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Two former Caithness musicians have released a new CD of Scottish country dance music from their base in Canada.

Three Salvation Army stalwarts from Thurso Corps have been recognised for their long service – including one with over 60 years’ service.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk

A new playpark opened this autumn in Dunbeath is proving popular with local children as well as visitors to the area.

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.

We’re launching a campaign to secure 5000 pints of donated blood across the Highlands and Moray - and we want you to join us.

Lybster Primary School celebrated becoming the first gold-level accredited reading school in Caithness with an assembly attended by special guests.

Our reporter, Iona MacDonald (18) shares how she got a head start in journalism — and how you can too.

A Highland woman shares how a routine smear test saved her life, helping doctors detect cervical cancer in her brave battle against the disease.

A Ladies Tipsy Tea Party, organised by Annie Farquhar and Lisa Douglas in Thurso, helped raise well over £5000 for charity.

Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) provides confidential specialist support and advocacy to people affected by sexual violence and abuse.

A French teenager travelling Europe with no money and living off people’s goodwill is stuck in limbo at Wick airport as he seeks a flight to Iceland.

An army cadet from Wick has been praised for his inspirational community spirit after helping to raise more than £1800 for military veterans.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Riding in Caithness winters and travelling for miles with worn parts, the humble bicycle has become a more complex machine

If you have ever wanted to become a journalist, applications are now open for a new scheme that could mark the start of your dream career.

An intrepid group of cold-water swimmers have extended their winter challenge in aid of the North Baths in Wick after passing their initial target.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers

“Social media can be really negative, I want this to be positivity-based and avoid that negative side,” says psychology student.