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Plans to enable more Moray women to give birth in Inverness have moved forward with the announcement of £6.6 million in Scottish Government funding.

Concern over the number of fatal accidents on Highland roads involving motorcyclists has prompted police to kick-start a unique safety drive.

An augmented and virtual reality studio will create a digital tapestry illuminating Highland history and heritage at Inverness Castle.

Pictures and videos from a charity beard shave and chest wax at Stepping Stones in Thurso. Read Ryan Buttress' Obeardtuary lament to his late beard.

Provisional approval has been given for a subsea electricity transmission link from Orkney that will connect to a new substation at Dounreay.

MSP Kate Forbes is pledging to kick-start A9 dualling as quickly as possible if she is elected First Minister.

A return to wintry conditions appears to be on the cards as the Met Office warns of snow and ice affecting Caithness early next week.

An energy company will hold a public exhibition in Lybster to outline its plans to substantially increase the height of wind turbines at Golticlay.

Parents desperate to find solution to problem

As Wick and Thurso groups took to the stage for the Caithness community drama festival, Hannah Sinclair went along to take in the performances

The Scottish Government will operate the Caledonian Sleeper from the end of June, after terminating the contract with Serco, seven years early.

Local MP Jamie Stone underlined the importance of reading for pleasure as he celebrated World Book Day 2023 by visiting a Sutherland primary school.

Struan Mackie says "joined up vision" needed for key infrastructure

Lib Dem leader Alasdair Christie says current funding is 'woefully inadequate'

Ambulance depots due to be relocated as part of the £80 million Caithness redesign scheme

Wick Assembly Rooms will be a riot of colour this Saturday afternoon when the East Caithness Women's Institute Bulb Show takes place.

Plans for an active travel corridor in Thurso have been scoffed at by a campaigner who says Highland Council should focus on meeting basic needs.

At a blind tasting in Wick, three businesses from Caithness and Sutherland won through to the final of the Highland Shortbread Showdown in Inverness.

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A NEW UK-wide initiative is aiming to help police officers spot road offences more easily by elevating their viewpoint.