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Workers at B&M's bargain retail store in Wick will benefit from a payout being made to staff as a thank you for their efforts over the pandemic.

The impact of Brexit on Highland businesses was discussed at a council meeting today and the complexity of the situation with the concurrent pandemic.

At today’s meeting of the Highland Council the focus was on the Covid pandemic response and the actions taken to support communities.

Businesses in Caithness forced to close due to the pandemic may benefit from the Temporary Business Closure Grant launched today by Highland Council.

The new walk-through coronavirus testing centre in Wick is part of the 'largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history'.

Highland Council is giving more time for people to take part in it’s draft food growing strategy – Growing Our Future.

A wind farm worker set himself a year-long physical fitness charity challenge that ended with a solid 20-hour workout session and £2130 raised.

Text message scams about Covid vaccinations are being reported, including links to fake NHS websites that ask for bank details.

Caithness Foodbank's Wick centre has benefited from the generosity of one young girl and a local union branch.

Wick residents are reminded that the riverside mobile post office service ends tomorrow and a new fixed-base facility will open the following day.

A Highland councillor condemned Saturday evening's 'malicious act' in which car mats pierced with nails were placed on the A99 near Thrumster.

Gills Bay office closed for at least one month as part of cost saving exercise by the ferry operator.

A Wick firefighter who has served for more than 30 years has received recognition for his long service after retiring last year.

The Nairnshire Telegraph has published its final edition – with the pandemic being a factor in its demise.

Each week we show you a hidden corner of Caithness. Can you work out where this week's photo is from?

A selection of readers' photographs from around the county

Many people and businesses in Caithness fell victim to criminals exploiting the pandemic as revealed in a list of the year's most common scams.

A 'heartfelt thanks' was sent out to all council staff, community groups and volunteers helping with the Covid-19 emergency response.

The fishing industry is reeling at a Brexit deal that is "not what was promised", according to a Caithness fishing company boss.

The First Minister says have Hogmanay at home and police talk of using 'enforcement powers' to disperse large gatherings tomorrow night.