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Caithness revellers can take in the New Year at street parties in Wick and Thurso town centres.

Transport links in Caithness are "going backwards, not forwards" but would be helped if Wick airport qualified for a PSO subsidy, it has been claimed.

A new toddler group in Watten has been awarded more than £5000 to help with start-up and basic running costs such as hall hire and craft supplies.

Santa dropped in to Wick Bridge Street for a fun-filled day at a special grotto in Specsavers.

Conservative election agent Struan Mackie has spoken of the threats and abuse he has suffered over the past three years.

Syringes found among massive eight-ton haul by Caithness Beach Cleaners group.

A bid to get the Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland recognised as a World Heritage Site has taken "a very important step" forward.

A defibrillator has been installed at Caithness Livestock Centre thanks to a Watten woman, with help from the local heart support group.

Children at Lybster Primary School pulled out all the stops to provide some festive cheer for youngsters in Romania.

Work is expected to be carried out to improve the safety at a stretch of a popular walkway between Thurso and Scrabster.

Strathnaver Museum is one of nine projects in the Highlands and Islands to share a £5 million European Regional Development Fund award.

Two local women, Zoe Farquhar and Louise Todd, are following their work dreams thanks to a local wind farm community fund.

A book – The Snail and the Whale – dedicated to former Hillhead School pupils is to be featured on festive TV on Christmas Day.

Lyth-based model and animal rights spokesperson Natalie Oag sends out a Christmas message highlighting how rescue dogs can make great pets.

Monday has been one of the coldest days experienced in the Wick area this winter, according to local weather watcher Keith Banks.

The organisers of the fundraising New Year Soakin' in Thurso are hoping it will be a splash hit with the public.

Trolleys of Christmas toys galore in Wick from pool competition cash

Seven sets of Dounreay stars have been handed Decommissioning Excellence Awards at a presentation ceremony in Thurso.

Collaboration with legendary duo Foster and Allen scores a number one hit

Staff at Wick's Clydesdale Bank decided to forgo their Secret Santa and instead donated their money to purchase items for their local food bank.