Latest News

Pupils at Wick High School are being given the opportunity to gain experience with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Two Thurso High School pupils fought off stiff competition to make it through to the semi-final stage of the annual Law Society debating tournament.

Castletown brothers Colin, Chris and Michael Stone will be taking on a gruelling 10-mile night race next month while dressed as Power Rangers.

Health walks in Wick, Thurso and Dunbeath are to benefit from a funding boost which will also see other similar groups being set up in the county.

Dance moves are in the grove at charity event in Thurso

Caithness Chamber of Commerce has said it is delighted to be helping deliver three pilot projects aimed at reducing consumption of single-use items.

Repeated acts of vandalism at Wick's public toilets has led to the council closing the facility for much of the day now.

A whistle-blower at Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has spoken of the negative impact that plans to centralise air traffic control have had.

Problems with school buildings are hitting the wrong note among parents of pupils at Farr High because of the disruption caused to music lessons.

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MSP Jamie Stone has highlighted the contribution made to the UK economy by workers from overseas.

North MP Jamie Stone has given his support – and that of his cat – to a campaign for an increase the maximum sentences for animal cruelty.

Almost 300 people visited Forss hall last weekend to enjoy an exhibition of mart memorabilia.

Caithness businesses are among those leading the charge in Scotland to cut down on single-use disposable items.

Gail Ross has praised the work of Highland carers after highlighting that thousands have benefited from Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments.

Rhoda Grant has tabled a motion for debate in the Scottish Parliament in a bid to save a charity that supports blind and visually impaired people.

Two-vehicle car crash on outskirts of Wick.

A parent has hit out at the "lenient punishment" for a Thurso High School pupil following an alleged incident in which a knife was pulled out.

Hundreds got an insight into training and careers at the eighth annual Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them event, held in Wick High School.

A John O'Groats petting farm will feature in celebrity presenter Ben Fogle's new series on Channel 5 next week.

Gail Ross has called on politicians from across the Highlands to get behind plans for a £1.8 billion capital investment in low-carbon infrastructure.