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Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.

Abandoned bikes across the rail network are to be given a new life, as ScotRail introduces a policy that will see unclaimed bikes renewed or recycled.

The launch of a World War II heritage trail has been described as “just the first step” in commemorating the county’s role in the conflict.

Highland Council is reminding people there is opportunity to share their experiences of the area by taking part in the Highland Place Standard survey.

A driver has been convicted of having been in charge of his van while six times the legal drink-drive limit.

The John Muir Trust has welcomed an announcement that the Scottish Government will hold a public consultation on a carbon land tax.

A Wick woman who failed to engage with social workers has been jailed for six months.

A Wick woman who committed the “despicable” act of spitting in a police officer's face was jailed for six months at the town's sheriff court.

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.

A Thurso man who drove without insurance for the second time was disqualified for eight months at Wick Sheriff Court.

A Wick pensioner who caused a disturbance at a local pub was fined £150 at the town's sheriff court.

The signing of a memorandum of understanding between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilders could benefit the Highlands.

A driver escaped serious injury after he failed to take a bend, mounted a verge and careered along, hitting road signs before stopping in a ditch.

Caithness householders urged to check bills after ScottishPower refund promise

Thirteen young swimmers from Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the annual graded meet hosted by their Inverness counterparts at the Aquadome.

Around 80 youngsters took part in coaching sessions in Thurso with ex-Scotland internationalists Colin Hendry, Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly.

Ashleigh Campbell and her team hosted the north event of the Pony Club Area 1 Horse and Pony Care competition at Castle View Stables.

Police have closed their investigation of a possible human bone found on Dunnet beach after it was established to be around 1500 years old.

The council’s controversial new non-recyclable waste bins are wending their way to Caithness with a roll-out now happening in Ross and Cromarty.

A farmer has warned that two wind turbines will be “a blight on a valued landscape” and will upset his livestock if they are allowed to go ahead.