Northern Times
9 February, 2010
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Assynt Community Care Centre in Lochinver.

Published:  04 February, 2010

HIGHLAND Council appears set to finally bring the axe down on the Assynt Community Care Centre, in Lochinver, in a bid to cut costs.

Area social work manager Bob Silverwood visited the centre last week and warned staff it was in line for closure.

But officials are holding out hope that services for the elderly might still be available from the building.

Local News 
Published:  04 February, 2010

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.

Local Sport 
Published:  04 February, 2010

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.

Obituaries 
Published:  04 February, 2010

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.

People and Places 

James Graham

Published:  04 February, 2010

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.

In the Spotlight 
Published:  04 February, 2010

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.

Jude's Food 
Published:  04 February, 2010

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

Letters 
Published:  04 February, 2010

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.

Dear Diary 
Published:  15 June, 2009

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.

The Music Room 
Published:  03 July, 2008

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

Supplements 
Published:  11 December, 2009

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