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An isolation ward has been created at Caithness General Hospital as staff prepare to deal with coronavirus cases.

A new temporary timetable has been introduced by Serco NorthLink Ferries in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

With various restrictions and guidelines to follow during the Covid-19 pandemic, queues are becoming a more common sight throughout Caithness.

Fifty further coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland, taking the total to 126 since the outbreak began.

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant is appealing to employers "to think very carefully about the wellbeing of their workers at this difficult time”.

Volunteers at the foodbank centres in Wick and Thurso say they have been busier than ever during the coronavirus crisis.

Dounreay is responding to the Covid-19 crisis by donating safety equipment including masks and protective suits to be used by health service staff.

Latest prices at Thainstone mart in Inverurie for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire consignors.

People in the north must not assume that 'because we are a rural area it will be fine', NHS Highland’s director of public health has warned.

The UK Government has said it is fully behind plans to develop a £17.3 million spaceport in north Sutherland.

The independent review into the death of Kevin McLeod is to continue "despite the terrible challenges the world faces" due to coronavirus.

Caithness band Neon Waltz released their new EP Huna last Friday and should have been on tour, but are getting creative in coronavirus lockdown.

A Caithness author and café owner has created an internet story channel to help folk beat the lockdown blues.

Staff on Highland Council’s dedicated helpline have dealt with more than 1600 calls since the service went live last Wednesday.

A Caithness business leader has welcomed the support for self-employed people – but expressed concern that payments will not be available until June.

Wick High School computing science teacher Chris Aitken is creating face masks to help protect frontline health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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An online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands.

North MP Jamie Stone has again insisted that the Scottish Government must intervene with financial support to safeguard Caithness air services.

Sunflowers will be helping to add a splash of colour in Wick during the days and weeks to come thanks to the bright idea of a local mum and daughter.