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Round trips of 200 miles 'too much to ask of people in crisis', says Caithness mental health group

A Caithness campaign group has insisted it is unacceptable to expect people in crisis to undertake 200-mile round trips for short appointments.

We’ll deliver full fibre broadband to Highlands by 2027, says Edward Mountain

A top election pledge of the Scottish Conservatives is to connect every home and business to full fibre broadband by the end of 2027.

Julie's family 'emotional but very proud' at international rugby tribute

The family of Julie McGee have spoken of her “huge passion” for rugby and their pride at everything she achieved in the game.

Skipinnish summer gig in Inverness moved to next year

A summer concert at Bught Park has been postponed to next year.

Historic Castletown mill could become a whisky distillery

An old mill on the outskirts of Castletown could become a whisky distillery.

Listen: Play-off chances for Ross County, ICT and Brora Rangers

Clubs all across the north of Scotland are in play-off mixes, but what are the chances they will all get the outcomes they are aiming for?

Fishermen 'unfairly targeted by our own authorities', says Jamie Stone

Jamie Stone has raised concerns after it emerged that domestic vessels have been targeted more than international fishing boats for inspections.

Dunnet distillery celebrates Earth Day with new environment manager

Global warming is the hot topic this Earth Day and a local company proudly wears its heart on its sleeve with the appointment of a new staff member.

New access rangers will help Highland cope with tourist influx

Ten new countryside rangers will be taken on to help deal with potential problems at tourist hotspots in the Highlands this summer.

Flying start helps local trio on their way to RJ McLeod Open Scramble win at Reay

Following a week when the Reay golf course had been closed due to snow and frost, the contrast could not have been greater last weekend.

PICTURES: Why the sad face? Must be all that A9 roadside rubbish

A lay-by near Thurso on the A9 has accumulated rubbish, some appearing to be years old, despite a Highland Council bin sitting at the site.

Two further Covid infections detected

JUST two new cases of Covid-19 were detected across the whole NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.

Wildfire warning level rises to 'very high' and 'extreme'

A VERY high wildfire risk warning has been issued for parts of the Highlands.

Virtual programme to help teach children about their right to be protected from abuse and neglect

A children's charity has a free virtual programme to help kids learn about their right to be safe from abuse and neglect.

Five million households say they no longer need a home phone but it can remain a vital link in rural areas

Over a quarter of households in the UK never use their landline for phone calls with more than a third only having one to get broadband.

Call from women in politics from the Highlands to tackle online abuse

Female Highland politicians and campaign groups supported a call to action to tackle online abuse on women in politics.

WATCH: Sophie Morris completes 100 burpees for Captain Tom challenge

A Reay primary school pupil has raised over £800 for Befriending Caithness by taking part in the Captain Tom 100 charity challenge.

£200m pothole fund would only be enough for Highland Council area, say Caithness road campaigners

Caithness campaigners have given a qualified welcome to a pledge by the Scottish Conservatives to create a £200m pothole repair fund if elected.

Labour candidate's delight at discovering Dounreay family link

Labour's Marion Donaldson is keen to find out more about her connection to Donald Carmichael, who had a key role in establishing the Dounreay site.

Far north Lib Dem candidate in call for 'electric car revolution'

Molly Nolan is calling on the next Scottish Government to launch an "electric car revolution" by helping motorists to make the switch.