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2023 primary school pupil of the year Kornelia Porozynska has only redoubled her volunteering efforts since winning her award.

North Competitions Weekend held in Orkney saw speechmaking accolades for two members of Bower Young Farmers.

As I wear my red poppy for Remembrance in reflection of those who have died in conflict, alongside it is a tiny pin badge.

Four days of strike action by Scottish Water staff will begin as planned on Friday over a pay dispute, with "serious implications" for services.

The Laurandy Day Care Centre in Wick has put together a fitting Remembrance Day display at its premises near the town's airport.

Award-winning writer Barbara Henderson will visit Canisbay Primary School on November 17 before hosting a writing workshop in John O’Groats Brewery.

East End began girls-only sessions last week and the coaches were delighted with the response, with almost 60 attending on the first night.

Community councillors have been assured that Wick will benefit from up-front payments by any wind farm developers "oversailing" common good land.

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The planning proposal for a sculpted tree in Thurso to help grieving parents come to terms with the loss of a baby has got the go ahead.

The John O'Groats signpost is among the landmarks decked out with hand-crafted poppies thanks to the efforts of Caithness Community Connections.

A Thurso gallery that appeared doomed to shut for good has risen from the ashes thanks to the efforts of a local arts group.

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Magi Sinclair from Lybster wins Scottish Landscape Award for Environmental Art and Lindsey Gallacher from Thurso is shortlisted at prestigious show.

More than 60 per cent of rural LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland do not believe their local communities are welcoming, LGBT Youth Scotland has found.

Wick community councillor Allan Bruce has welcomed the uptake of free bus passes among first-year pupils at the town's high school.

Community councillor Allan Bruce has voiced concern over the "shambolic" introduction of 20 mph speed limit signs on roads in and around Wick.

Wick residents are being told they will have to play their part in taking care of the refurbished public conveniences in the town centre.

Parents of children with autism spectrum conditions in the far north are planning to form a pressure group to campaign for improvements in support.

Proposals for a wind farm off the north coast have taken another step forward with a planning application having been submitted for onshore works.