VIDEO: Stranded sailor launches crowdfunding appeal to help set sail for home
A solo sailor stranded in Sutherland has been “overwhelmed” by the support of Sutherland residents as he launches a crowdfunding appeal to help him set sail for home.
Caithness
VIDEO: Detectives hopeful for new leads into the death of Caithness man Stefan Sutherland
A team of police officers yesterday hit the streets of a Caithness village as part of a review into the mysterious death of a local man.
Timeline: Everything we know so far about the search for answers over the death of Stefan Sutherland
The appearance of more than a dozen detectives knocking on doors in the Caithness village of Lybster today will be a welcome sight for the family of Stefan Sutherland.
Police to question Highland villagers over death of Stefan Sutherland more than six years ago
Police reviewing the death of a Highland man six years ago will conduct door-to-door inquiries in his home village today.
Highland car club saved after volunteers respond to SOS
Caithness and Sutherland Vintage Vehicle Club has been saved from the chop after volunteers responded to a SOS to save the body which runs a popular car rally.
Caithness theatre company unveils new season
Live music, books and comedy will all form part of Lyth Arts Centre's (LAC) 2020 season.
Angry Caithness residents claim wind farm ‘ring of steel’ is tightening around them
The return of proposals for a seven turbine wind farm in Caithness have prompted angry and despairing responses from local residents who believe an industrial "ring of steel" is tightening its grip on their community.
Anglers toast a new season on the River Thurso
Dozens of anglers made their way to the north over the weekend to mark the start of the new fishing season.
WATCH: North children thank community after closure-threatened nurseries get 11th-hour reprieves
Youngsters from two far north pre-school groups are starring in a video to pay tribute to the community campaign which helped save their units from the chop.
Boost in status for Highland nuclear archive centre
The UK nuclear archive base in Wick yesterday scooped a major industry award after becoming the 10th in Scotland to be granted Accredited Archive Status.
Street Pastors could be patrolling the streets of Wick and Thurso this summer
Street Pastors could be patrolling the streets of Wick and Thurso on Friday and Saturday nights by the summer, the Church of Scotland has announced.
Caithness mum’s petition for food allergy policy in schools to go before Holyrood committee
A Caithness woman is campaigning to make every school and nursery in Scotland have a policy to cover children who have potentially fatal food allergies.
Caithness General Hospital is environmental world leader
The far north's main hospital is the first in the world to work towards a prestigious environmental standard.
Community to decide on Caithness funding
Community groups in Caithness are being urged to apply for a slice of £10,000 funding.
Have your say on how you would improve Wick town centre
Ideas on how best to revitalise the centre of Wick are to be firmed up at a brainstorming weekend later this month.
Thurso High School in wheelchair access row
Highland Council has pledged to help address major issues concerning disability access to Thurso High School.
Massive cash injection to preserve threatened wildlife in the Highlands
Hundreds of thousands of pounds will be ploughed into preserving threatened wildlife in the Highlands.
Police appeal after attempted break-in at Highland church
Police are appealing for information after a Highland church was damaged during an attempted break-in.
Hopes that medics could be flown to deliver babies in Caithness so mums won’t have to travel
A north politician has been given hope that specialist medical teams could be flown to help deliver babies in the far north.
Flow Country bid to become a World Heritage Site
The bid to make the Flow Country a World Heritage Site has taken a major step forward.
Emergency services attend crash on Highland road
Police are attending a one-vehicle crash on the A99 in Caithness.
Two more giant turbines on the cards for Caithness
A Cornish company wants to submit a planning application for two giant wind turbines in Caithness.
Psychiatric patient seeks meeting with health chiefs to discuss ‘series of failures’ as watchdog rules in his favour
Scotland's ombudsman has upheld the complaints of a north psychiatric patient who waited over five years for treatment from NHS Highland.
Case won for Highland man who killed best friend in crash
A Caithness prisoner who was jailed after he killed his friend in a car crash has won a legal battle as he seeks to be released.
Highland youngster takes on charity hike to ‘make a difference to an animal’s life’
A 12-year-old Caithness youngster has raised more than £400 to help Scotland’s animals by completing a 10-mile hike.
Ten witnesses the police failed to speak to: Revelation gives family of Caithness man cold case encouragement
At least 10 witnesses who could shed light on the death of 25-year-old Caithness man Stefan Sutherland were never interviewed, his family have been informed.
Safety fears for pupils who have to cross the A9 to catch school bus
A far north mother is campaigning to improve safety for primary pupils catching the school bus on the trunk road in their home village.
‘I almost fainted when I went out onto the stage’: Jamie Stone on winning north seat by just 200 votes
Liberal Democrat Jamie Stone held onto his Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross - by just 204 votes.
General Election 2019: Jamie Stone to return as Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP
The Liberal Democrats held onto its Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat - by 200 votes.
Dounreay breach regulations after radioactive leak
Dounreay’s operators have been rapped after a radioactive leak from the Caithness site.
New energy link between Caithness and Moray hailed ‘critical’ in helping to fight climate change
A £1billion undersea energy cable to transmit renewable energy from the north of the Scotland to the rest of the country has been hailed as a "critical" part of the country's fight on climate change.
Thurso’s clock restored to full working order after lightning strike
Organisers of Thurso’s Hogmanay street party have been given a timely boost after the town’s clock was restored to full working order.