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Jamie Stone of the Liberal Democrats beat off the SNP's Karl Rosie by just 204 votes – but admitted that it had been a “terrible night” for his party.

A Caithness woman who is a hydrogeologist in the mining industry in Australia has won an award for encouraging children to get involved in science.

Jamie Strone wins by just 204 votes to keep his seat in Westminster

The results for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross are expected around 3.30am

Walking from John O'Groats to Land's End in a pair of Speedo trunks? Is he taking the Mick or what?

A dinner was held in Wick's Norseman Hotel this week to mark the 25th anniversary of Le Jog endurance rally.

Wick Players played to full houses at the Assembly Rooms for every performance of this year's pantomime, Aladdin.

Highlanders told that their 'vote matters' in the crunch election

A dress-down week held by staff at the BT call centre in Thurso provided a boost for Hearing and Sight Care.

Youngsters at Reay Youth Club are set to enjoy another year of fun activities thanks in part to a festive raffle.

Highland Council has agreed an increase in payments to foster carers after a campaign waged by a local councillor and latterly an MSP.

Children in Melvich Primary School have opted for an environmentally friendly festive season.

A warning has been issued by the police about a bank scam which has been targeting people in the north of Scotland.

The Caithness-Moray HVDC link will play a major role in achieving emissions targets, Scotland's energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has said.

Big-hearted kids at Canisbay primary have been inspired by Oor Wullie to raise hundreds of pounds for a hospital charity.

A new exhibition at Dunnet has some of the best local work sitting alongside creative pieces from a few of the big names in contemporary Scottish art.

Scottish Provincial Press Limited has been acquired out of administration by Highland News and Media Limited.

An archaeological site in Caithness, thought to have been occupied by the Picts 1400 years ago, could "greatly add to the knowledge of the period".

Despite the rainy weather, nothing could spoil the festive cheer at Thurso Fun Day on Saturday.

A moving memorial event for the George Robb fishing boat disaster was held at Duncansby Head lighthouse and the Seaview Hotel in John O'Groats.