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COLUMN: Highland Council’s financial plan is anything but sound

12 January 2025
COLUMN: Highland Council’s financial plan is anything but sound

COLUMN: Highland Council’s financial plan is anything but sound

12 January 2025

Highland Council currently has a total debt of £1.277 billion and this costs £93.3 million per year in loan charges.


Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

11 January 2025
Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

11 January 2025

Gadgets and tools can remind someone to take medication, notify if a person has a fall, or alert if someone wanders outside when it might be unsafe.


Knit and Natter evenings to restart at Ardgay

07 January 2025
Knit and Natter evenings to restart at Ardgay

Knit and Natter evenings to restart at Ardgay

07 January 2025

The group has been given a generous grant from the Beinn Tharsuinn Community Benefit Fund, awarded by Ardgay & District Community Council.


Prince Andrew reported to police over use of fake name ‘Andrew Inverness’ on business files

07 January 2025
Prince Andrew reported to police over use of fake name ‘Andrew Inverness’ on business files

Prince Andrew reported to police over use of fake name ‘Andrew Inverness’ on business files

07 January 2025

Anti-monarchy group Republic has called on police to investigate Prince Andrew for using the fake name “Andrew Inverness” in his financial dealings.


MARK GILBERT: In a land of single-track roads, it’s still a two-way street

05 January 2025
MARK GILBERT: In a land of single-track roads, it’s still a two-way street

MARK GILBERT: In a land of single-track roads, it’s still a two-way street

05 January 2025

I have taken to baking over the years that I’ve been here, which started with providing a supper for the indoor bowls at Skerray Hall.


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025
Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


The unfortunate reality of January

27 December 2024
The unfortunate reality of January

The unfortunate reality of January

27 December 2024

It is an unfortunate reality that January sees a high volume of couples starting the process of separation or divorce.


Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up, says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church in Christmas message

25 December 2024
Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up, says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church in Christmas message

Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up, says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church in Christmas message

25 December 2024

One of the joys of living in the north is the view we have of the night skies.


Darts competition ‘brings out the best’ in Dornoch Academy pairs

20 December 2024
Darts competition ‘brings out the best’ in Dornoch Academy pairs

Darts competition ‘brings out the best’ in Dornoch Academy pairs

20 December 2024

Two junior pupils from Dornoch Academy have won the school’s first darts doubles competition.


Councillors throw out Cambusmore Ltd’s plan for house in Dornoch countryside amid fears over loss of trees

20 December 2024
Councillors throw out Cambusmore Ltd’s plan for house in Dornoch countryside amid fears over loss of trees

Councillors throw out Cambusmore Ltd’s plan for house in Dornoch countryside amid fears over loss of trees

20 December 2024

Cambusmore Ltd hoped to build the new house on land five miles north of Dornoch.


‘We’ve decided to sell up and cash in’ - Inverness mum-of-three set to become multi-millionaire thanks to prize bungalow

18 December 2024
‘We’ve decided to sell up and cash in’ - Inverness mum-of-three set to become multi-millionaire thanks to prize bungalow

‘We’ve decided to sell up and cash in’ - Inverness mum-of-three set to become multi-millionaire thanks to prize bungalow

18 December 2024

It has been listed online for just under £3 million - which will be a significant return on the £10 she spent entering the Omaze competition.


New owner of Bettyhill General Merchants and Post Office says far north is ‘heaven on earth’

16 December 2024
New owner of Bettyhill General Merchants and Post Office says far north is ‘heaven on earth’

New owner of Bettyhill General Merchants and Post Office says far north is ‘heaven on earth’

16 December 2024

Muhammad Rafey Javed, known as Rafey, has taken over the Bettyhill General Merchants, Post Office, and Fuel Station.


Traitors presenter teases that ‘things have changed’ for third series set in Highlands

10 December 2024
Traitors presenter teases that ‘things have changed’ for third series set in Highlands

Traitors presenter teases that ‘things have changed’ for third series set in Highlands

10 December 2024

The BBC series will return on New Year’s Day.


How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

07 December 2024
How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

07 December 2024

With the festive season inching ever closer, now is the time to make space before the inevitable influx.


Kinlochbervie hospitality class serves up lunch with the wow factor

06 December 2024
Kinlochbervie hospitality class serves up lunch with the wow factor

Kinlochbervie hospitality class serves up lunch with the wow factor

06 December 2024

Part of the N5 hospitality course involves planning and organising a hospitality event.


Royal Dornoch hold end-of-year awards ceremony at clubhouse.

06 December 2024
Royal Dornoch hold end-of-year awards ceremony at clubhouse.

Royal Dornoch hold end-of-year awards ceremony at clubhouse.

06 December 2024

The top performers of the last 12 months were recognised and celebrated for their achievements on the golf course.


NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

05 December 2024
NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

05 December 2024

Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.


‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024
‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024
Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

30 November 2024
Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

30 November 2024

How to manage kids’ expectations and find affordable ways to have fun as the festive season draws nearer.


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