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A special event will take place at Inverness this Sunday (May 23) to help European nationals continue living in the UK after June 30.

North MP Jamie Stone has sent out a message of support for today's International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

Highland Council has announced that revised burial grounds and crematorium management rules are to come into place from June 1 for the next 10 years.

New research reveals nearly two thirds of people in Scotland support car-free zones outside schools to help more families walk to school.

The Wick Society has marked its half-century with a book showcasing 50 of the most fascinating artefacts and exhibits from its vast collection.

Groups and businesses that are "making a real difference to community life" are being reminded that they can benefit from Covid recovery funding.

A group of green-fingered parents of Thurso primary pupils put their thinking caps on to create a special purpose-built polycrub greenhouse.

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Two new heart machines get the thumbs up from Caithness General hospital’s accident and emergency team.

A council £240,000 plan to upgrade public toilets failed to mention Wick's vandalised and closed Whitechapel public convenience.

It may be situated on the outskirts of Brora but aspects of the newly transformed Clynelish Distillery distinctly remind you of Caithness.

A vehicle had to be recovered after hitting a pothole on a Caithness road – while being driven by a Highland roads inspector.

Donald Sinclair has been presented with a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship award for his outstanding contribution to Thurso Rotary Club over many years.

Wick High School's counsellor has issued a message of support to pupils as part of the current Mental Health Awareness Week.

HYP aims to deliver a campaign each year and has consulted with young people from across the Highlands to identify a key issue affecting them.

The long-serving postmistress has run the rural branch since 1984.

A Lybster-based organisation proposes to reinstate a local bus service axed by Stagecoach Highland last year.

A new welfare guide has been published on Highland Council’s website to highlight the range of available financial support and guidance to residents.

Police investigating a fatal fire in Dores have confirmed that a body has been recovered – although formal identification is yet to take place.

Highland Council is reminding interested organisations that the deadline for the submission of bids to the UK Community Renewal Fund is 5pm on Friday.