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The John O’Groats Book Festival is only in its second year but is already developing its own distinctive character, according to the guest authors.

The Wick Society’s historic fishing boat Isabella Fortuna has been given a national accolade as a regional flagship.

Young people aged 16 and 17 should have the right to vote, far north MP Jamie Stone has said.

This Highland Teeswater lamb carries a very big "X" across her head – reminiscent of the national flag of Scotland.

A community payback officer talked at a recent meeting about what offenders can give back to their local area.

A THURSO based organisation has secured a huge financial boost with a government grant.

A major development at Wick harbour could result in a heavy lift and decommissioning quay, a breakwater and a deepened basin at Shaltigoe.

An armed, hooded robber - his head wrapped in toilet paper - absconded booty-free after he was challenged by a Pulteneytown cashier.

Plans to upgrade Scrabster harbour have been given a massive boost with a £5 million award from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

A Thurso butcher's shop which has been empty for about 18 months is to take on a new lease of life early next year.

Reduced opening hours, the unreliability of some flights and the possibility of strike action are having a negative impact on Wick airport.

Workers in Thurso celebrated World Down’s Syndrome Day and raised almost £2000 for charity.

Come and help clean up Achvarasdal broch this Sunday.

A celebration at Wick Library of four decades on the road and spreading the word.

The space launch site in Sutherland could act as a catalyst for other projects, Caithness trade unionists have been told.

A multimillion-pound investment could help Scrabster harbour become a supply base for oil and gas developments west of Sheltand.

A Caithness community councillor is trying to find out about an explosion which occurred at the Vulcan nuclear submarine site at Dounreay.

Caithness freelance photographer James Gunn could be in line for another accolade after being shortlisted in the Scottish Press Awards.

Around 350 second-year pupils enjoyed a day of interactive activities at the first Caithness and Sutherland Step into Stem event.

Caithness Livestock Centre sold 813 store cattle on Monday, an event that included the annual young farmers’ overwintering competition.