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Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to enter a UK-wide award scheme run by the Federation of Small Businesses.

Members of 1st Wick Scout Group will be holding a Christmas fair on Sunday, November 20, in their hall at Kirkhill, from 11am until 3pm.

Highland Council had its workers clear drains, paths and roads in Watten after a recent article highlighted issues with blocked drains.

The Wick branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland held a short remembrance service at the town's war memorial at 11am on Friday.

Plea comes after checks on second block at the secondary school

A new £4 million whisky distillery on the outskirts of Castletown could be open in under two years' time, businessman Martin Murray has said.

Community councillors in Wick have lost patience over the state of the town's roads and pavements which they claim are "starting to fall apart".

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone is urging veterans struggling with the cost of living to take advantage of new grants.

Community councillors in Wick are calling for a meeting with Police Scotland's area inspector over the "totally unacceptable" actions of some youths.

Ewan McElroy is expecting a tight match against Orkney at Morrison Park, but the Anglers will not be lacking in confidence after back-to-back wins.

Thurso boss Michael Bremner praised his players for their resolute defensive display against North Caledonian League leaders Loch Ness on Saturday.

Council members have agreed a proposal for the creation and development of a transport assistance scheme for Ukrainian displaced persons.

Jessie Allan, vice-president of Spittal SWI, welcomed members – alongside those from from Harpsdale SWI – to the October meeting.

Aberdeenshire's Phil Jack saw off challengers from Caithness and Orkney to lift the title of John O'Groats Strongest Man 2022 on Sunday.

Caithness consumers with prepayment gas and electricity meters should redeem their government fuel vouchers.

A new study is looking into the possibility of introducing air ships to transport passengers and freight in the Highlands and Islands.

The countdown to Christmas will begin in Wick with the annual Fun Day on Saturday, November 26, with more than 20 stalls set up in the town centre.

Councillor Raymond Bremner has welcomed an assurance that money is available to carry out junction repairs and other road improvements within Wick.

Caithness men's 1st XV will, after all, return to Caley League 1 action on Saturday when they entertain Aberdeenshire at Millbank.

The Seaforth Club hosted Wick and District Darts League's annual league pairs this week with the best turnout of players since before the pandemic.