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Newly released figures underline that green electricity generation forms "the backbone of Scotland's energy system", according to Scottish Renewables.

A Lyth-based model and her mini-dog have reached new heights by doing a charity climb of Snowdon – the highest mountain in Wales.

A former Wick man who professed his "undying love" for an underage girl he committed sex crimes against in a letter from prison has been jailed.

Caithness needs a reliable and more business-friendly airport to attract inward investment in the wake of the decommissioning at Dounreay

Caithness could become a base for training people in operations and maintenance work for offshore wind, Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council has heard.

ADVERTORIAL: As they look forward to 20 years of ownership of Dornoch Castle Hotel in 2020, the Thompson family are already in the mood to celebrate.

A councillor has said the planning system is "broken and over-centralised" after he was refused a meeting with the energy minister over a wind farm.

The organisers of Wick’s trial series of indoor markets say they are delighted with the response so far from stall holders and the public.

After 25 years of serving the Caithness community a sensory impairment service celebrated in style at the Pentland Hotel in Thurso.

Councillors say they are appalled by the latest outbreak of vandalism in Wick in which the public toilets at Whitechapel Road were targeted.

Report warns medical supplies to the UK could be limited after a no-deal Brexit

Thurso was the setting for a historic moment on Saturday when a woman was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal church.

Money from a local wind farm community fund is to be made available to help individuals increase their chances of getting a job.

A meeting is to take place on Saturday to try and decide the future of the Traill Hall in Castletown.

Running group Thurso parkrun, working with Thurso Squash Club, has installed a publicly accessible defibrillator in the foyer at the squash courts.

North Sutherland rocker Geai Thompson may be on a "Stairway to Heaven" but still prefers taking the "Highway to Hell" with new stage appearances.

The sun shone brightly on Saturday for a special day of fun and laughter at Thurso's community garden project.

Research carried out by the Environmental Research Institute has highlighted the threat marine plastic poses to the North Atlantic’s largest seabird.

Local Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has welcomed plans by Bear Scotland to tackle flooding in Thurso town centre.

Online cyber-security courses are to be run by North Highland College thanks to a new venture with a Thurso-based, award-winning security specialist.