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People could be banned from an area covering more than 50 sq km when a rocket is launched from a new Highland spaceport.

High Life Highland rangers have a roster of family-friendly, nature events lined up throughout August. NB: DISCOUNT CODES IN ARTICLE.

On results day, SQA will open its helpline at 8am to answer learners’ questions about their certificates.

A group of local swimmers braved the elements at Wick's Trinkie pool to witness last night's lunar phenomenon known as a Sturgeon Moon.

Next Wednesday (August 9) Mary-Ann's Cottage in Dunnet will host a celebration day to mark 30 years of the museum opening.

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

A reunion of ex-members of 1st Thurso Company Boys’ Brigade is to be held later this month, including visits to a distillery and a heritage centre.

Did you miss it? Video and pictures with past and present Wick Gala Queens and one sprightly Herring Queen at PPP event.

Highly successful seasons for Caithness United’s U12, U14 and U16 squads were recognised and celebrated at the club's annual presentation evening.

Wick Gala Week came to its usual fiery and colourful conclusion on Saturday evening and the committe chair talked about how well the event went.

Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish praised the work of Thurso Football Academy when he attended a children's coaching event followed by a dinner.

A new group aimed at crofters in Sutherland and Caithness has been launched by the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN).

A jobs fair was held at the council offices in Wick to support people over 50 access training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.

Records tumbled at the Halkirk Highland Games on Saturday.

Fire fighter Robert Gunn has left the service, due to family commitments, after 15 years in the Wick Community Fire Station.

A group of Caithness creatives has found a regular venue for its craft fairs and welcomes the public to come along to the Masonic Lodge on August 5.

Organisers of Tunes By the Dunes have described the two-day Dunnet music festival in September as a great showcase for what Caithness has to offer.

Thurso Youth Club was close to closing its doors in 2018. Chairperson Helen Allan has been talking about how it became fully operational again.

A Thurso-born pilot has been promoted to a senior rank in the Royal Canadian Air Force as commander of the “Thunderbirds” squadron.

Work by NHS Highland to support the armed forces and veteran community has been honoured.