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The globally recognised creative glass studio based at Lybster begins its 2020 season with a major show in London this week.

A Wick supermarket has won praise from a local disability group for its upgraded toilet and changing room.

Wintry weather was no barrier to Caithness Countryside Volunteers who flocked to St John's Pool bird reserve to carry out essential maintenance work.

A TEENAGER'S tragic death in a horrific road crash in December has sparked an investigation into the safety of A9 junctions in the Munlochy area.

Conservation work carried out by Caithness Broch Project is to be highlighted next week on a BBC Radio Scotland programme.

High winds at the weekend have not deterred spring flowers from appearing.

Beach rubbish can drift from many miles away, as shown by a discarded McDonald's cup landing on a beach near Castletown.

Otters have returned to Thurso's riverside and have been creating a memorable wildlife spectacle within easy walking distance of the town.

Training on defibrillators which have been installed at three locations in Castletown is due to take place next month.

SSEN Transmission's ground-breaking work on its £1bn Caithness/Moray project has been shortlisted for two planning awards.

A Thurso bank is to host a free in-branch event to help people understand a range of money matters from budgeting to borrowing.

The memorial at John O'Groats to lost seafarers has taken a step closer to completion.

A local man who depends on flights between Wick and Aberdeen has accused an airline of going back on its word by continuing with a reduced timetable.

A mum from the Highlands was fed up with her children complaining they were poor – so took them to Uganda to show them the real meaning of poverty.

Speedo Mick has completed his epic 1000-mile walk from John O'Groats to Land's End, attracting a wealth of media attention along the way.

A cheque for £470 was presented to the Mey hall toddlers' group by John Brotherston of the folk group Callants.

Pupils and staff are said to be safe and well after a fire broke out at an Easter Ross primary school this morning.

Lynette Maclean recently celebrated her 50th birthday and, having received cash gifts of £560, decided to give £280 each to clubs which she attends.

Archaeologists and historians at the University of the Highlands and Islands are taking part in a research project on early trade links with Europe.

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