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North Coast businesswoman says employers need to join forces and think 'out of the box' as staffing crisis deepens

23 April 2022
North Coast businesswoman says employers need to join forces and think 'out of the box' as staffing crisis deepens

North Coast businesswoman says employers need to join forces and think 'out of the box' as staffing crisis deepens

23 April 2022

Joanna Mackenzie: “There is no such thing as interviews any longer - it is more a case of: When can you start?”


Plan for powerful beams of light at high points in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge to criss-cross to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

22 April 2022
Plan for powerful beams of light at high points in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge to criss-cross to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Plan for powerful beams of light at high points in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge to criss-cross to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

22 April 2022

Both Creich Community Council and Ardgay and District Community Council are being asked to contribute to the cost of the events.


'We have tried and tried and tried': Falls of Shin restaurant to remain closed this season as exhaustive efforts to find operator unsuccessful due to staffing crisis hitting the county

22 April 2022
'We have tried and tried and tried': Falls of Shin restaurant to remain closed this season as exhaustive efforts to find operator unsuccessful due to staffing crisis hitting the county

'We have tried and tried and tried': Falls of Shin restaurant to remain closed this season as exhaustive efforts to find operator unsuccessful due to staffing crisis hitting the county

22 April 2022

The Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, which manages the visitor centre, says it has been unable to find an operator to run the facility.


'Who in their right mind would do that?': Dornoch community councillor's anger after disposable barbeque tossed in recycling bin causes fire

21 April 2022
'Who in their right mind would do that?': Dornoch community councillor's anger after disposable barbeque tossed in recycling bin causes fire

'Who in their right mind would do that?': Dornoch community councillor's anger after disposable barbeque tossed in recycling bin causes fire

21 April 2022

Firefighters had to be called out to extinguish the fierce blaze which happened earlier this month.


Strathy ward at Migdale Hospital back in use after two years with no patients

21 April 2022
Strathy ward at Migdale Hospital back in use after two years with no patients

Strathy ward at Migdale Hospital back in use after two years with no patients

21 April 2022

Four of the 10 beds in the ward are now occupied, NHS Highland district manager Kate Kenmure has said.


Church of Scotland Moderator Lord Wallace 'looking forward' to five-day visit to Sutherland with events planned across the county

20 April 2022
Church of Scotland Moderator Lord Wallace 'looking forward' to five-day visit to Sutherland with events planned across the county

Church of Scotland Moderator Lord Wallace 'looking forward' to five-day visit to Sutherland with events planned across the county

20 April 2022

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is due to arrive in Sutherland on Friday for a five-day visit.


East Sutherland Rescue Association welcomes £1.7k boost as Rotary club begins disbursing funds

19 April 2022
East Sutherland Rescue Association welcomes £1.7k boost as Rotary club begins disbursing funds

East Sutherland Rescue Association welcomes £1.7k boost as Rotary club begins disbursing funds

19 April 2022

The ESRA cheque was presented by club vice-president Elizabeth Sweetman and speakers' secretary Fiona Innes.


Election hots up with hustings to be held in Lochinver

18 April 2022
Election hots up with hustings to be held in Lochinver

Election hots up with hustings to be held in Lochinver

18 April 2022

Five of the seven candidates standing in the ward have said they will be present.


WATCH: Footballer Franci Hutchison completes 64-mile Lochinver to Golspie dribble challenge and pays tribute to 'fantastic support' from family and teammates

18 April 2022
WATCH: Footballer Franci Hutchison completes 64-mile Lochinver to Golspie dribble challenge and pays tribute to 'fantastic support' from family and teammates

WATCH: Footballer Franci Hutchison completes 64-mile Lochinver to Golspie dribble challenge and pays tribute to 'fantastic support' from family and teammates

18 April 2022

Franci Hutchison is raising money for Sutherland Women's Football Club and in aid of Ukrainian refugees.


Helmsdale footballers turn out in fancy dress for pre-season club fundraising walk

17 April 2022
Helmsdale footballers turn out in fancy dress for pre-season club fundraising walk

Helmsdale footballers turn out in fancy dress for pre-season club fundraising walk

17 April 2022

A pre-season fundraiser by a Sutherland football club was certainly an eye-catching event.


