Education

Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.

A Thurso-based researcher hopes a review into floating offshore energy will help to protect marine creatures while allowing for sustainable growth.

The Noss Primary School bike train is regularly attracting 100 or more cyclists, with the recent good weather helping to build up numbers.

In light of a 13 year-old boy’s letter to the Highland Council requesting for his support to be reinstated.

Primary 7 pupils at Keiss had an unforgettable experience on their residential trip to Fairburn Activity Centre.

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

Lybster had a day of fun and laughter as many turned out in the sunshine to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Reay and Halkirk primary schools have been recognised for outstanding achievement in the area of sport and physical activity.

A new pilot scheme aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises across the far north attract and retain graduate talent has launched.

Auction House Scotland confirmed that the historic Wick High School buildings sold for £76,000, at £21K over the guide price.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

The fossilised remains of an ancient giant tree may have been identified inside a cave along the Caithness coast.

A Caithness historical research group welcomes new members to join it for a visit to the Nucleus archive centre in Wick.

Caithness projects for Green Health Week (May 3-11) include events at Castletown, Dunnet Forest, Wick and Lybster.

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.

A quarter of a million pounds has been pledged to help create further jobs and training opportunities in the far north.

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.