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A push to have lifesaving defibrillators sited on far north trains and/or stations has taken a step forward after the Groat highlighted the issue.

People are being urged to help out at the most northerly parkrun on the British mainland.

All welcome at a Halkirk vintage vehicle event this Sunday (July 23) in memory of the late Edward Sutherland.

A tipping point has been reached with new onshore wind farms in the far north of mainland Scotland, it is being claimed.

Thurso-based social enterprise Socially Growing is celebrating a notable achievement after selling some of its produce to local restaurants.

Hearing and Sight Care, which supports people with hearing and/or sight loss in the far north, has achieved the Volunteer Friendly Award in Caithness.

Residents at Wick's Seaview House care home are making good use of cosy new blankets, thanks to the crochet skills of a well-wisher.

Event attracts 62 dogs over 15 classes

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.

A Thurso pensioner urges local people to sign a petition to extend the older person's bus pass to cover free train travel.

Wick Players are hoping for a good turnout from the public for their double bill of entertainment on Tuesday, July 25, as part of the gala programme.

Organiser Kevin Macgregor praised those who make it possible to hold John O’Groats Strongest Man each year after he tasted defeat for the first time.

See if you appear in this selection of pictures from the 180th County Show held at Wick as the Groat goes on a walkabout tour of the ground.

GREEN-fingered children at a Thurso primary school have been praised for their "amazing" work to keep the school grounds looking lovely.

A Caithness army cadet will assist Viscount John Thurso, the Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness, in his duties after being appointed to a year-long role.

(Un)Seen (Unheard) aims to capture people’s lived experience.

Those behind plans to build the first full-sized broch in two millennia are confident their plans will not be stymied by the presence of raptors.

After a showery morning the sun broke through just in time for the sheep winners to be announced at the 180th County Show in Wick.

Kris Sutherland took the reserve supreme champion of champions, supreme cattle champion and commercial cattle champion awards with She's a Belter.

Amanda McLennan, of Orkney's Kirkjuvagr Stud, took the County Show champion of champions title with the five-year-old mare Grace of Alltnacailleach.