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A total of 31 players took part in the under-15 Caithness junior badminton championships in Wick, with some close games and exciting rallies.

Domestic abuse services for women and children in the Highlands could close under funding plans by Highland Council, Women’s Aid groups are warning.

On a weekend that saw most football in the north falling victim to the weather, Wick Academy went storming to the top of SHFL Under 18 North.

P6 pupils at Pennyland Primary have been learning about natural disasters, hearing from someone who knows about them all too well.

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd is urging unpaid carers to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland.

Coaches at Wick Amateur Swimming Club have praised the commitment shown by the young swimmers over a busy few months of competitive action.

The Women’s Aid charity for the far north will welcome back its “book fairies” for a fourth year to help raise awareness of domestic violence.

Businesses in the Highlands and Islands aiming to turn growth ideas into reality are being invited to free workshops, including one in John O’Groats.

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced an increase in the energy price cap - it will be £1738 - an increase of one per cent or £21 from the January 12.

St. John’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Wick will be holding a fund-raising sale of novels and factual books next weekend.

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.

Caithness Seal Rehab and Release sent out a big thank you to Denholm Seafoods in Peterhead for supplying fish to the pups in its care.

Wick Players are getting set to present an evening of two-for the price-of-one entertainment.

Former Highland League club Fort William have lodged an appeal after their bid for an SFA entry level licence was turned down by the governing body.

Aberdeen and Northern Marts’ Caithness Christmas show and sale will take place at Quoybrae on December 2 and 3, with entries closing on Wednesday.

The Arctic air mass that has enveloped the British Isles will be rapidly displaced as Storm Bert makes its presence felt, says Keith Banks.

Eight of Scotland’s 10 least used railway stations are located in the north Highlands - including the least used in the country.

Squash veteran Willie Jappy is enjoying a purple patch, with a new fitness regime propelling him to the top end of the Scottish masters circuit.

Wick Academy will be hoping to end a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions when they travel to Fraserburgh in the Highland League.

Thurso will be eager to avenge their defeat to Bunillidh Thistle at the start of this month when the teams meet again at the Dammies on Saturday.