Highland Council says it is doing everything it can to keep roads and pavements clear and to help reduce pressure on the NHS this winter.
The fire station in Thurso is taking part in a trial to increase access to Covid testing in remote and rural areas.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new £4.6 billion package of measures to help businesses through the lockdown.
A Wick firefighter who has served for more than 30 years has received recognition for his long service after retiring last year.
A selection of readers' photographs from around the county
Thurso's Chris Noble performs a snap turn at the top of a big wave during last weekend when conditions were ripe on the north coast.
Roads across the north are reported to be suffering from excess surface water after a couple of days of snow and ice.
A number of roads across the far north were affected by overnight snow this morning.
Road surfaces in the far north are reported to be icy this morning after another night of sub-zero temperatures in the Highlands.
The Moray East wind farm took a decisive step towards completion at the end of December as the final 'jacket' was put in place in the Moray Firth.
A man reported missing in Thurso on Monday has been found.
Police are appealing for information about a man who has been reported missing in Thurso.
With tens of millions of pounds having been paid to energy firms to switch off turbines, we ask if you want a stop to new wind farms in the far north
The Scottish Government will not be publishing its daily coronavirus statistics over the four-day holiday weekends at Christmas and New Year.
Caithness FM's annual Toy Appeal will this year help give a gift to more than 300 disadvantaged children across the county.
Nurseries and childcare settings are being urged to apply for Scottish Government funding to help children take part in outdoor learning.
People living in tier four areas should stay at home as much as possible, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
The Scottish Government says it aims to have all children back in schools for face-to-face learning from January 18.
Health teams are urging the public to remain vigilant over Christmas after an eighth case was confirmed of a coronavirus outbreak in the Highlands.
Jamie Stone has urged Nicola Sturgeon to review her decision to place the Highlands in lockdown along with the rest of mainland Scotland.
