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Thurso Community Development Trust kicked off 2025 with a hugely popular event that saw many flocking to its Tool Repair Café and Seed Swap.

Wick Paths Group (WPG) put out a “last minute” plea for volunteers to help clear up areas of the town on Saturday morning.

A new beach-side caravan park has been officially opened on the North Coast 500.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

Staff, residents, and visitors at Pentland View Care Home walked laps around the home and surrounding area to raise money for Comic Relief.

A Wick community council led event on Sunday saw 32 locals brave the elements to clear rubbish as part of the Spring Clean Scotland initiative.

Gaelic singer and presenter Joy Dunlop led the way as Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre celebrated World Gaelic Week 2025.

John Budge put in a solid performance to finish second in his age category at the Chester Ultra 50 on Saturday.

A Dounreay manager says he has heard from colleagues around the world since news of his New Year honour was revealed.

The Caithness Samaritans branch based in Thurso is looking for volunteers to provide a listening ear for people struggling with their mental health.

The SWI West of Caithness bulb show was held at Murkle Hall and had a fantastic turnout with 103 exhibits entered.

The Strathy’s Gavin Musgrove was inspired by his mother to donate

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.

Wick RNLI will be appealing for new lifeboat volunteers in the near future – but in the meantime the focus is on filling a vital staff vacancy.

Wick Paths Group has been busy mending the pedestrian bridges across the town’s river after areas of rot were noticed in timbers.

Tourists and locals will be encouraged to explore Wick by using a handy new map setting out six walking routes around the town and surrounding area.

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

Volunteers are being sought for a clean-up event around High Ormlie in Thurso on Saturday (March 22).

Special Needs Action Project (SNAP) was founded nearly 30 years ago to improve the lives of young people with additional needs.

It was an emotional night for an Inverness-based dad who was named Carer of the Year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards 2025.