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Gemma is a typical boisterous Staffy puppy looking for a new home and is currently being cared for by the SSPCA Balmore home.

Police Scotland has thanked people for "patience and understanding whilst extensive enquiries were undertaken, and road resurfacing was completed".

Diversions remain in place after a “serious” collision between a car and lorry closed the A9 south of Inverness.

The new owner of the Royal Hotel in Thurso is having a celebratory day of music on Saturday (May 27) before fully opening for business next week.

Parched conditions around Loch Maree in Wester Ross have prompted the highest water scarcity risk alert for the Highlands this year.

A large swathe of the Highlands is facing a heightened wildfire risk this weekend.

The entertainment promoter behind the recent gigs in Kirkwall and Wick by Scottish supergroup Mànran handed out a cheque for £1231 to the RNLI.

A recent report has shown that it would cost an estimated £3132 per year to heat a property in Caithness compared to £2450 in other parts of Scotland.

A vehicle caught fire after a serious crash closed the A9 south of Inverness this morning.

Spring has arrived and with it comes the perfect time to visit the breathtaking landscapes of Wester Ross.

“This woman got charged and I wasn’t even informed,” says assault victim.

The crash occurred between Tomatin and Moy near Dalmagarry, and police have warned the road is "likely to be closed for some time".

The ongoing closure of a public toilet at Thurso's Riverside is giving visitors a poor impression of the town, according to community representatives.

The funeral of a Wick woman who was killed in her Glasgow home last month is due to take place today in Dundee.

Campaigner Iain Gregory has criticised a "distinctly unhelpful" response to his plea for Humza Yousaf to intervene over the state of Caithness roads.

Planning is under way for the annual Doors Open Days festival – and groups in Caithness and north Sutherland are being encouraged to take part.

Olympic event medallist Mary King will set off from John O'Groats next week on a solo cycle challenge to Land's End in aid of a dementia project.

The Caithness committee will decide on Monday whether to adopt the policy to suspend people from new applications for six months

TOURIST levies may be on the cards for Highland visitors after moves by the Scottish Government were welcomed by the region's most senior councillor.

Caithness households still face high energy bills despite Ofgem lowering the energy price cap, says a national advice centre.