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The Roy Barker II was launched at 7:15pm on Sunday April 14.

Hundreds of workers at the Dounreay site will go on strike next month, unions have announced.

The Outdoor Access team and Highland council have completed a small-scale of projects to improve active travel on core paths across the Highlands.

Local charities benefitted to the tune of £2000 thanks to the popular Caithness Model Club show in Wick.

Travellers on the A882 heading into Watten from the west may think they’ve taken a wrong turn thanks to the efforts of a prankster.

Ron Gunn of Caithness Health Action Team is to take part in an online discussion later this month on the state of rural healthcare in Scotland.

A newly-refurbished area of the Castlehill Heritage Centre, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will be officially opened next month.

Community groups and a local business helped ensure youngsters were able to enjoy some Easter un over the school holidays.

AN NHS Highland nurse who covers Parkinson’s Disease and provides support to hundreds of patients across the north is up for a national award.

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

The Wick couple hoping to set a round-Britain rowing record this summer say they are amazed by the “phenomenal” response from the public so far.

Highland strongman, Luke Stoltman has been crowned Europe’s Strongest Man.

Nature lovers across the Highlands are being urged to look out for signs of spring for an interactive citizen science project.

The North Highland Initiative, which awarded more than £270,000 to communities last year, is ready to receive applications for its 2024 programme.

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

Some £320 million of power network infrastructure projects in the north of Scotland have been thrown open to tender amid massive expansion plans.

Electric lighting in Wick in 1924, Holiday homes plan for Dornoch in 1974 and Safeway prank backfires in 1999

This week’s letters include a response to claims over SSEN Transmission’s planning record, as well as concerns after a series of train cancellations

Caithness is set to take part in a major event to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade.

A Highland MSP has asked Highland Council to take urgent action to enforce their policy banning the use of pesticides on school playgrounds.