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They say lightning never strikes the same place twice but a Keiss mum snapped multiple strikes over the same area last week.

The development, construction and 25-year lifetime operation of the Beatrice wind farm is expected to generate £2.4bn of value for the UK economy.

Two Thurso medical practices are to hold ‘try it out’ demonstrations on how to use new video technology to make appointments.

Sassy Lady continued her recent run of success when she took the supreme overall champion title at the Caithness County Show at the weekend.

County Show president Elaine Miller hailed the team effort that ensured the success of this year's event in Wick, attracting up to 6500 spectators.

Prince Charles will be in Caithness next week to mark the official opening of the Beatrice offshore wind farm.

A new art exhibition in Thurso brings masterly painting techniques together with haunting imagery.

Four young officers from 1st Thurso Boys’ Brigade are setting out this weekend on an 82-mile fundraising walk from Fort William to Aviemore.

Electricity produced at the MeyGen tidal energy scheme could power battery-operated trains between Wick and Thurso.

A Wick primary school teacher is flying high after reaching an Amazon best-seller list with her debut novel.

Four Moray men are embarking on a fundraising cycling challenge from John O'Groats to Hopeman with the aim of covering the 209 miles in a single day.

Wick had its hottest day in years today as the temperature soared to more than 23 degrees Celsius, according to local weather-watcher Keith Banks.

Boris Johnson is 'not fit to be Prime Minister', Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has said.

French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be the star attraction at this year's Taste North food and drink festival at John O'Groats on October 6.

The Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail is marking its 20th anniversary with a summer tour featuring almost 100 performances, including a few far north dates.

Mac and Liz Swanson were surprised when a 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom turned up to chauffeur them to their diamond wedding anniversary celebration.

Photographs of Wick life spanning more than half a century are to go on show during gala week in an exhibition called The McDonald Collection.

Building work on a new Thurso hotel began this week and could be a catalyst for further development of the former mart area.

A family of travellers pitched up next to Wick River on Tuesday evening despite the fact a camping site sits on the opposite bank.

The secret to a long life is simple, according to Stanley Ross who has celebrated his 100th birthday with a tea party at Bayview House in Thurso.