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Exactly three years ago, a near naked charity walker dropped by our Wick office on a Jogle journey – now Speedo Mick is doing it all again.

Highland residents are being encouraged to buy from an Amazon wish list to help Highland Hospice.

Willie Rennie says repeat offenders must 'especially feel the full force of the law'

With one high street shop up and running, a local entrepreneur has just added another business to her portfolio in Wick – Valhalla Bar and Eatery.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for the Highlands. It runs from midnight until 9pm tomorrow.

Ornamental wooden houses made by the Wick community payback team are to go on sale in the town's Highland Hospice shop in the new year.

WATCH VIDEO AND SEE PICTURES. A huge convoy of tractors decorated with Xmas lights made its way through Watten last night on the way to Thurso.

Motorists are being advised to be cautious when driving the county's roads after the recent snowfall.

A Thurso community advocate thinks the best way to tackle ice and snow on pavements is for local people to get involved and help grit the streets.

The number of calls to Scotland’s energy advice service has more than quadrupled in a year with people reaching out for help amid rising costs.

The owner of a Wick-based bus company spoke about his delight at winning new contracts but says he remains humble after hitting rock bottom last year.

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.

Forss senior citizens were treated to a Christmas dinner in Thurso's Pentland Hotel by Forss and District Hall Committee.

The Scottish Land Commission’s ‘Land @ Lunch’ webinars share insights and learnings on land rights and responsibilities.

Canisbay Primary School children have been doing an advent calendar of kindness – part of this was to make something and give gifts in the community.

A group of 12 intrepid swimmers met up for a Christmas Day dip in the chilly waters of Ackergill harbour.

Puldagon Farm Shop and Restaurant has been in operation for three years, building a loyal customer base by delivering fresh farm-to-table food.

The team at the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier wishes all of our subscribers, readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas!

Fun for all the family at festive quiz being held in the Assembly Rooms, Wick, on Tuesday at 7pm.