NEWS

Still much more to do in fight against HIV and Aids, says local MP Jamie Stone

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that there is "still much more to do" in the fight against HIV and Aids.

A Thurso artist has a solo show of paintings at the North Coast Visitor Centre and incorporates a copy of the Caithness Courier in one work.

Highland tourism and events businesses can book their place to connect with tour operators and travel agents from key international markets

Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) has received £60,000 of National Lottery funding in the latest round of Creative Scotland Open Fund awards.

Volunteers from Wick Paths Group (WPG) have completed the upgrade of a popular path from the town boundary up to Newton Hill.

Whether you want to get a foot on the first step of the ladder, have been made redundant or are yearning to retrain, there is help.

Thurso Community Café is getting into the spirit of Christmas by offering a couple of events to help raise funds to update the kitchen.

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning of wintry showers with icy stretches on Wednesday night and into Thursday for the far north.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Andrew Barrie, minister of Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church

Maree Todd says gender-based violence is "endemic" across Scotland with the number of domestic abuse incidents in the north having more than doubled.

Wick's community campus is to reopen on Wednesday now that interim repairs have been completed following damage caused by Storm Arwen.

TSB is to shut its branch in Thurso in a move described as a shock for the community and a "real worry" for those who don't do online banking.

A Caithness gin has been honoured with influential CoolBrands status in an evening of celebration attended by UK branding and advertising leaders.

Local green-fingered activist Alexander Glasgow is moving ahead with his plans to set up wildflower areas as part of the Thurso In Colour project.

Vicki Nairn will lead on the design, development and service delivery of the university's professional services.

The Wick Tesco store is back open following temporary closure on Friday due to damage caused when Storm Arwen swept in.