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Police issue solvent abuse warning

Police issue solvent abuse warning

Northern Constabulary is issuing a warning today to young people across the Highlands about the dangers of solvent/aerosol abuse after a number of cases…


£900 funding boost for Migdale

£900 funding boost for Migdale

A well attended ceilidh/dance in Rogart Hall at the weekend boosted the equipment fund for Migdale Hospital by £900. This is an annual event run by the…


Cheviot champion is from Brora

Cheviot champion is from Brora

The cheviot champion at the weekend's Dingwall and Highland Marts' annual show and sale was a two shear from Mr G Johnstone, Hallcroft, Brora. There were…


Cancer fundraiser run over by own vintage tractor

Cancer fundraiser run over by own vintage tractor

A fundraising Sutherland pensioner was run over by his own vintage tractor two days before he was due to use it to lead his annual charity run. Seventy-six-year…


NHS award for volunteer Alice

NHS award for volunteer Alice

A Sutherland woman, who has volunteered as an NHS driver for nearly four decades, has had her sterling service recognised. Alice Grant of Bonar Bridge…


Ah, but there are so few Lib Dems left now...

Ah, but there are so few Lib Dems left now...

"And who did you most enjoy seeing again in the Scottish Parliament?" asked my wife brightly, over early morning tea on Wednesday. Ah well, I tried…


Food for Thought by Susan Brown

Food for Thought by Susan Brown

The Boss is here! I have to be careful when I say that not to give the impression that THE Boss is among us – but then if He was, then I suspect you would…


Brora's new Primary Ones

Brora's new Primary Ones

Here is a photo of Brora's new Primary One class.


Golspie through to semi-final of Caley Cup

Golspie through to semi-final of Caley Cup

GOLSPIE Sutherland reached the last four of the North Caledonian Cup after an impressive 3-0 victory over Thurso at King George V Park last Saturday.


Housing boost for Helmsdale

Housing boost for Helmsdale

Helmsdale has received a welcome boost with the news that funding has been made available to build affordable housing in the village.


Credit card scam in Dornoch

Credit card scam in Dornoch

Residents across the Highlands are being warned by Police of a telephone scam, which has surfaced in the Dornoch area today.


Female cyclist dies in Caithness accident

Female cyclist dies in Caithness accident

Police can confirm one person has died and another has been seriously injured following a collision involving a car and two cyclists on the A99 at Auckengill,…


NW will play part in largest military exercise in Europe

NW will play part in largest military exercise in Europe

Huge areas of Scotland’s skies and coastlines will be dominated in the first two weeks of October by the biggest military exercise in Europe, as the Navies,…


Strathy attracts wind farm developers

Strathy attracts wind farm developers

The village of Strathy is proving to be a magnet for large-scale wind farm developers. With two schemes already at an advanced planning stage, interest…


Locals invited to view Achany wind farm

Locals invited to view Achany wind farm

Residents of Lairg, Creich and Ardgay and district have been invited to visit Achany Wind Farm this Saturday, as part of a Community Day which is being…


Brora Transport Ltd's licence revoked

Brora Transport Ltd's licence revoked

Brora Transport Ltd has had its licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, for breaching financial conditions imposed when…


Party held to celebrate one year anniversary of Assynt Centre takeover

Party held to celebrate one year anniversary of Assynt Centre takeover

A party was held on Saturday evening at the Assynt Centre, Lochinver, to celebrate the first anniversary of its takeover by community group, Community…


Jean Urquhart condemns tug-boat decision

Jean Urquhart condemns tug-boat decision

Mrs Jean Urquhart SNP MSP for Highlands and Islands region has written to Mike Penning MP about the decision by the Westminster Government to continue…


£8m six-month fee for High Life Highland

£8m six-month fee for High Life Highland

A six-month services’ fee of almost £8m has been set for the arms length organisation "High Life Highland" which will deliver community learning and leisure…


Davy Duff tape service reaches 25 years

Davy Duff tape service reaches 25 years

Isabelle Calderwood of Dornoch is unable to read her local newspaper, The Northern Times because she is blind.But that doesn’t mean the 82-year-old can’t…


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