year.
It was third time lucky for the annual Christmas show for Caithness RDA after ice put paid for the previous two weeks.
