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The north coast of Caithness and Sutherland could have "significant opportunities" in floating offshore wind developments over the next 10 years.

Final preparations are being made for Thurso's Got Talent on Saturday, organised by Thurso Community Development Trust and showcasing 15 acts.

Caithness and Sutherland are among parts of the Highlands and Islands being targeted this summer in a hunt to save the great yellow bumblebee.

The young humpback whale which was washed up at Scrabster and drifted on to Thurso beach is due to be removed by Highland Council this afternoon.

A former RAF pilot who lives in Thurso was among the war veterans who took part in events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

More pictures have emerged from Wednesday’s dramatic fire at Thrumster garage where two buses caught fire.

Road closed in both directions for more than an hour as blaze raged

Strike action planned at airports in the Highlands and Islands next week over a pay claim has been called off.

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.