Education

PICTURES: Youngsters at Miller Academy Primary School in Thurso raised more than £350 for the annual BBC Children in Need appeal.

A Thurso artist is delighted to have four of her works displaying in a 'real physical space' rather than an online gallery.

Pupils at Crossroads Primary School put their best foot forward to support an education programme led by Unicef and a leading shoe company.

A three-year-old Labrador has been hailed as a 'superhero' for her work in Thurso as a Pets as Therapy dog.

Highland Council today agreed to prioritise the Caithness area in allocating funding for mental health support for young people.

Primary pupils across Caithness paid their own tribute to the fallen on Armistice Day, in some cases using painted stones as symbols of remembrance.

An independent publishing company based in Caithness is celebrating after receiving good news about its latest work.

A Wick and east Caithness councillor co-hosted a virtual seminar on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on children and families.

A Lybster woman was delighted to win a national writing competition and have her short story read out online.

A Caithness disability group is currently seeking funding to help target issues disabled people may be experiencing due to Covid restrictions.

A Lyth animal rights activist and stable owner wants to raise awareness of how pets and countryside creatures are affected by fireworks.

Adult learners in the Highlands are to benefit from a scheme aimed at getting digitally excluded people online.

There were no trick or treats on the streets as Caithness children stayed at home during Saturday night's Halloween celebrations due to the pandemic.

Lyth Arts Centre is putting a last call out for local artists to help create a special Christmas book.

Eligible pupils across the Highlands will receive school meal vouchers for the festive break as well as for February and Easter holidays in 2021.

Another major accolade for the Mey-based cyber security guru, Dr Keith Nicholson.

An academic from Castletown has been recognised for her work by becoming a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

A Wick mum who tragically lost her baby 20 years ago is appealing to have October 15 recognised as a special pregnancy and infant loss day.

Could a stone carving in Massachusetts record the travels of a medieval knight with Caithness connections? A book by David Goudsward investigates.

Cyber security expert Dr Keith Nicholson has shown he is not resting on his laurels with another potential award to add to his collection.