Environment

This picture may get you hopping mad but it's maybe better to be on the safe side as you drive around the Thrumster area of Caithness.

Highland Council launched a consultation today giving the community until March next year to comment on the common good fund asset register for Wick.

A community activist is planning on making a difference to his home town of Thurso through the winter and into spring with blooms and grit.

The Scottish Government confirmed that the Highland area will again be placed into protection level one in the government’s five tier framework.

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

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

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Maturing woodland is a constant source of pleasure and not a little bit of hard work

A councillor for Wick and east Caithness spoke about the 'terrific help' received from council officers regarding the common good assets revealed.

An ex-military man trudged miles through rough ground on Saturday to lay poppy wreaths in memory of two RAF crew who died on the Scaraben hills.

A stand up paddleboarder made it to Wick after a 24-hour journey from Rosehearty 100km across the Moray Firth – the first ever crossing of its kind.

Highland Council has invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of its ageing fleet.

Dunnet beach is one of several sites in the Highlands mentioned in a report highlighting council action on the conservation of biodiversity.

A human skull and other bones have been unearthed by workmen on a Sutherland estate and investigated by Thurso police.

Caithness renewable energy researcher Magnus Davidson has told a TV documentary that he feels onshore wind turbines enhance the landscape.

Charlie Head will be trying to complete the arduous feat of the first ever crossing of the Moray Firth on a stand up paddleboard this Saturday.

After fears over the future of Argos' Wick branch during the summer, a fresh announcement could eventually seal its fate.

It was all smiles from the postmaster of the temporary mobile post office service that started this week in Wick at the riverside car park.

Highland Council announced yesterday that extra funds are being made available across the region that will benefit Wick and Thurso.

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.