Business couple set to launch recruitment drive as they look towards September opening for new Helmsdale food attraction

16 April 2022
Business couple set to launch recruitment drive as they look towards September opening for new Helmsdale food attraction

Business couple set to launch recruitment drive as they look towards September opening for new Helmsdale food attraction

16 April 2022

When work is complete, the food hub will contain an artisan bakery, delicatessen, coffee house and kitchen.


WATCH: Emphasis on peace and reconciliation as Battle of Littleferry memorial ceremony takes place in bright sunshine with skylarks singing

15 April 2022
WATCH: Emphasis on peace and reconciliation as Battle of Littleferry memorial ceremony takes place in bright sunshine with skylarks singing

WATCH: Emphasis on peace and reconciliation as Battle of Littleferry memorial ceremony takes place in bright sunshine with skylarks singing

15 April 2022

The event had an added poignancy given the current war in Ukraine.


From Easter egg hunts to Easter bonnet making – there's plenty family friendly, fun events in Sutherland this weekend

15 April 2022
From Easter egg hunts to Easter bonnet making – there's plenty family friendly, fun events in Sutherland this weekend

From Easter egg hunts to Easter bonnet making – there's plenty family friendly, fun events in Sutherland this weekend

15 April 2022

It’s Easter weekend and a cornucopia of events are being held in Sutherland.


Footballer Franci Hutchison already at Oykel Bridge after starting Lochinver to Golspie dribble challenge yesterday

15 April 2022
Footballer Franci Hutchison already at Oykel Bridge after starting Lochinver to Golspie dribble challenge yesterday

Footballer Franci Hutchison already at Oykel Bridge after starting Lochinver to Golspie dribble challenge yesterday

15 April 2022

Franci is raising money for her football club and also for Common Goal’s Ukraine emergency response appeal.


Leader of Battle of Littleferry project is forced to pull out of today's memorial dedication ceremony after contracting Covid: Patrick Marriott 'sad' at not being able to be there

15 April 2022
Leader of Battle of Littleferry project is forced to pull out of today's memorial dedication ceremony after contracting Covid: Patrick Marriott 'sad' at not being able to be there

Leader of Battle of Littleferry project is forced to pull out of today's memorial dedication ceremony after contracting Covid: Patrick Marriott 'sad' at not being able to be there

15 April 2022

Major General Patrick Marriott's wife, Henrietta, is to step into the breach and give the speech he had prepared for today’s ceremony.


Flood protection schemes to be outlined to Golspie residents at June meeting

14 April 2022
Flood protection schemes to be outlined to Golspie residents at June meeting

Flood protection schemes to be outlined to Golspie residents at June meeting

14 April 2022

Marine consulting civil engineers Wallace Stone are preparing digital photo montages of options for flood protection schemes.


Talks to be held after school opposes Golspie bus park move

14 April 2022
Talks to be held after school opposes Golspie bus park move

Talks to be held after school opposes Golspie bus park move

14 April 2022

The bus park is located next to the school playing fields and to the rear of Golspie Medical practice.


Highland Hospice's 'Heilan coo' Harvey arrives in Dornoch as part of art trail

13 April 2022
Highland Hospice's 'Heilan coo' Harvey arrives in Dornoch as part of art trail

Highland Hospice's 'Heilan coo' Harvey arrives in Dornoch as part of art trail

13 April 2022

Twenty-two coos in total are being installed in every town in the Highlands that has a Highland Hospice shop.


Handmade poppies needed for Lairg War Memorial centenary event

13 April 2022
Handmade poppies needed for Lairg War Memorial centenary event

Handmade poppies needed for Lairg War Memorial centenary event

13 April 2022

Lairg War Memorial was unveiled on September 30, 1922.


Golspie Community Council chairman says village should mark Queen's Jubilee, but group has no plans in place yet

13 April 2022
Golspie Community Council chairman says village should mark Queen's Jubilee, but group has no plans in place yet

Golspie Community Council chairman says village should mark Queen's Jubilee, but group has no plans in place yet

13 April 2022

Ian Sutherland asked at the group’s meeting on Monday night if anyone present was aware of any plans in the village to celebrate the 70th anniversary.


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