Latest News

A damning report by Audit Scotland has severely criticised Highland Council for its performance and sustainability, outlining a range of issues.

Last weekend's Burns Independence Supper in Thurso was "a great night", according to the Yes Caithness group which organised the event.

Dorcas Sinclair from Caithness Beach Cleans has been nominated for an Amazing Woman award and recently unearthed a cache of old sauce bottles.

CALEY Thistle have remained tight-lipped over the identity of a star lined up to play at the ground on June 27 – but we can reveal it is Tom Jones.

A travelling musician popped into the Groat office to play some of his new songs ahead of a gig in Thurso on Friday.

Local groups looking for funding are being urged to apply to Your Cash Your Caithness before February 2.

A couple who fell in love with Caithness talked about their devastation after the dream home they were building was destroyed by a storm.

New initiative set up to help both sufferers and family members on how to live with the disease

Wick-based writing group get the green light from famous crime author

Transport, mental health and access to childcare have emerged as some of the key themes in a project aimed at identifying inequalities in Caithness.

A bid is to be made to increase the number of tourists on the rail route between Caithness and Inverness.

Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team is in Lybster and Latheronwheel gathering information on the death of Stefan Sutherland.

Former far north MP John Thurso highlighted Lord Maclennan’s passion for the arts as well as his record in fighting for his constituents.

A new scheme to help trace vulnerable missing people in the north has been introduced by the police.

Six local projects are to receive a funding boost in the current round of the Co-op's Local Community Fund awards.

Unravelling the mysteries of one of the county's oldest inhabitants has led to an archaeological award nomination for the team behind the research.

MSP Gail Ross is seeking more details about the plans by Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd to downgrade air services at Wick John O'Groats Airport.

Air traffic services at Wick look set to be downgraded in the latest phase of the Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd management programme.

A former managing director of MFR has hailed the "fantastic commitment" to local radio in the far north after Caithness FM launched its own frequency.

Tributes have been paid to Lord Maclennan of Rogart, the former far north Liberal Democrat MP, who has died aged 83.