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Caithness Cycling Club rider Alasdair Washington travelled to Banchory for the Drumoak 10-mile time trial, promoted by Aberdeen Wheelers.

Captain Carly Erridge says it feels as if the whole county is backing Caithness Ladies as they prepare for the club's first cup final this Sunday.

A councillor has challenged the Scottish SSPCA over the planned closure of its Balmore centre, highlighting the oil spill affecting the River Thurso.

A young Lybster man has been accused of threatening or abusive behaviour and possession of an imitation firearm.

Caithness Krakens ran riot against newcomers Moray, posting a club record 78-17 victory in their Caley North Women's League 2 tussle at Millbank.

Police Scotland is appealing for help to trace a man who has been reported missing from Castletown.

People in Thurso are being warned to keep pets and themselves away from the river after an oil leak contaminated the water.

The Three Harbours GP practice at Wick was delighted to receive the latest ECG unit funded by the Caithness Heart Support Group.

Caithness United under-16s stormed to a 13-3 victory over their Inverness Athletic counterparts, while the U14s were 12-0 winners against Brora.

Council leader Raymond Bremner warns cuts aimed at closing the budget gap would 'yet again be unprecedented.'

In the past year there have been 955 new users, which works out at around 80 new users a month.

Wick Sheriff Court now has a permanent sheriff after Neil Wilson returned to the court in which he had previously served as a solicitor.

The NHS Highland annual review returns to Inverness with a public invitation.

Wick's World War II memorial garden, looked after by small team of volunteers, has been targeted by vandals for the second time in just over a week.

Caithness AI technician Willie Mackay has reported a 100 per cent success rate with a cattle breeding programme centred on a pedigree Dexter herd.

A 3-0 home defeat to Fraserburgh in the Highland League means Wick Academy have conceded 19 goals in their last four games in all competitions.

Passengers have had to endure journeys of up to four-and-a-half hours without any on-board food-and-drink service.

Lyth Arts Centre has announced its programme of events centred around the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.

The heavy downpours affecting the Highlands are expected to cause major disruption to train travels in the region this morning.

Moves to prevent shipping fraud have been put forward by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to help enforce security and safety at sea.