Highland Council

The Caithness civic leader is urging people to get involved with the area's community councils as the deadline for nominations draws near.

A charity group is helping Wickers realise the potential of the town by holding open sessions with the public and with more planned for November.

The vibrant touches provided by a colourful bench and flowers point towards a bigger transformation in the future.

Volunteers and contractors have beavered away to spruce up Latheron Cemetery with fresh pathways for mourners to use.

Extensive repair and maintenance work is being carried out at Caithness Horizons in Thurso as part of plans to reopen the facility.

A pilot project on air quality improvement is to be carried out at a school somewhere in the Highland region.

A micro whisky distillery is being planned at John O'Groats by Kerry and Derek Campbell.

The organisers of Wick’s indoor market are looking into the possibility of extending the venture beyond its initial four-week trial period.

Wickers are being given the chance to help transform their High Street as part of the town centre regeneration initiative.

Householders across the Highlands are being urged to beware of a scam offering council tax refunds.

Plans are being made to install four defibrillators in Castletown, members of the local community council have been told

People with a desire to help their area are being urged to stand as community councillors.

After the gates of a historic graveyard near Dunnet were smashed in, a clue has been discovered that may help identify the perpetrator.

A Caithness councillor challenged Scotland's transport secretary Michael Matheson on the need for A9 improvements in the north.

Children who took part in Wick Library’s summer reading challenge run by High Life Highland have received medals and certificates.

Birons ironmonger's shop in Wick closed this week after double yellow lines were put in place in Bridge Street and neighbouring parts of the town.

Double yellow lines have started appearing in Wick town centre. Workmen were seen putting them in place in Bridge Street on Tuesday morning.

Over £3 million was put back into the hands of local people over the past year thanks to the work of Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau.

A proposed tourist tax in the Highlands would adversely impact on local businesses involved in the industry.

A reprieve has been granted to a Caithness nursery which was under threat of closure after Highland Council axed its £28,000 funding.