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Public Health Scotland urges public to defer Christmas parties

Public Health Scotland urges public to defer Christmas parties

Public Health Scotland urges public to defer Christmas parties

09 December 2021

The public health agency says deferring Christmas parties will cut down on transmission of coronavirus.


Afghan couple leave Wick after feeling isolated in far north

Afghan couple leave Wick after feeling isolated in far north

Afghan couple leave Wick after feeling isolated in far north

09 December 2021

An Afghan couple who were living in Wick after fleeing their war-torn country have moved to London.


Forsinard Hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

Forsinard Hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

Forsinard Hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

09 December 2021

The run-down property was due to go under the hammer online with a minimum opening bid set at £98,000.


Witness appeal following a crash near Dornoch

Witness appeal following a crash near Dornoch

Witness appeal following a crash near Dornoch

09 December 2021

Officers from the Highlands and Islands Police Division are appealing for witnesses after one of the driver's failed to stop at the scene.


Highland Council meeting postponed due to IT issues

Highland Council meeting postponed due to IT issues

Highland Council meeting postponed due to IT issues

09 December 2021

The last full Highland Council meeting of the year has had to be postponed for the second year running due to IT issues.


Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

09 December 2021

Rocket manufacturing firm Orbex is expected to be the main user of Space Hub Sutherland.


Caithness councillor Struan Mackie to officially call for break up of Highland Council

Caithness councillor Struan Mackie to officially call for break up of Highland Council

Caithness councillor Struan Mackie to officially call for break up of Highland Council

09 December 2021

A Caithness councillor will today formally call for Highland Council to be broken up at a full meeting of the local authority.


Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board

 Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board

Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board

09 December 2021

Highland Tourism CIC adds new recruit to help marry renewable energy with tourism opportunities for the Highlands


Historian's new book is full of stories from a 'fascinating' Sutherland parish

Historian's new book is full of stories from a 'fascinating' Sutherland parish

Historian's new book is full of stories from a 'fascinating' Sutherland parish

09 December 2021

A BOOK launched last week will “tug on the heartstrings” of anyone with even a distant connection to Brora, its author has said.


Stone accuses Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

Stone accuses Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

Stone accuses Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

08 December 2021

Video shows Downing Street staff laughing about a Christmas party being held last year during Covid restrictions


Lochinver harbour mast relocation plan approved

Lochinver harbour mast relocation plan approved

Lochinver harbour mast relocation plan approved

08 December 2021

An existing mast currently sits on top of the harbour’s old ice house building which is in line for demolition.


New man at the top for Highland house builder

New man at the top for Highland house builder

New man at the top for Highland house builder

08 December 2021

When he first joined Tulloch Homes back in 2003 Sandy Grant never imagined he would one day be running the firm.


Scottish Rugby 'deeply saddened' at passing of Scottish internationalist and former Golspie High School head teacher David Whyte

Scottish Rugby 'deeply saddened' at passing of Scottish internationalist and former Golspie High School head teacher David Whyte

Scottish Rugby 'deeply saddened' at passing of Scottish internationalist and former Golspie High School head teacher David Whyte

08 December 2021

Scottish Rugby has published an obituary highlighting the stellar playing career of David Whyte.


Councillors agree to raise no objection to Achany Extension, but on condition two turbines are removed

Councillors agree to raise no objection to Achany Extension, but on condition two turbines are removed

Councillors agree to raise no objection to Achany Extension, but on condition two turbines are removed

08 December 2021

Ashley Smith of No Ring of Steel (NORoS) said he was "extremely disappointed" at the decision.


Funding allocated to North, West and Central Sutherland ward for play parks and mental health wellbeing initiatives

Funding allocated to North, West and Central Sutherland ward for play parks and mental health wellbeing initiatives

Funding allocated to North, West and Central Sutherland ward for play parks and mental health wellbeing initiatives

08 December 2021

Cllr Richard Gale said: “I am delighted that we are investing in our local play parks and mental health wellbeing projects."


Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel and reveal plans for more hotel acquisitions

Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel and reveal plans for more hotel acquisitions

Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel and reveal plans for more hotel acquisitions

08 December 2021

Details of the ambitious redesign were revealed at an event in the hotel for invited guests yesterday evening.


Ecologist and author to speak at Assynt Field Club meeting on theme of 'regeneration'

Ecologist and author to speak at Assynt Field Club meeting on theme of 'regeneration'

Ecologist and author to speak at Assynt Field Club meeting on theme of 'regeneration'

08 December 2021

Guest speaker will be Andrew Painting, an assistant ecologist with the National Trust for Scotland at its Mar Lodge Estate.


Far North councillor quits committee vice-chair role over 'impossible' budget pressures

Far North councillor quits committee vice-chair role over 'impossible' budget pressures

Far North councillor quits committee vice-chair role over 'impossible' budget pressures

08 December 2021

Far North councillor Matthew Reiss has resigned from a senior position because of the "impossible" budget pressures facing the local authority.


A9 dualling must go ahead, insists Highland MSP

A9 dualling must go ahead, insists Highland MSP

A9 dualling must go ahead, insists Highland MSP

07 December 2021

SNP government must not be 'Greened' out of its commitments, says Mountain


Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

07 December 2021

The Young Curators Club is holding a Christmas fair at Dornoch Social Club on Saturday, December 18.


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