Hundreds got an insight into training and careers at the eighth annual Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them event, held in Wick High School.
A John O'Groats petting farm will feature in celebrity presenter Ben Fogle's new series on Channel 5 next week.
Gail Ross has called on politicians from across the Highlands to get behind plans for a £1.8 billion capital investment in low-carbon infrastructure.
Gary Manson and Stewart Ross have been appointed as Wick Academy's management duo until the end of the season following the departure of Tom McKenna.
A community café in Castletown is set to extend its menu to build on its success since opening eight months ago.
Two local charities benefited from a diamond wedding anniversary celebrated by Mid Clyth couple Alistair and Pat Lamont.
Queen's “2” have given a lifeline to the chasing pack in the Wick and District Darts League first division after winning in John O'Groats.
Pool player Ryan Carter from Wick is part of the Scotland team at this week's European Eightball Championships in Malta.
Difficult season with "behind the scenes" issues led to Scorries boss calling it day
Thurso manager rules himself out of the running for the Wick Academy post
Vandals have again smashed up the public toilets at Wick's Whitechapel Road.
After guiding Wick to a highly respectable seventh spot in 2018/19, Tom McKenna had hoped to move the team further forward – but it was not to be.
CHAMBER COMMENT By Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce
Countryside ranger Kirsty Rosie gave a talk on Gardening for Pollinators and Wildlife to members of Olrig and District Beekeepers Association.
Highland Council is ramping up enforcement of illegal parking in the county.
Hamish, the first polar bear born in the UK for 25 years, has been enjoying the snow at the Highland Wildlife Park.
Storm Dennis brought disruption to much of the UK but a chance photo at Wick caught a spectral figure in the eye of the storm.
Highland MSP Kate Forbes has been appointed finance secretary after what was acknowledged as a stellar performance delivering the Scottish budget.
Eligible families in the Highlands are being encouraged to apply for the School Age Payment before applications close at the end of this month.
The county's civic leader is keen to see people in two Caithness districts take up the opportunity to form community councils.