Call to support self-employed and keep local economies in Highlands 'alive and vibrant' during Covid recovery

New protection will be needed to help the self-employed and keep local economies alive, Highland business leader David Richardson has said.

Fundraising campaign launched by trail group following £10,000 gift

A donation has been made to the John O'Groats Trail in memory of a man who took on the route as a walk of a lifetime along with his wife.

Chairman claims Brora Rangers meet all requirements for League Two promotion

But SPFL make no comment.

New housing plan for Brora

Brora could be in line for new housing close to the centre of the community.

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CORONAVIRUS STATS

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NHS Highland records three new Covid cases

ANOTHER three Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland area.

Community councillors turn down request for virtual hustings

Golspie Community Council concerned at the organisation required and also about a perception of bias should not all the candidates turn up.

Work set to start on historic Tain Picture House as local firm awarded contract

The work involves restoring safe access to the centrally located building and replacing windows.

NATIONAL NEWS

Sadiq Khan leads calls for ‘real change’ after George Floyd’s killer convicted

The Prime Minister said he was ‘appalled by the death of George Floyd” as he welcomed the guilty verdicts against Derek Chauvin.

ESA astronaut set for launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Thomas Pesquet will be the first ESA astronaut to fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon.

Latest phase of public inquiry into undercover policing set to begin

The Undercover Policing Inquiry was set up in 2015 to look at the activities of two shadowy police units.

Vitamin D levels in Britons ‘increased by almost a third last summer’

The rise could be due to the Covid-19 pandemic leading to millions of workers being furloughed, or working from home, according to the company.

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Royal Dornoch kiltgolf raises £1.3k for Marie Curie

Organisers of a fundraising kilted golf event at Royal Dornoch Golf Club in aid of a cancer charity were delighted at the level of participation.

LISTEN: Brora's SPFL bid gets Ross County manager's backing

Though he would not have awarded Brora Rangers the Highland League title this season, Staggies boss John Hughes would love to see them in League Two.

Club charity fundraiser sets sights on £50,000

A SPORTING great's determination to turn his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis into a force for good inspired a club to run a fundraiser of their own.

A lasting legacy for Cape Wrath Challenge

IT may be the end of the road for one of the most remote marathons– but now organisers are aiming to cross the finish with a prize for the community.

Brora Rangers could be denied promotion chance due to SPFL pyramid system issues — Meeting will take place on April 19.

North Caledonian League will restart end of next month — Season will aim to finish by end of June

Listen: ICT make it six wins in-a-row — ICT look unstoppable, and North Caley clubs are set to get a chance at promotion to the Highland League – after they return to action next month.

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LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Neapolitan-style pizza

This sourdough pizza recipe creates the perfect thin and crispy base.

You can make bread that’s best in world

Baker James Morton says two of his great loves – sourdough and beer brewing – are both microbiological wonders.

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

This week Jamie Harris tries It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

Nicky discusses the struggles of coping with lockdown.

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Taking to the lochs of Caithness for a calmer kayaking experience

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The birth of a new book – or is it twins?

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson discovers her forthcoming release has a partner set in the same Scottish island chain

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark exhibition, British Art Show 9 will open at Aberdeen Art Gallery on July 10 and run until October.

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Thursday, April 29 will be a big day in Alford as the Grampian Transport Museum opens for the 2021 season.

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

The Climate Tales competition has been announced as part of the COP 26 event.

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022

The show has been moved to April 2022, the second time the date has been changed.

Landward returns for a new series on BBC Scotland — The show which celebrates everything to do with the Scottish outdoors from farming to environmental stories returns to our screens.

Eden Court's Empire Theatre to host an audience — For the first time in 16 months, the Empire Theatre at Eden Court will host an audience.

Fresh date for Ross-shire gig by Toploader — A new date for Dancing in the Moonlight stars Toploader's Strathpeffer Pavilion gig has been announced.

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New housing plan for Brora

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NHS Highland records three new Covid cases

NHS Highland records three new Covid cases

Community councillors turn down request for virtual hustings

Community councillors turn down request for virtual hustings

Work set to start on historic Tain Picture House as local firm awarded contract

Work set to start on historic Tain Picture House as local firm awarded contract

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Sadiq Khan leads calls for ‘real change’ after George Floyd’s killer convicted

Sadiq Khan leads calls for ‘real change’ after George Floyd’s killer convicted

ESA astronaut set for launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

ESA astronaut set for launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Latest phase of public inquiry into undercover policing set to begin

Latest phase of public inquiry into undercover policing set to begin

Vitamin D levels in Britons ‘increased by almost a third last summer’

Vitamin D levels in Britons ‘increased by almost a third last summer’

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Chairman claims Brora Rangers meet all requirements for League Two promotion

Royal Dornoch kiltgolf raises £1.3k for Marie Curie

Royal Dornoch kiltgolf raises £1.3k for Marie Curie

LISTEN: Brora's SPFL bid gets Ross County manager's backing

LISTEN: Brora's SPFL bid gets Ross County manager's backing

Club charity fundraiser sets sights on £50,000

Club charity fundraiser sets sights on £50,000

A lasting legacy for Cape Wrath Challenge

A lasting legacy for Cape Wrath Challenge

Brora Rangers could be denied promotion chance due to SPFL pyramid system issues

North Caledonian League will restart end of next month

Listen: ICT make it six wins in-a-row

LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Neapolitan-style pizza

You can make bread that’s best in world

You can make bread that’s best in world

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

WHAT'S ON

The birth of a new book – or is it twins?

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022

Landward returns for a new series on BBC Scotland

Eden Court's Empire Theatre to host an audience

Fresh date for Ross-shire gig by Toploader

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Highland Wildlife Park

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Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

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