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Motorists on the A99 were met by this sight today as Subsea 7 carried out testing of the bridge at Wester before the next pipeline goes out.

North MP Jamie Stone is making progress in his bid to persuade banks to pool resources and open "banking hubs" in the Highlands.

A reduction in business rates would help plans to regenerate Wick town centre but Highland Council has limited powers to cut the bills.

A Caithness councillor has hit out after discovering "the worst street in Thurso" is not included in the roads programme.

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson has been creating a range of glass puffins in readiness for his trip to a prestigious gathering in the USA.

Copies of five intricate panels that represent Iceland's contribution to the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry are now on display at Wick's museum.

A Douglas DC-3 heading to Normandy for this week’s D-Day 75th anniversary commemorations stopped off at Wick John O’Groats Airport.

Caithness could be winging its way into a Eurovision contest next year if community councillors from the north-east of the county get their way.

A Caithness skipper who has had a fishing career spanning 50 years was presented with a lifetime achievement award at a ceremony in Aberdeen.

The Beatrice wind farm off the Caithness coast has generated the highest output of electricity from any renewable source in Scotland.

News that Wick's Wetherspoon pub is no longer up for sale and will stay open has been welcomed by civic leader Willie Mackay as a boost for the town.

A young humpback whale washed up at Scrabster died after becoming entangled in fishing ropes which have been traced to Nova Scotia in Canada.

A play park in Thurso is being given a new lease of life thanks to a team effort.

The resurfacing of Wick's riverside car park – said to be crucial to plans to regenerate the town centre – should be completed by the end of 2019.

Caithness groups are being encouraged to apply for the Co-op's Local Community Fund.

A mum from Thurso descended from the roof of one of the north's most famous buildings to raise £1769 for the Archie Foundation.

A ceilidh open to the public is being held at Skerray to celebrate the life of the late Kitty Ann MacQueen and her unique link to Eilean nan Ron.

Eight Sutherland beaches – but none in Caithness – have been given Scottish Beach Award status by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.

Dunnet-based artist Joanne B Kaar has returned from a stint in Newfoundland in Canada after promoting her museum box idea.

The demise of Thurso Ornithological Society has brought a windfall for three good causes operating in Caithness.