The Thurso lifeboat was called out on Boxing Day after a member of the public spotted what they thought might be an emergency life raft.
Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, has issued advice on how to avoid falling this winter to prevent a trip to the hospital.
Police are reminding people heading for the Scottish hills this winter to be fully prepared for extreme conditions.
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John Davidson selects some of his favourite images from 2022 as he looks back on the return of some of his best-loved events in a memorable year
Pupils at Castletown Primary performed their play, The Grumpy Sheep, twice in the run-up to Christmas this year.
NHS Highland is highlighting the vital role of living kidney donation after new research shows most people would be willing to help a loved one.
Thurso-based construction support firm Enerpro has announced the appointment of a new health and safety manager.
A charity has said that more than one in 10 over 65s expect to feel lonely this Christmas.
A new chairman has been appointed to lead and implement the merger of UHI North Highland with its partner colleges.
Pupils in the far north have been given a taste of the recruitment process by going in front of local industry leaders for mock interviews.
The League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital handed over their annual Christmas gifts to help patients and staff at the Wick hospital.
People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.
Ten new bikes have been distributed to people in Caithness to enable them to make trips for leisure and work.
An unused 19th-century historic building could be converted into holiday accommodation as plans have been lodged to bring it back into use.
"We cannot go into another winter in the same situation." That was the message after a day of travel chaos saw the A9 blocked and flights grounded.
Staff and students from UHI North Highland’s professional cookery and hospitality department have made donations to two charities.
The popular panto in Thurso has sold out – but you can still join in the festive fun thanks to a live stream option being made available this weekend.
The Arctic blast has created sub-zero conditions with some notable snowfall in the far north this week.
Ferry services between Caithness and Orkney will be able to be booked alongside other public transport options thanks to a new deal.