A colourful rare visitor from America – made famous in the Mary Poppins film – has landed in Caithness.
Hospitality businesses in the rural north feel abandoned while their counterparts on the islands will receive 100 per cent rates relief
Two ranger-led winter solstice walks in Caithness and Sutherland have had to be cancelled due to a warning of strong winds across the north.
A woman is in a critical condition and a man was left with serious injuries after a crash on the A9 near Invergordon on Tuesday.
Scientists based in Thurso have showcased their work on the environmental impact of healthcare to the European Union in Brussels.
Residents, visitors and staff at a far north care home donned festive jumpers to help a children’s charity.
John Davidson takes to the trails on South Loch Ness-side with his headtorch as the light fades for a late afternoon winter run
Shoppers are being asked to ‘keep their cool’ in the last week of Christmas shopping.
Winter gritting and rubbish collections are among the most valued council services, an interactive tool launched in the Highlands has shown.
The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.
Far north MP Jamie Stone says a staff mileage rate that hasn’t changed in a decade is penalising healthcare workers in rural areas.
An athlete from Thurso has called for better protections for victims of sexual and gender-based violence after completing 16 marathons in 16 days.
Farmers and crofters considering planting trees on their land are being offered the chance to turn a new leaf with information about the benefits.
More than £600 has been raised at a Wick church’s Christmas event.
Brandon McPhee brought a cheerful smile to residents and staff at Seaview House care home in Wick when he turned on their very own Christmas lights.
Young Farmers in Caithness have served up some tasty treats on their way to the national final of a “Ready, Steady, Cook” style competition.
Members of the Caithness branch of Enable got into the spirit of the festive season on Saturday evening when they held their annual Christmas party.
North coast surfer Craig Mclachlan helped his Scottish junior teammates climb off the bottom of the world rankings after competing in Rio de Janeiro.
A look back at the stories making the news in the Journal in 1923, 1973 and 1998.
People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.
