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Highland Council has today announced it is extending the renewal period for brown bin permits until Friday, August 6.

ScotRail is making one of its most popular ticket options even cheaper and easier to use by standardising the discount across its entire network.

This month the universal provision of free school meals for all children in P1-P3 will be extended to include P4 children in the county.

The family of Highland MP Drew Hendry are mourning the sudden death of his baby grandson.

Scotland's environmental regulator has warned that Wick and parts of Sutherland are facing a "significant scarcity" of water.

Young people in Caithness and Sutherland can call Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) results helpline for dedicated support from 8am on August 10.

A disability group has completed its year long project to improved access for the disabled at various village halls in Caithness.

A Lybster arts complex is devising a host of 'imaginative ways' to reduce social isolation and improve the mental health of Caithness residents.

A woman from Thurso who has spent four years in a New Craigs hospital ward says she feels trapped.

Tenants of Pentland Housing Association's 500 homes in Caithness are to be formally consulted on a proposed transfer to Cairn.

New guidance issued by Scottish Forestry will require the use of less disruptive techniques when preparing the ground for woodland creation.

When I was eight, I got a typewriter for my birthday.

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

A new survey shows strong public backing for the Scottish Government’s support of forestry and its ability to deliver a range of benefits.

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

Highland police have issued an appeal for young people to join the war on drugs.

PICTURES: Wick Society volunteers were praised for their "hard work and dedication" at the official opening of the organisation's new storage base.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Mystery death at Thurso in 1921, No viaduct for Dunbeath in 1971 and Explanation sought over offices in 1996

A very 'local, small-scale, and low risk presentation' that has had four star reviews from various media outlets is coming to Lyth Arts Centre.