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Hundreds of people turned out for Wick Fun Day as the town's Christmas lights were switched on by the gala queen with a helping hand from Santa.

Jamie Stone has reiterated the Lib Dems’ “passionate commitment” to the NHS and set out the reasons why the party’s MPs abstained in a recent vote.

Caithness photographer James Gunn took part in a car photo-shoot in Inverness and was given an insight into TV's top motoring series

ELECTION PROFILE: Cheryl McDonald, Labour candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Highland business leader David Richardson is urging shoppers to support Small Business Saturday this weekend and give local businesses a boost.

Councillor Raymond Bremner has hit out at "mindless vandalism" outside a Wick housing scheme where elderly people live.

A fishy tale is set to unfold in Thurso in the run-up to Christmas as local performers take to the stage with an adaptation of The Little Mermaid.

The introduction of a tourist tax could lead to lucrative cruise-liner traffic bypassing ports such as Invergordon and Scrabster, business chiefs say.

Former Lybster teacher Simon Lamb returns to his beloved Caithness to perform evenings of poetry and storytelling.

Classic cars will be converging on Caithness and north Sutherland next week at the end of the 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary Le Jog Rally.

A Caithness councillor has said he could not support any future plan Highland Council might have to implement parking charges in Wick.

A hair raising total of £2345.80 was raised for charity thanks to local woman Yvonne Rathbone who recently braved the shave.

Karl Rosie has said that a new evidence-focused pilot project aimed at reducing drug-related deaths could be rolled out across the north Highlands.

The family of Kevin McLeod, whose body was found in Wick harbour 22 years ago, are to have a second meeting with officers from Merseyside Police.

Tory hopeful Andrew Sinclair has said that leaving the "hated" Common Fisheries Policy will open up new jobs and opportunities for the industry.

A drop-in day is being held in Dunnet on Saturday, December 7, to update the public on plans to buy the forest for the community.

There could be around 400,000 electric vehicles in the northern half of Scotland by 2032, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.

Canisbay's historic church is looking pristine again after the completion of painting and restoration work at the grade A listed building.

Cycling enthusiasts are being challenged to complete the North Coast 500 alongside celebrated endurance athlete Mark Beaumont.

This year’s edition of the Caithness photo book from North of Scotland Newspapers features a wide range of images covering many aspects of local life.