The huge increase of illegal dumping has led to a call on the Scottish Government to review the existing penalty for fly-tipping.
Sutherland residents struggling to pay energy bills during Covid lockdown can now access help from a newly launched £4m support fund.
A 20ft-wide ice pancake was discovered by a Halkirk man surveying River Thurso that formed just in time for Pancake Day last week.
The nest of a very rare species of bumblebee, the great yellow, has been found 10 miles south of John O’Groats in an area of thick heathland.
Today is Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, when people celebrate by eating pancakes. Try this recipe for healthier pancakes.
Householders and businesses across Caithness and Sutherland are reminded to ensure water pipes are checked and protected during the winter.
A new service has been launched for Caithness claimants to help them calculate their benefits entitlement.
The Highland Council yesterday launched its Discretionary Business Grant Scheme.
Wick John O'Groats Airport shared spectacular images and video footage yesterday as specialist vehicles cleared the runway of snow.
As Highland Council progresses plans for setting a budget for the coming year, its deputy leader talked of the 'long and very difficult task ahead'.
A new discretionary grant scheme has been set up to help mitigate the financial challenges experienced by businesses affected by Covid-19.
Caithness General Hospital's general manager has expressed delight at a new midwifery unit that will "greatly improve facilities and access to care".
Age Scotland is seeking the views of elderly folk in Caithness for the first comprehensive survey of what it is like to grow older in Scotland.
World War Two bomber pilot Don Mason celebrated his 100th birthday in style with a royal greeting and a special cake honouring his wartime service.
Age Scotland is warning older people to be on the look-out for Covid related scams after recent reports of 'heartless' tricks.
After positive Covid test results in Dounreay's fire and rescue service, many staff still working at the site were told not to come in today.
The focus was on the Covid pandemic response and the actions taken to support communities at a meeting of Highland Council yesterday.
Highland Council is giving more time for people to take part in it’s draft food growing strategy – Growing Our Future.
The council's road report for today in Caithness and other areas of the Highland region.
Many people and businesses in Sutherland fell victim to criminals exploiting the pandemic as revealed in a list of the year's most common scams.