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Prepayment energy Caithness customers have been advised to prepare for Christmas shop closures by topping up early and to reach out for support now.

A local initiative to keep the town's riverside free from rubbish is looking for helping hands to join them at the start of the new year.

The League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital handed over their annual Christmas gifts to help patients and staff at the Wick hospital.

Wick man Chris McIvor is working with a charity in Ukraine. Here he shares his experiences of steeping into a war zone for the first time

Members of the public will be able to have their pictures taken in period costume when Wick Heritage Museum's popular New Year open day returns.

After a sponsored cycle run, Stuart Swanson gave Mikeysline and Listening Ear Caithness cheques for £7000 each at Thurso’s Stepping Stones on Friday.

Throughout December, Team Norscot has been getting into the Christmas spirit by taking part in various charity activities.

While the Supreme Court determined that a referendum bill would not be within the powers of the Scottish Parliament it does raise difficult questions.

Have you and your children had a great day out sledging today? How are you trying to thaw out after the day's fun?

Caithness Community by Julie Marker

Plans are being finalised for Wick's first New Year street party since the end of Covid restrictions, with a plea for volunteers to act as stewards.

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.

With the snow still with us have you your children been enjoying sledging in recent days? Where are your favourite sledging spots?

Children at Noss Primary School in Wick have shown how bighearted they are at Christmas by raising money and donating items for the local food bank.

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.

Local reaction to the news that M&Co shops in Wick and Thurso face closure raise hopes that a buyer might be found.

Residents are reminded that they can check online to see if their Highland Council bin collections are affected by adverse weather.

Highland Council issued a bulletin this morning stating that its crews are busy treating roads and pavements across Caithness.