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Every student is guaranteed an interview for a job and employers have signed up to guaranteed employment of 75 per cent of the successful graduates.

Personal account of challenges to conquer mountain

Local authority says it has no statutory obligation to deliver nursery provision

AN ambitious creative project which has united communities across the Highlands and islands has marked a major milestone.

Two poorly equipped walkers battered by wind and rain were rescued off a Sutherland peak.

From the photo archive of the Northern Times.

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear

A couple of rabbit-loving volunteers with the animal charity, the SSPCA, are tackling Scotland's scariest mountains to raise money for the charity.

A group of 'Highland Lassies' are set to take on a mammoth expedition in order to raise funds for Marie Curie.

Why can't the person have the treatment where they live, he asks.

Highlands and Islands Greens voiced concerns over council/government promotion of cheap flights between Wick and Aberdeen.

A woman specialising in walking art projects has set off from Caithness on a long-distance trek down the full length of Scotland's North Sea coast.

The housing crisis in Inverness and the Highlands is putting vulnerable at risk of being made homeless and forcing them in run-down buildings.

No fatalities at Scotland's 360 private level crossings in past five years but closures continue including at Dalwhinnie

Survey shows increase in numbers

The tie up between High Life and Highland and GPs aims to support and empower people across the region to be active.

Bad weather prompted postponement of work last night. A new plan for the weekend has been shared.

Ariane Burgess welcomes the move and describes it as vital for the area

From walks to community markets and gala events, there is plenty to see and do in Sutherland this weekend and into next week.

Ullapool Bookshop are celebrating selling the 1000th copy of bestselling novel, The Faultline, by John McLellan.