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A Wick man who made a Freedom of Information request about Covid-19 numbers has described NHS Highland's reply as "patronising" and "unsatisfactory".

Local businessman Andrew Mowat is one of more than 100 hoteliers to sign a letter urging Nicola Sturgeon to change controversial coronavirus rules.

Scotland's top civil court is being petitioned to appoint a legal official to manage the affairs of the Wick Academy Development Fund.

Expect delays and a bumpy ride on a stretch of the A9 leading into Thurso.

Maree Todd has been confirmed as the SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross in next year’s Scottish Parliament elections.

More than 600 people are now being treated in Scotland's hospitals for Covid-19 ­– after another 31 were hospitalised for the virus in the past day.

A Wick mum who tragically lost her baby 20 years ago is appealing to have October 15 recognised as a special pregnancy and infant loss day.

A five-year visitor management plan is to be drawn up after an influx of visitors this summer created tensions in rural communities across the north.

Covid-19 cases were reported in two areas of Caithness over the latest seven-day period covered by Public Health Scotland’s interactive dashboard.

Police officers are investigating suspicious incidents near to vacant properties around West Watten in Caithness and Rogart in Sutherland.

The annual Blythswood Shoebox Appeal is going ahead this year with new measures in place to comply with coronavirus guidance.

Highland Council has issued guidance on how members of the public can access the new Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant.

Wick Society chairman Ian Leith is hoping to help raise awareness of heritage in the north of Scotland after being appointed to two national bodies.

High Life Highland has confirmed that its leisure centres and visitor attractions are to remain open during the school holidays.

First release of whisky from John O'Groats distillery has sold out within 48 hours of launching

PICTURES: Banger racing enthusiasts wallowed in mud, glorious mud as they competed for honours in Sunday's action-packed derby at Mid Clyth.

More than three and a half decades after monitoring began in the marine environment around Dounreay, radioactive particles are still being found.

Could a stone carving in Massachusetts record the travels of a medieval knight with Caithness connections? A book by David Goudsward investigates.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Stormy seas as our intrepid explorer takes to the water for a leadership course in sea kayaking

A Wick business man's expression of interest in setting up a post office in the town centre has been welcomed.