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Local farmers and crofters invited to attend a Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing event in Thurso

10 February 2023
Local farmers and crofters invited to attend a Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing event in Thurso

Local farmers and crofters invited to attend a Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing event in Thurso

10 February 2023

Farmstrong Scotland – a new wellbeing initiative for farmers – will be hosted a free event in Thurso on Monday night (February 13).


People urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits

09 January 2023
People urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits

People urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits

09 January 2023

Local residents are among those being encouraged to check they are not missing out on money available to help get through the cost of living crisis.


New footpath and picnic area at Armadale beach

30 December 2022
New footpath and picnic area at Armadale beach

New footpath and picnic area at Armadale beach

30 December 2022

More people should now be able to enjoy a walk down to the beach at Armadale thanks to a newly fenced off footpath.


WATCH: North coast farmer Joyce Campbell among those helping to raise spirits this winter in a special Christmas carol

19 December 2022
WATCH: North coast farmer Joyce Campbell among those helping to raise spirits this winter in a special Christmas carol

WATCH: North coast farmer Joyce Campbell among those helping to raise spirits this winter in a special Christmas carol

19 December 2022

Swapping machinery for microphones, Joyce Campbell of Armadale Farm, Sutherland, joins host of famous farming faces to help tackle rural loneliness.


Gordie Begg, Vauldale, Nybster, takes open prime cattle championship at the Christmas show and sale, Quoybrae

11 December 2022
Gordie Begg, Vauldale, Nybster, takes open prime cattle championship at the Christmas show and sale, Quoybrae

Gordie Begg, Vauldale, Nybster, takes open prime cattle championship at the Christmas show and sale, Quoybrae

11 December 2022

Aberdeen and Northern Marts held the annual Caithness Christmas show and sale at Quoybrae this week – selling a total of 103 cattle and 4601 sheep.


North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub to be rebranded in 2023

09 December 2022
North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub to be rebranded in 2023

North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub to be rebranded in 2023

09 December 2022

Next year the North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub will cover the whole of the region and change its name to the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.


Local organisations involved in active travel are being encouraged to apply to Open Fund

06 December 2022
Local organisations involved in active travel are being encouraged to apply to Open Fund

Local organisations involved in active travel are being encouraged to apply to Open Fund

06 December 2022

Paths for All has increased the maximum amount of its active travel Open Fund available to public, community and third-sector organisations.


Crofters online gathering to discuss tree planting

28 November 2022
Crofters online gathering to discuss tree planting

Crofters online gathering to discuss tree planting

28 November 2022

Local crofters among those across Scotland being invited to a free forestry event to share experiences of tree planting in order to boost business.


Helping young people with option choices – support for parents and carers

27 November 2022
Helping young people with option choices – support for parents and carers

Helping young people with option choices – support for parents and carers

27 November 2022

Skills Development Scotland is hosting a webinar for parents and carers to see what help their young person can get with S2/3 option choices.


North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub on the lookout for food hygiene heroes

27 November 2022
North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub on the lookout for food hygiene heroes

North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub on the lookout for food hygiene heroes

27 November 2022

Local volunteers and staff of community organisations are being given the chance to take part in fully funded online training in food hygiene.


Health secretary Humza Yousaf launches NHS Scotland’s winter campaign

27 November 2022
Health secretary Humza Yousaf launches NHS Scotland’s winter campaign

Health secretary Humza Yousaf launches NHS Scotland’s winter campaign

27 November 2022

People across Scotland are being encouraged to include health as part of their festive preparations so that seasonal illnesses can be tackled at home.


Young Sutherland chefs invited to take part in national risotto competition

07 August 2022
Young Sutherland chefs invited to take part in national risotto competition

Young Sutherland chefs invited to take part in national risotto competition

07 August 2022

Budding Sutherland chefs are among those being given the chance to enter Riso Gallo’s UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 competition.


Age Scotland’s CEO to step away after 10 years of outstanding leadership

07 August 2022
Age Scotland’s CEO to step away after 10 years of outstanding leadership

Age Scotland’s CEO to step away after 10 years of outstanding leadership

07 August 2022

Age Scotland’s CEO Brian Sloan has announced that he will step down from his role after 10 years of supporting the interests of older people.


Widower raises money for MS on 1800 mile walk in memory of wife

01 August 2022
Widower raises money for MS on 1800 mile walk in memory of wife

Widower raises money for MS on 1800 mile walk in memory of wife

01 August 2022

A Cumbrian man has reached John O’Groats, finishing the second leg of a 1800 mile walk in memory of his late wife to raise funds for the MS Society.


Reminder on correct use of 999 as summer demand set to increase

16 July 2022
Reminder on correct use of 999 as summer demand set to increase

Reminder on correct use of 999 as summer demand set to increase

16 July 2022

Police Scotland is reminding people to only dial 999 for emergencies as the service prepares for one of the busiest periods of the year.


Qantas the guide dog proves his worth by saving Watten woman Caron Jones from being hit by a speeding car

10 July 2022
Qantas the guide dog proves his worth by saving Watten woman Caron Jones from being hit by a speeding car

Qantas the guide dog proves his worth by saving Watten woman Caron Jones from being hit by a speeding car

10 July 2022

Registered blind woman Caron Jones said that shortly after she got her guide dog he pulled her to safety after a speeding car whizzed past her.


North Highland Women's Wellbeing Hub receives nearly £7000 in funding from Dounreay

09 July 2022
North Highland Women's Wellbeing Hub receives nearly £7000 in funding from Dounreay

North Highland Women's Wellbeing Hub receives nearly £7000 in funding from Dounreay

09 July 2022

A group keen to stamp out the stigma and taboo surrounding women's health is gaining strength and providing much-needed support locally.


Pablo the peacock – an accomplished escape artist – makes an appearance on tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

13 June 2022
Pablo the peacock – an accomplished escape artist – makes an appearance on tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

Pablo the peacock – an accomplished escape artist – makes an appearance on tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

13 June 2022

Local vets are once again kept busy during the latest episode in the brand new series of The Highland Vet, which looks set to be full of drama.


Latheron Show moves into 21st century with online entries

12 June 2022
Latheron Show moves into 21st century with online entries

Latheron Show moves into 21st century with online entries

12 June 2022

This year the Latheron Show will be held in a slightly different format than usual with the horse classes going ahead at a separate location.


Mini Mayhem 2022 hits east coast of Sutherland today - wave or beep if you spot white and silver minis covered in stickers

12 June 2022
Mini Mayhem 2022 hits east coast of Sutherland today - wave or beep if you spot white and silver minis covered in stickers

Mini Mayhem 2022 hits east coast of Sutherland today - wave or beep if you spot white and silver minis covered in stickers

12 June 2022

The Musketeers are travelling through East Sutherland in 20-year-old Minis as they tackle a 4000-mile trip around the coast of the UK in 10 days.


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