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The foodbank centre in Thurso had a hectic day on Friday with emergency deliveries being made in outlying areas including Castletown and Portskerra.

Staff at the Nucleus archive centre in Wick are encouraging people to keep diaries during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The annual exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists has become the latest community event to fall by the wayside due to the coronavirus crisis.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands have reached triple figures after three further people tested positive for Covid-19.

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were given a morale-booster when Victoria Beckham called to speak to them on FaceTime.

ScotRail says that its staff are 'working round the clock' to provide vital transport for key workers.

Gail Ross has welcomed confirmation that Highland families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government.

Jamie Stone has joined a group of more than 100 parliamentarians in calling for a "digital democracy" during the coronavirus pandemic.

The chief medical officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood, has resigned after becoming embroiled in a scandal over twice travelling to her second home.

Dr Catherine Calderwood has apologised unreservedly for ignoring her own advice for people to stay at home to halt the spread of coronavirus.

A plan to turn a derelict church in Castletown into a home could take three years to complete, according to the couple behind the project.

The Society of Caithness Artists has launched a new website aimed at keeping local artists informed about its annual exhibition in Thurso.

Chris Aitken's efforts to create face masks to protect frontline health workers have been given a cash boost by his local Highland League team.

Residents across the Highland Council area will be facing changes to their waste collection from Monday due to the coronavirus emergency.

A band of over 30 volunteers are providing help in and around Wick during the coronavirus crisis thanks to Pulteneytown People's Project.

An organisation promoting tourism in Caithness and Sutherland is rising to the challenges the industry faces due to Covid-19.

MSP David Stewart fears many businesses in the Highlands and Islands will go under because of the approach being taken by banks and some insurers.

Highland Council will keep providing school meals through e-vouchers during the Easter break, recognising the difficulties facing many families.

NHS Highland’s medical director has thanked the public for cooperating on social distancing – but has urged people not to become complacent.

The B876 Reiss/Castletown road was closed for a time today after a car hit a hydro pole at the bends near the Poolhoy turn-off.