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Brora man (94) has life story turned into book

Brora man (94) has life story turned into book

Brora man (94) has life story turned into book

22 April 2024

Alisdair Sutherland has collaborated with local historian Christina Perera to produce the book, entitled One for the Pot: My Life’s Journey.


Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

22 April 2024

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assisted dying is a complicated topic

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assisted dying is a complicated topic

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assisted dying is a complicated topic

21 April 2024

Christians believe life is a precious gift from God, and dying a solemn transition.


Sutherland householders urged to make a bee hotel or insect house to help vital pollinators

Sutherland householders urged to make a bee hotel or insect house to help vital pollinators

Sutherland householders urged to make a bee hotel or insect house to help vital pollinators

21 April 2024

People are being encouraged to take an hour this month now the weather is turning warmer, to build a ‘bee hotel’ for Scotland’s solitary bees.


Charity welcomes Scottish Government carbon tax pledge

Charity welcomes Scottish Government carbon tax pledge

Charity welcomes Scottish Government carbon tax pledge

21 April 2024

The John Muir Trust has welcomed an announcement that the Scottish Government will hold a public consultation on a carbon land tax.


ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

21 April 2024

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

20 April 2024

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear


Nicola Sturgeon set to take part in Drew Hendry fundraising event next month

Nicola Sturgeon set to take part in Drew Hendry fundraising event next month

Nicola Sturgeon set to take part in Drew Hendry fundraising event next month

20 April 2024

The event is only for SNP members and will see the former First Minister in conversation with the MP.


Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?

Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?

Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?

20 April 2024

Police have closed their investigation of a possible human bone found on Dunnet beach after it was established to be around 1500 years old.


Inverness Samaritans turn Ness Bridge green as part of London Marathon “message of hope”

Inverness Samaritans turn Ness Bridge green as part of London Marathon “message of hope”

Inverness Samaritans turn Ness Bridge green as part of London Marathon “message of hope”

20 April 2024

Ness Bridge will be lit up green tomorrow (Saturday) to mark Samaritans being made charity of the year for the 2024 London Marathon.


Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

20 April 2024

The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.


Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

19 April 2024

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.


Prospective crofters invited to complete questionnaire to help build database

Prospective crofters invited to complete questionnaire to help build database

Prospective crofters invited to complete questionnaire to help build database

19 April 2024

The information provided by the questionnaire will allow potential crofters to be matched up with available land.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Enter the awards by April 28 for your chance to shine bright on tourism’s big night!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Enter the awards by April 28 for your chance to shine bright on tourism’s big night!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Enter the awards by April 28 for your chance to shine bright on tourism’s big night!

19 April 2024

Be sure to get your HITA 2024 entry in by April 28!


Orbex gets £16.7m funding injection

Orbex gets £16.7m funding injection

Orbex gets £16.7m funding injection

19 April 2024

Orbex said it had raised £16.7 million from a “group of six significant investors in an update to its Series C funding round”.


Highlands amongst first regions to get new disability benefit

Highlands amongst first regions to get new disability benefit

Highlands amongst first regions to get new disability benefit

19 April 2024

Payment will be worth between £290 and £434 per month depending on needs


What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

19 April 2024

From film nights to coffee mornings and daffodil teas, there is plenty going on in Sutherland this weekend and next week.


Coul Links opponents claim controversial golf course plan faces erosion threat

Coul Links opponents claim controversial golf course plan faces erosion threat

Coul Links opponents claim controversial golf course plan faces erosion threat

19 April 2024

Golf course could slip into sea, claim campaigners against plan.


Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

19 April 2024

David Green aims to replace the SNP’s Maree Todd in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross after a close-run contest in 2021


‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

18 April 2024

The difficulties faced by some Brora residents in accessing transport for hospital visits were aired at a community council meeting.


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