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This week's pink moon phenomenon had many in the far north reach for their cameras to capture the incredible lunar light show.

Wind farm funding of £5000 has been awarded to the John O'Groats Development Trust to develop a dedicated community response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a white car being driven at significant speeds along the A9 between Inverness and Wick.

Wick's Pulteney Distillery has come up with a dram good idea to help people escape the confines of their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Community groups in Caithness are among a number that are benefiting from a new support fund from the North Highland Initiative.

Businesses across the Highland Council area are starting to receive support from the Covid-19 Business Grant Scheme.

A local artist has been praised for her generosity and thoughtfulness after deciding to use her creative talents to help Caithness Foodbank.

A Latheronwheel mum is fighting on to have allergy care policy statutory in all schools and nurseries after her government petition was dismissed.

More than 60 people were being treated for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Highland hospitals overnight ­– and six were in intensive care.

First confirmation of deaths and the toll for the Highlands so far has come from the National Records of Scotland

Specsavers in Wick has been selected to become a dedicated Emergency Eyecare Treatment Centre during the Covid-19 crisis.

At this time of unprecedented change in our lives, it is heartening to see people in our communities are showing kindness and compassion to others.

The Scottish SPCA appeals to trap and snare operators to fulfil their legal welfare obligation of not causing unnecessary suffering.

A Highland MP has backed a call for all work on construction sites to stop during the coronavirus pandemic – unless it is for essential projects.

Ferry company Serco NorthLink has issued a “stay at home” message to non-essential travellers during the coronavirus emergency.

During the uncertainty and isolation of the Covid-19 outbreak Highland Council is giving advice for individuals offering their time to help others.

A Thurso woman's crowdfunder appeal for emergency medical equipment has exceeded her initial expectations with over £3000 above the initial target.

A call was made today for the Scottish Government to reveal the number of coronavirus cases in the far north.

A reminder has been given about outdoor access rights after "misleading" signs were put up claiming that paths and access routes are closed.

A grant scheme offering funding of up to £25,000 has been extended to self-catering businesses.