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A Wick man has avoided prison after coming up with a more realistic pay plan for his outstanding fines.

A sheriff took a dim view of Thurso man's failure to make good the damage he caused at his ex-partner's home in the town.

A Wick woman claimed that she had been "forced" to steal tools from a shed in the town.

Fears over the possible fate of a small boat sparked a call-out for the Thurso lifeboat on Thursday night.

Visitors to the Rosebank and Bignold wards at Caithness General Hospital have been restricted due to Covid within the hospital.

It looks increasingly likely that the 2023 season will be the last for John O'Groats Ferries – unless an eleventh-hour bidder emerges.

A Wick businessman has argued that the system of business rates needs to be reformed if town centres are to see an upturn in their fortunes.

A pioneering centre for young people with complex needs in the Highlands will be formally opened today.

Wick Triathlon Club members have been competing in events as far afield as Orkney and Ireland, with one achieving a national age-group championship.

Fifty-five ladies from Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney took part in the Thurso Ladies' Open, sponsored by the Captain’s Galley restaurant.

An East Kilbride man caught speeding in north Sutherland has been fined £200.

Jack Ryan and Robin Nicolson were within four seconds of first place in round six of the Junior 1000 Ecosse challenge at Kames Motorsport Complex.

A Wick man was taken to task by a sheriff for non-payment of fines incurred over a three-year period.

Highlands and Islands Green MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed the support for groups that are working to create new affordable homes for locals.

Highland Council has proposed actions in the short and long term to address the issue of the recent flooding in Thurso.

Bower Show returns this weekend for the first time since the pandemic, with the organisers promising it will have something for everyone.

Ewan McElroy believes Halkirk United will be more than a match for any team in the league – if they can achieve greater consistency than last season.

Maree Todd was shown round the bridge by Bettyhill community members earlier this month.

League rugby returns for the Greens this weekend when they hit the road to face a testing opener against Moray, last season's Caley 2 champions.

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'