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Have your say on the protection of our seas

16 March 2023
Have your say on the protection of our seas

Have your say on the protection of our seas

16 March 2023

Highland Council encourages individuals, businesses, and community groups to have their say on environmental protection of our seas.


Young people from Sutherland can now access specialist support if they are a victim or witness to crime

15 March 2023
Young people from Sutherland can now access specialist support if they are a victim or witness to crime

Young people from Sutherland can now access specialist support if they are a victim or witness to crime

15 March 2023

A children’s youth care charity is rolling out a brand-new service to support children and young people who have been victim to, or witnessed a crime.


PICTURES: Caithness and Sutherland crafters gather at Murkle for start of monthly fairs

13 March 2023
PICTURES: Caithness and Sutherland crafters gather at Murkle for start of monthly fairs

PICTURES: Caithness and Sutherland crafters gather at Murkle for start of monthly fairs

13 March 2023

The season of monthly craft fairs was launched this month in the Murkle Community Hall with a colourful collection of goodies for sale.


Sutherland residents urged to take action on unclaimed prepayment meter energy vouchers

08 March 2023
Sutherland residents urged to take action on unclaimed prepayment meter energy vouchers

Sutherland residents urged to take action on unclaimed prepayment meter energy vouchers

08 March 2023

Sutherland consumers with prepayment meters have been advised to contact their energy supplier if they have missing or unredeemed rebate vouchers.


New sanctuary in Caithness provides vital aid for abandoned seal pups

08 March 2023
New sanctuary in Caithness provides vital aid for abandoned seal pups

New sanctuary in Caithness provides vital aid for abandoned seal pups

08 March 2023

A new rehabilitation centre to help seal pups rescued from the Caithness coastline has been set up and seeks funds.


The Northern Pilgrims’ Way needs you – plans to erect copies of Pictish stones at original sites

06 March 2023
The Northern Pilgrims’ Way needs you – plans to erect copies of Pictish stones at original sites

The Northern Pilgrims’ Way needs you – plans to erect copies of Pictish stones at original sites

06 March 2023

The Northern Pilgrims’ Way Group is appealing for new members, and trustees to help it on its historic mission.


Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Sutherland.

26 February 2023
Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Sutherland.

Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Sutherland.

26 February 2023

The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are helping Sutherland teachers and pupils make space for nature this spring


School strikes next week in Sutherland – all schools closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

25 February 2023
School strikes next week in Sutherland – all schools closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

School strikes next week in Sutherland – all schools closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

25 February 2023

A letter sent out to all parents and guardians of pupils outlined the industrial action which will affect Sutherland schools next week.


Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

25 February 2023
Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

25 February 2023

A new Hate Crime Toolkit, outlining support available, how to report hate crime and the criminal justice system process was launched yesterday.


Thurso man says goodbye to 20-year-old beard at public charity shave event

23 February 2023
Thurso man says goodbye to 20-year-old beard at public charity shave event

Thurso man says goodbye to 20-year-old beard at public charity shave event

23 February 2023

A Thurso man bids a fond farewell to his long-established beard at public event in Thurso next week in aid of a local mental health charity.


Abandoned in Skye – Staffy dog finds forever home in Reay

23 February 2023
Abandoned in Skye – Staffy dog finds forever home in Reay

Abandoned in Skye – Staffy dog finds forever home in Reay

23 February 2023

A Staffy dog that had been cruelly abandoned when his owner left him behind after moving from Skye has found a new home in Caithness.


Campaign to reduce street drinking and disorder to be rolled out across Scotland

23 February 2023
Campaign to reduce street drinking and disorder to be rolled out across Scotland

Campaign to reduce street drinking and disorder to be rolled out across Scotland

23 February 2023

The 'It’ll Cost You' campaign to deter adults buying alcohol for minors is to be rolled out across Scotland's towns and cities this year.


46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

29 January 2023
46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

29 January 2023

A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged yesterday (January 27) after a 'cannabis cultivation site' was discovered at a location on Girnigoe Street.


Sutherland residents warned over heating hacks

23 January 2023
Sutherland residents warned over heating hacks

Sutherland residents warned over heating hacks

23 January 2023

Sutherland residents have been warned of the potential dangers of improvised heating and cooking methods amid the cost-of-living crisis.


Far north beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023
Far north beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

Far north beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023

Police cordoned off a Highland beach after two local beach cleaners found a large barrel filled with bags of powder on Wednesday.


Veganuary 2023 sign-ups at record rate - one person every 2.4 seconds

07 January 2023
Veganuary 2023 sign-ups at record rate - one person every 2.4 seconds

Veganuary 2023 sign-ups at record rate - one person every 2.4 seconds

07 January 2023

A new poll shows nearly 10 per cent of Brits have done Veganuary since it launched in 2014.


People who smoke in Sutherland urged to make a fresh start by quitting and winning in the new year

02 January 2023
People who smoke in Sutherland urged to make a fresh start by quitting and winning in the new year

People who smoke in Sutherland urged to make a fresh start by quitting and winning in the new year

02 January 2023

The charity ASH Scotland is encouraging people in Sutherland to 'Quit and Win' in 2023.


VIDEO AND PICTURES: Charity walker Speedo Mick hits Wick and gatecrashes ladies' party – see what happened

31 December 2022
VIDEO AND PICTURES: Charity walker Speedo Mick hits Wick and gatecrashes ladies' party – see what happened

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Charity walker Speedo Mick hits Wick and gatecrashes ladies' party – see what happened

31 December 2022

John O'Groats to Land's End charity walker Speedo Mick made it to Wick and brought some Scouse charm to a ladies' party at the Norseman Hotel.


Help is at hand for Sutherland residents – Rapid rise in energy advice calls as government summits improve access to support

27 December 2022
Help is at hand for Sutherland residents – Rapid rise in energy advice calls as government summits improve access to support

Help is at hand for Sutherland residents – Rapid rise in energy advice calls as government summits improve access to support

27 December 2022

The number of calls to Scotland’s energy advice service has more than quadrupled in a year with people reaching out for help amid rising costs.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Drivers face tough conditions on classic Lejog car rally

16 December 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Drivers face tough conditions on classic Lejog car rally

PICTURE SPECIAL: Drivers face tough conditions on classic Lejog car rally

16 December 2022

LeJog 2022 finished after five legs and 1300 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats and was captured in a series of dramatic images.


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