Environment

A community project in Thurso has taken receipt of two picnic benches specifically designed for wheelchair users.

With demolition of the former cinema and nightclub on Wick's High Street nearing completion, a "bigger than expected" area has been revealed.

Proposals for a revamp of Wick town centre are to go on show to the public in the latest phase of Sustrans Scotland's street design project.

Huge numbers of stinging jellyfish have been seen on beaches in Caithness in what could be a sign of global warming.

A tree-felling operation at Wick's Station Road will see a neglected area brightened up, according to local councillors.

Members of the public should be on the lookout for unsolicited parcels of seed which may be linked to scam that could threaten plant health.

A renowned actor from Sutherland has given his backing to a new campaign encouraging responsible and sustainable tourism in the north Highlands.

A group of hardy volunteers spent three days clearing vegetation on the Helmsdale to Lybster stretch of the John O'Groats Trail.

Problems of fly-tipping and illegal disposal of campervan and caravan waste are being tackled in a multi-agency initiative.

Caithness animal lovers have helped their favourite charity by raising money for it during lockdown.

Schools in Caithness have set out guidelines for parents whose children are returning for their studies next week after the lockdown period.

Communities across Caithness are set for a busy spell on the horticultural front thanks to a project that will benefit the environment and wellbeing.

A demolition team has begun work on getting rid of a prominent eyesore building in Wick's High Street.

Multiple reports and images of illegally dumped items have come to light including mattresses, chairs, washing machines – and even a dead dog.

The public health risks from the recent increase in camping "must be addressed with urgency", according to a motion agreed by Highland councillors.

A short video by two Caithness girls highlights the ecological damage caused by plastic pollution at sea.

An open letter to Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a catalogue of tourism problems that are causing a growing sense of despair in north-west Sutherland.

Wild camping is "out of control" in Caithness and action has to be taken to deal with it, a local Highland councillor has said.

With the many fledgling gulls visible across Caithness at the moment, an animal welfare charity is launching a campaign to raise public awareness.

A woman who previously walked through Caithness as part of a 20,000-mile coastal charity challenge is set to restart her journey.