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Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

20 June 2025

Getting set to retire, Dr Tim Allison looks back on challenges and stresses the importance of small changes.

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

18 June 2025

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

02 June 2025

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

31 May 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

24 May 2025

Powers to introduce a cruise ship levy have been proposed at Holyrood. Trudy Morris of Caithness Chamber of Commerce warns of unintended consequences

MARK GILBERT: ‘It was a massive decision to move to Torrisdale so far away from the life I had down south’

11 May 2025

Mark Gilbert moved to Torrisdale on the north coast of Sutherland around 10 years ago.

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

11 May 2025

Someone once had the idea of chipping away at stone or using wood to make flatter areas to climb and reduce the chance of falling on a slippery slope.

Rev James Currall: ‘One of the VE Day 80 events that particularly caught my eye was the Liberation Convoy’

11 May 2025

As we mark the courage of all those who fought for the freedoms we now enjoy, it’s worth reflecting that peace begins in each of our heart.

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

06 May 2025

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

27 April 2025

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

26 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spent two days on the bike with his seven-year-old son and a group of fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a special gathering

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

22 April 2025

In their final monthly competition of the season, East Sutherland Camera Club’s members took a trip down memory lane.

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

19 April 2025

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

15 April 2025

Highland League teams have not had much success in the play-offs.

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

13 April 2025

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

13 April 2025

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

09 April 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Exploring the Kyle of Tongue by sea-kayak needs careful planning in face of tides and wind

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

06 April 2025

Our readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the planned upgrading works for the rail line north of Dingwall.

MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

30 March 2025

I always did the football pools when they were in their glory and even Spot the Ball.

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

30 March 2025

Simply having the information about the risks from smoking is just not enough, says our columnist.

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Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

MARK GILBERT: ‘It was a massive decision to move to Torrisdale so far away from the life I had down south’

MARK GILBERT: ‘It was a massive decision to move to Torrisdale so far away from the life I had down south’

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Rev James Currall: ‘One of the VE Day 80 events that particularly caught my eye was the Liberation Convoy’

Rev James Currall: ‘One of the VE Day 80 events that particularly caught my eye was the Liberation Convoy’

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

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