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Path clear for construction to start on Strathy South Wind Farm after Ministers give go-ahead to taller turbines

25 November 2021
Path clear for construction to start on Strathy South Wind Farm after Ministers give go-ahead to taller turbines

Path clear for construction to start on Strathy South Wind Farm after Ministers give go-ahead to taller turbines

25 November 2021

A bid by power company SSE Renewables to increase by 65m the height of turbines on its planned Strathy South wind farm has succeeded.


Youngsters invited to take part in rugby sessions at Golspie this weekend

25 November 2021
Youngsters invited to take part in rugby sessions at Golspie this weekend

Youngsters invited to take part in rugby sessions at Golspie this weekend

25 November 2021

The event is being run by the Ross Sutherland Rugby community team.


Lairg and District Learning Centre has global reach following coronavirus pandemic

25 November 2021
Lairg and District Learning Centre has global reach following coronavirus pandemic

Lairg and District Learning Centre has global reach following coronavirus pandemic

25 November 2021

The popular learning centre celebrates its 20th anniversary today.


Highland Council to raise objection to Kintradwell Wind Farm amid concern over its visual impact on landscape

24 November 2021
Highland Council to raise objection to Kintradwell Wind Farm amid concern over its visual impact on landscape

Highland Council to raise objection to Kintradwell Wind Farm amid concern over its visual impact on landscape

24 November 2021

Power company RES is hoping to build a 15-turbine wind farm on a moorland site at Kintradwell Estate, some 7.7km north of Brora.


Power company schedules in-person public consultation over Strath Oykel Wind Farm

24 November 2021
Power company schedules in-person public consultation over Strath Oykel Wind Farm

Power company schedules in-person public consultation over Strath Oykel Wind Farm

24 November 2021

Developer Energiekontor UK Ltd is proposing to build 11 turbines of up to 200m in height in Strath Oykel forest.


WATCH: Melvich Village Hall demolition video shown at first AGM of group spearheading project to replace it with new community hub

24 November 2021
WATCH: Melvich Village Hall demolition video shown at first AGM of group spearheading project to replace it with new community hub

WATCH: Melvich Village Hall demolition video shown at first AGM of group spearheading project to replace it with new community hub

24 November 2021

Trustees elected at the meeting on Tuesday evening were: David Hodge, Bob Kerr, Debbie Smith, Trudy Perry and Suzanne Mackay.


North coast apprenticeship scheme hailed as a "significant step" towards stemming depopulation

23 November 2021
North coast apprenticeship scheme hailed as a "significant step" towards stemming depopulation

North coast apprenticeship scheme hailed as a "significant step" towards stemming depopulation

23 November 2021

A RETIRED north coast head teacher has warmly welcomed the introduction of an apprenticeship scheme in the area.


Dilapidated Sutherland hotel up for sale

23 November 2021
Dilapidated Sutherland hotel up for sale

Dilapidated Sutherland hotel up for sale

23 November 2021

A REMOTE Sutherland hotel in the heart of the Flow Country is set to be sold in an online auction.


PICTURES: Frenzy of fundraising sees Golspie High School take second place in regional competition and amass £15k

22 November 2021
PICTURES: Frenzy of fundraising sees Golspie High School take second place in regional competition and amass £15k

PICTURES: Frenzy of fundraising sees Golspie High School take second place in regional competition and amass £15k

22 November 2021

The secondary was one of 16 schools to take part in Moray Firth Radio’s Cash for Kids schools fundraising competition.


Hopes of a 30mph limit fall by wayside

22 November 2021
Hopes of a 30mph limit fall by wayside

Hopes of a 30mph limit fall by wayside

22 November 2021

Sutherland councillors are now pushing for a 40mph speed limit on the mile-long straight between Bonar Bridge and Ardgay.


Creich and Kincardine RBLS branch thanks communities for their Remembrance Day support

21 November 2021
Creich and Kincardine RBLS branch thanks communities for their Remembrance Day support

Creich and Kincardine RBLS branch thanks communities for their Remembrance Day support

21 November 2021

The branch was involved in events at war memorials at Ardgay, Bonar Bridge, Lairg, Rogart and Rosehall.


LOOKING BACK: Float win for children of Achany and Gruids

20 November 2021
LOOKING BACK: Float win for children of Achany and Gruids

LOOKING BACK: Float win for children of Achany and Gruids

20 November 2021

A dip into the photo archives of the Northern Times.


MSP asked to quiz NHS Highland again over Migdale Hospital as promised consultation yet to materialise

20 November 2021
MSP asked to quiz NHS Highland again over Migdale Hospital as promised consultation yet to materialise

MSP asked to quiz NHS Highland again over Migdale Hospital as promised consultation yet to materialise

20 November 2021

Concerns have been flagged up about the 22-bed, two ward community hospital, which provides geriatric and psycho geriatric care.


PICTURES: Wind farm company under fire over single-track Sutherland road left like a 'patchwork quilt'

19 November 2021
PICTURES: Wind farm company under fire over single-track Sutherland road left like a 'patchwork quilt'

PICTURES: Wind farm company under fire over single-track Sutherland road left like a 'patchwork quilt'

19 November 2021

It is claimed that over 60 per cent of the areas damaged on the Strath Brora road by Gordonbush Extension traffic have not been repaired.


'Win' for vandals - pay meters to be removed from Golspie public toilets

18 November 2021
'Win' for vandals - pay meters to be removed from Golspie public toilets

'Win' for vandals - pay meters to be removed from Golspie public toilets

18 November 2021

Cllr Richard Gale: "We are basically letting the vandals win by virtue of the fact we cannot prevent vandalism. I find it very frustrating."


Highland Council seeking 'evidence of use' in move towards making blocked footpath at Littleferry a public right of way

17 November 2021
Highland Council seeking 'evidence of use' in move towards making blocked footpath at Littleferry a public right of way

Highland Council seeking 'evidence of use' in move towards making blocked footpath at Littleferry a public right of way

17 November 2021

The wooden gate was erected in front of the Ferryman's Cottage in August and bars access to the quayside path which was previously open to all.


Turn of year celebrations at Golspie 'under discussion'

17 November 2021
Turn of year celebrations at Golspie 'under discussion'

Turn of year celebrations at Golspie 'under discussion'

17 November 2021

Golspie looks ‘likely’ to have a bonfire and party to mark the turn of the year, community council chairman Ian Sutherland has said.


Aloha to Embo as Hawaiian couple make twinning visit

17 November 2021
Aloha to Embo as Hawaiian couple make twinning visit

Aloha to Embo as Hawaiian couple make twinning visit

17 November 2021

Bob and Kelly Tayaka King were shown round by Liz Robertson, a member of the Embo twinning committee, and her husband Struan.


WATCH: Rogart landowner opens £50k new Dalmore Bridge

16 November 2021
WATCH: Rogart landowner opens £50k new Dalmore Bridge

WATCH: Rogart landowner opens £50k new Dalmore Bridge

16 November 2021

Rogart Development Trust has celebrated its first major achievement on behalf of the scattered community.


Councillor scotches 'rumours' over future use of Golspie High School bus park

16 November 2021
Councillor scotches 'rumours' over future use of Golspie High School bus park

Councillor scotches 'rumours' over future use of Golspie High School bus park

16 November 2021

The suggestion that the bus park is to become a designated overnight area for motorhomes and campervans has been dismissed as "nonsense".


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