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Energy firm RWE has pledged that its Golticlay wind farm in Caithness will create jobs locally and “deliver economic benefits at a regional level”.
A new business created by Aberdeen-based Steve MacDonald will provide helicopter support to companies working in renewables in the Caithness area.
A Caithness man has authored a new book on a clever ruse to fool German aircrews into bombing a decoy airfield at Sarclet.
Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht
Highland is among the country’s worst areas for drink and drug driving, “troubling” new figures have revealed.
Two ties in opening round before quarter-finals are contested.
Wick Thistle have “a lot to look forward to” after securing a quick return to the top flight of Caithness summer football, according to Owen Harrold.
Ecstatic groups fighting plans for a swathe of 4G masts in some of the Highlands’ most unspoilt landscapes are declaring victory after a sharp u-turn.
Highland Council’s environmental health team advises caution as blue-green algae has, once again, been found in Loch Watten.
Craig Ferguson began his fundraising walk at the Mull of Galloway on June 14.
A Highland rapist who subjected young women to violent and sexual offences will now “face the consequences of his actions”, according to police.
A memorial football match at Halkirk GalaFest culminated in a poignant moment as a team of under-14 boys from the village won the trophy.
New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.
Earlier this week, a man was sentenced to seven years in jail after being convicted of six offences — now one of his victims has shared her story.
Invernessian Duncan MacAulay explains what is it like to get a second chance at life after a heart transplant.
The second piece of silverware of the summer season will be at stake when Castletown take on Pentland United in the Eain Mackintosh Cup final.
An Argentinian woman fulfilled a long-held dream by travelling to Caithness, and saw a new street sign marking the county’s links with Patagonia.
Amateur football clubs are warning that a damaged section of fencing at a council-owned park in Thurso represents a “serious safety hazard”.
Despite June figures showing 100 per cent reliability for Wick flights, a pressure group says it will take time to build up passenger confidence.
Local speculation is rife over whether Matt Damon will make an appearance in Caithness this weekend with film crews seen in the Thrumster area.
Dramatic video footage has emerged of a fireball meteor which streaked across Highland skies in the early hours of this morning.
Caithness Cycling Club promoted its annual Festival of Cycling at the weekend, supported by Sinclair Bay Subsea and Scrabster Seafoods.
A popular vessel returned to the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival to give people an insight into how fishermen worked in days gone by.
Concerns over the safety of two suspension footbridges at Dunbeath have led to a quest by a local woman to find out who is responsible for them.
Noss pupils, staff and families marked the end of the 2024/25 session while saying a fond farewell to retiring pupil support assistant Fiona Mackay.
John Andrew Smith (42) appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court on July 1.
Wick Wheelers’ latest 10-mile time trial held last Thursday saw riders facing a difficult outward leg into a south westerly wind.
The in-form Lee Malcolm posted the best round of the day in the Reay men’s Strokeplay Championship with an impressive score of 73 for nett 67.
Caithness shoppers are being urged to stay alert ahead of Amazon Prime Day as fraudsters use AI to craft increasingly convincing scams.