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'Hard work' of volunteers praised as Wester Ross projects net share of £359k regeneration funding pot

29 January 2024
'Hard work' of volunteers praised as Wester Ross projects net share of £359k regeneration funding pot

'Hard work' of volunteers praised as Wester Ross projects net share of £359k regeneration funding pot

29 January 2024

Ten 'very worthy local projects' will benefit from grants.


'We will miss you calling at our doors': Tribute to retiring Portskerra postman at special gathering

26 January 2024
'We will miss you calling at our doors': Tribute to retiring Portskerra postman at special gathering

'We will miss you calling at our doors': Tribute to retiring Portskerra postman at special gathering

26 January 2024

Billy Mackay has served villages in north Sutherland since March 1986.


Area committee chair welcomes grants for 14 projects across Sutherland

25 January 2024
Area committee chair welcomes grants for 14 projects across Sutherland

Area committee chair welcomes grants for 14 projects across Sutherland

25 January 2024

Who are the 14 causes to have received support from Sutherland's community regeneration fund?


Strath Oykel road closed due to flooding risk ahead of Storm Isha

21 January 2024
Strath Oykel road closed due to flooding risk ahead of Storm Isha

Strath Oykel road closed due to flooding risk ahead of Storm Isha

21 January 2024

The closure will remain in place until further notice.


Met Office issue fresh Storm Isha amber alert warning of gusts up to 90mph from 6pm

21 January 2024
Met Office issue fresh Storm Isha amber alert warning of gusts up to 90mph from 6pm

Met Office issue fresh Storm Isha amber alert warning of gusts up to 90mph from 6pm

21 January 2024

The amber warning will remain in place until 6am on Monday.


ScotRail services to end early today ahead of Storm Isha amber warning

21 January 2024
ScotRail services to end early today ahead of Storm Isha amber warning

ScotRail services to end early today ahead of Storm Isha amber warning

21 January 2024

Several routes have been cancelled this evening and tomorrow morning.


'Damaging gusts and heavy rain' ahead as Storm Isha warning is raised to amber

20 January 2024
'Damaging gusts and heavy rain' ahead as Storm Isha warning is raised to amber

'Damaging gusts and heavy rain' ahead as Storm Isha warning is raised to amber

20 January 2024

The public are being warned to prepare for a 12-hour spell of 'very strong, damaging winds'.


Rail passengers urged to check warnings before travelling as Storm Isha arrives

19 January 2024
Rail passengers urged to check warnings before travelling as Storm Isha arrives

Rail passengers urged to check warnings before travelling as Storm Isha arrives

19 January 2024

The storm could bring winds of up to 70mph on Sunday night and into Monday.


Scottish Cup tie between Brora Rangers and Cove Rangers postponed due to snowbound pitch

19 January 2024
Scottish Cup tie between Brora Rangers and Cove Rangers postponed due to snowbound pitch

Scottish Cup tie between Brora Rangers and Cove Rangers postponed due to snowbound pitch

19 January 2024

Snowfall has resulted in postponements at Brora, Wick and Golspie.


Unplanned SSEN outage leaves homes in north-west Sutherland without power

19 January 2024
Unplanned SSEN outage leaves homes in north-west Sutherland without power

Unplanned SSEN outage leaves homes in north-west Sutherland without power

19 January 2024

The fault was reported to SSEN at 8.39am this morning.


New operators plan 'vibrant and exciting' reopening for recently sold Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

18 January 2024
New operators plan 'vibrant and exciting' reopening for recently sold Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

New operators plan 'vibrant and exciting' reopening for recently sold Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

18 January 2024

New operators Salmon and Salt Company will run the venue for buyers Pure Leisure Group.


SNOW UPDATE: Highland Council advise against travel as several roads closed in Sutherland

18 January 2024
SNOW UPDATE: Highland Council advise against travel as several roads closed in Sutherland

SNOW UPDATE: Highland Council advise against travel as several roads closed in Sutherland

18 January 2024

Highland Council are advising against travel in several areas across Sutherland


'Strong demand' for Edderton train stop as early survey results reveal 90 per cent support

17 January 2024
'Strong demand' for Edderton train stop as early survey results reveal 90 per cent support

'Strong demand' for Edderton train stop as early survey results reveal 90 per cent support

17 January 2024

The survey has had over 100 responses so far.


Brora Rangers appeal for snow-clearing volunteers ahead of Scottish Cup tie

17 January 2024
Brora Rangers appeal for snow-clearing volunteers ahead of Scottish Cup tie

Brora Rangers appeal for snow-clearing volunteers ahead of Scottish Cup tie

17 January 2024

Snow shovels and wheelbarrows at the ready!


Orbex reschedule second community consultation in Tongue due to adverse weather

17 January 2024
Orbex reschedule second community consultation in Tongue due to adverse weather

Orbex reschedule second community consultation in Tongue due to adverse weather

17 January 2024

The meeting will now take place in February.


Do you want to build a snowman?

16 January 2024
Do you want to build a snowman?

Do you want to build a snowman?

16 January 2024

Residents and staff at Meadows Care Home proved age is no barrier to enjoying the wintry weather.


Ex-paratrooper walking UK coastline for Armed Forces charity has 'never felt so at home' in Sutherland

16 January 2024
Ex-paratrooper walking UK coastline for Armed Forces charity has 'never felt so at home' in Sutherland

Ex-paratrooper walking UK coastline for Armed Forces charity has 'never felt so at home' in Sutherland

16 January 2024

Russell Chittenden began his journey six months ago.


A836 closed at Lairg for two days due to level crossing works

16 January 2024
A836 closed at Lairg for two days due to level crossing works

A836 closed at Lairg for two days due to level crossing works

16 January 2024

An alternative route has been made available via the A837 and A839.


MORE PICTURES: 'Spectacular' Sutherland in the January snow

15 January 2024
MORE PICTURES: 'Spectacular' Sutherland in the January snow

MORE PICTURES: 'Spectacular' Sutherland in the January snow

15 January 2024

Readers have been getting in touch with us to email their photographs of snowy Sutherland.


Golspie employability project aims to prepare young people to 'aim high' on job prospects

15 January 2024
Golspie employability project aims to prepare young people to 'aim high' on job prospects

Golspie employability project aims to prepare young people to 'aim high' on job prospects

15 January 2024

Aim High aims to help young adults prepare for their first steps into employment.


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