RESIDENTS of the village of Skerray and surrounding area were in mourning this week following the death, in a road accident, of a popular local plumber and electrician.

DUDGEON Park was still under two inches of snow earlier this week putting tomorrow's match between Brora Rangers and title contenders Huntly in the doubtful category.

WITH the recent passing of Connie Lawrie (nee McNaughton) of Savalbeg Farm, Lairg, the Highlands has lost one of its best known and respected Highland cattle breeders.

LOCHINVER'S James Graham, Mod gold medallist at the Fort William Mod 2007, has been appointed the 2010 Mod Development Manager by An Comunn Gaidhealach, organisers of the Royal National Mod.

BETWEEN 5 and 16 July this year, young Gaelic speakers will get the opportunity to learn professional-level theatre skill in the company of some of the best actors in the Gaelic world.

IT takes skill to work the anniversary of the Assynt Crofters Trust into a cookery column, but just watch me do it...

Sir – Although saddened by the tenor and content of responses to my comments on spending on Gaelic education, I have been equally heartened by the many messages of support and encouragement I have received from people both within and outwith the ward.

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

CALLING all local musicians: the Northern Times wants you – and your music - on our website.