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Sutherland residents urged to check eligibility for Cold Weather Payment scheme

01 November 2021
Sutherland residents urged to check eligibility for Cold Weather Payment scheme

Sutherland residents urged to check eligibility for Cold Weather Payment scheme

01 November 2021

Now the clocks have gone back local residents may find they are entitled to cash from the UK Government's Cold Weather Payment scheme.


Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland to be part of COP26 climate change conference

27 October 2021
Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland to be part of COP26 climate change conference

Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland to be part of COP26 climate change conference

27 October 2021

Following hot on the heels of the Climate Change Conference, the Highland Council’s focus is now shifting to participating in the COP26 event.


Help for people struggling with fuel poverty

24 October 2021
Help for people struggling with fuel poverty

Help for people struggling with fuel poverty

24 October 2021

Highland Council is urging residents in the region not to suffer in silence if they are finding it hard to pay their fuel bills.


Local drone users invited to take part in photography competition

24 October 2021
Local drone users invited to take part in photography competition

Local drone users invited to take part in photography competition

24 October 2021

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched new photography campaign and competition – #ShotOnMyDrone – with some amazing prizes up for grabs.


Local people urged to register defibrillators on database to help save lives

22 October 2021
Local people urged to register defibrillators on database to help save lives

Local people urged to register defibrillators on database to help save lives

22 October 2021

A new campaign has been launched across Scotland to urge defibrillator owners to register their devices on a national database to help save lives.


Free leisure facility access across Scotland for High Life members

09 October 2021
Free leisure facility access across Scotland for High Life members

Free leisure facility access across Scotland for High Life members

09 October 2021

Highland pools and gyms are among those included in a partnership providing free use of leisure facilities across Scotland.


Advisory support and financial packages of up to £40,000 available for local businesses

08 October 2021
Advisory support and financial packages of up to £40,000 available for local businesses

Advisory support and financial packages of up to £40,000 available for local businesses

08 October 2021

Sutherland businesses are among those in the Highlands that could take advantage of growth support funding of up to £40,000.


From tears to laughter – the finale of The Highland Vet has it all

04 October 2021
From tears to laughter – the finale of The Highland Vet has it all

From tears to laughter – the finale of The Highland Vet has it all

04 October 2021

From prize pedigree bulls to a pooch in a pickle and a surprise ending full of laughter and a few tears tomorrow night's finale is not to be missed.


Stroke survivor Dean Parker follows in the footsteps of first recorded walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

27 September 2021
Stroke survivor Dean Parker follows in the footsteps of first recorded walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

Stroke survivor Dean Parker follows in the footsteps of first recorded walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

27 September 2021

The first recorded walk from John O' Groats to Land's End in 1871 – 150 years ago – is currently being replicated by Dean Parker.


Views sought for best way to introduce Anne’s Law in adult care homes

26 September 2021
Views sought for best way to introduce Anne’s Law in adult care homes

Views sought for best way to introduce Anne’s Law in adult care homes

26 September 2021

Local people are being asked for their views on the best way to support those living in care homes to maintain connections with family and friends.


Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"

24 September 2021
Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"

Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"

24 September 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022.


Highland cow Alba is treated for a growth on the hip in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

20 September 2021
Highland cow Alba is treated for a growth on the hip in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

Highland cow Alba is treated for a growth on the hip in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

20 September 2021

From Highland cows to budgies – its another busy time for the team at DS McGregor and Partners in Thurso during tonight's episode of The Highland Vet.


Shape the future with Scottish Careers Week

18 September 2021
Shape the future with Scottish Careers Week

Shape the future with Scottish Careers Week

18 September 2021

Sutherland people are among those able to take advantage of a national campaign set to highlight free expert careers advice available across Scotland.


Pentland Ferries secures prestigious environmental award

18 September 2021
Pentland Ferries secures prestigious environmental award

Pentland Ferries secures prestigious environmental award

18 September 2021

Pentland Ferries among Scottish companies at the forefront of tackling environmental change recognised by the Scottish Environment Business Awards.


Highland Council creates new digital toolkit for teachers

17 September 2021
Highland Council creates new digital toolkit for teachers

Highland Council creates new digital toolkit for teachers

17 September 2021

A new digital toolkit for teaching staff has been created by the Highland Council as parts of its continued programme to connect and support learning.


PICTURES: Memorial tractor run makes spectacular sight

07 September 2021
PICTURES: Memorial tractor run makes spectacular sight

PICTURES: Memorial tractor run makes spectacular sight

07 September 2021

A total of 32 tractors took part in the memorial run on Saturday creating a spectacular sight as they travelled the roads round Caithness.


Sutherland small fishing vessels come under new inspection code

06 September 2021
Sutherland small fishing vessels come under new inspection code

Sutherland small fishing vessels come under new inspection code

06 September 2021

Proposals designed to make the fishing industry safer – a new small boat inspection requirement – come into force today (September 6).


Monday night's episode of the The Highland Vet is full of challenges with some unusual patients

05 September 2021
Monday night's episode of the The Highland Vet is full of challenges with some unusual patients

Monday night's episode of the The Highland Vet is full of challenges with some unusual patients

05 September 2021

The brand new series of The Highland Vet is proving to be full of surprises with lots of unusual patients continuing to keep the local vets busy.


Far north farmer makes history at Mey sheep dog trials

01 September 2021
Far north farmer makes history at Mey sheep dog trials

Far north farmer makes history at Mey sheep dog trials

01 September 2021

Michael Shearer sets remarkable local sheep dog trialling record


PICTURES: More than 150 competitors descend on far north for National Sheep Dog Trials

24 August 2021
PICTURES: More than 150 competitors descend on far north for National Sheep Dog Trials

PICTURES: More than 150 competitors descend on far north for National Sheep Dog Trials

24 August 2021

Local sheep dog handler Michael Shearer has won a place in the Scottish team after coming eighth overall in the National Sheep Dog Trials.


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