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With the festive season inching ever closer, now is the time to make space before the inevitable influx.

The Wick Fun Day event held in the town centre on Saturday showed that local people are filled with festive spirit leading up to Christmas 2024.

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

Passengers are advised that this week’s severe weather has had a substantial impact on air services between Wick and Aberdeen.

A farm union stalwart from Caithness has warned that the UK government appears to be “hellbent” on pressing ahead with its controversial tax plans.

Fodor’s Travel states that the route is one of 15 global tourist hotspots “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence”.

Elderly members of a day care centre in Wick donated charity money to the local branch of the Royal British Legion on Wednesday afternoon (Nov 13).

Highland Haddy mobile van was crowned the winner at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards in Glasgow on November 11.

The Remembrance Sunday event organised by the John O’Groats Trust included a wreath for animals killed in wars.

Parade members stood firm despite torrential downpours at yesterday’s Remembrance Sunday event at Thurso’s war memorial.

A call for Caithness farmers not to bottle up their worries has come from a charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.

“Both Texas and Paul Heaton will be guaranteed to deliver some of the biggest sing-along moments in Bella history,” say organisers.

Something for everyone this month at the resort and Landmark, says Santa

The great and the good gathered together at Wick Railway Station on Saturday afternoon to celebrate its 150th birthday.

A Lyth-based stables owner will be wearing her purple poppy with pride in memory of horses and other animals that died during wartime.

A film shot in Caithness starring Outlander’s Sophie Skelton has landed a major deal.

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 were announced at a prestigious ceremony at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.

The conduct of community councils in the Highlands could soon become regulated by the independent body which oversees the council’s ethical standards.

Thurso’s Highland Hospice staff once again proved why they are a big hit in the local community with a special Halloween event on Saturday.

The mystery of why a young dead otter was laid out on a grave at Olrig Cemetery adds to the ominous feel of Caithness’ most haunted site.