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At this time of year the pressure on all of us to be perfect is greater than ever

At this time of year the pressure on all of us to be perfect is greater than ever

At this time of year the pressure on all of us to be perfect is greater than ever

19 December 2021

There’s a copy of Charlie Mackesy’s book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on the table beside my bed, and I read it from time to time.


WATCH: Where is the best place to get medical help in the Highlands this Christmas?

WATCH: Where is the best place to get medical help in the Highlands this Christmas?

WATCH: Where is the best place to get medical help in the Highlands this Christmas?

19 December 2021

Dr Mike Rennie helps people in the Highlands to get the 'right care in the right place'.


Christmas and New Year waste collection plans announced by Highland Council

Christmas and New Year waste collection plans announced by Highland Council

Christmas and New Year waste collection plans announced by Highland Council

19 December 2021

Householders and businesses in the Highlands have been advised of bin collection and recycling centre plans over the festive season.


'Reassurance' given by Dounreay after hunt for nuclear particles

'Reassurance' given by Dounreay after hunt for nuclear particles

'Reassurance' given by Dounreay after hunt for nuclear particles

19 December 2021

A new survey has not found any evidence of a cluster of americium-rich hotspots on a public beach near Dounreay.


Tain and Easter Ross councillor slams super-school campus swim pool setback

Tain and Easter Ross councillor slams super-school campus swim pool setback

Tain and Easter Ross councillor slams super-school campus swim pool setback

19 December 2021

Highland Council has been challenged over why it is forging ahead with a state-of-the-art school campus in Tain without any plans for a pool.


'Perfect storm' winter concerns fuel energy saving campaign

'Perfect storm' winter concerns fuel energy saving campaign

'Perfect storm' winter concerns fuel energy saving campaign

19 December 2021

A big Energy Saving Winter campaign has been launched by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) after new research finds many can't afford fuel bills.


Internet voucher scheme extended as delivery of R100 programme expected to lag years behind deadline

Internet voucher scheme extended as delivery of R100 programme expected to lag years behind deadline

Internet voucher scheme extended as delivery of R100 programme expected to lag years behind deadline

19 December 2021

Economy Secretary Kate Forbes says: 'We will make sure everyone has access to an acceptable level of connectivity'


Highland Council says applications for free travel cards will be open in early January

Highland Council says applications for free travel cards will be open in early January

Highland Council says applications for free travel cards will be open in early January

19 December 2021

All five to 21-year-olds will be entitled to free bus travel from January 31 2022.


God is ready and waiting to give you the gift of friendship

God is ready and waiting to give you the gift of friendship

God is ready and waiting to give you the gift of friendship

19 December 2021

Gravity and oxygen are important to our lives, even crucial, but they are not as special as love.


LOOKING BACK: Time for a ceilidh

LOOKING BACK: Time for a ceilidh

LOOKING BACK: Time for a ceilidh

18 December 2021

A dip into the picture archive of the Northern Times.


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

18 December 2021

New Age Travellers move from Loch Brora to Littleferry; Economic prospects for Loch Eriboll; And the new Masonic Lodge at Bonar Bridge is consecrated.


CNSFund support for north Sutherland community hub and website projects

CNSFund support for north Sutherland community hub and website projects

CNSFund support for north Sutherland community hub and website projects

18 December 2021

Projects at Melvich and in the Tongue, Melness and Skerray area are among the latest to be supported by the Caithness and North Sutherland Fund.


Laptop upcycle bid to reduce waste

Laptop upcycle bid to reduce waste

Laptop upcycle bid to reduce waste

18 December 2021

Unused laptops to be converted into affordable, high quality Chromebooks to help protect the environment and stop wastage.


A lot of work needs to be done in 2022 to support crofting

A lot of work needs to be done in 2022 to support crofting

A lot of work needs to be done in 2022 to support crofting

18 December 2021

The Scottish Crofting Federation held a strategy meeting earlier this month – the first in person for over 20 months.


North has key role in creating jobs in renewables industry, says Highlands and Islands Green MSP

North has key role in creating jobs in renewables industry, says Highlands and Islands Green MSP

North has key role in creating jobs in renewables industry, says Highlands and Islands Green MSP

18 December 2021

The Highlands and Islands can create "sustainable and quality" jobs in the renewables industry as alternative to fossil fuels


Recipe of the week: Festive Scotch Lamb bobotie

Recipe of the week: Festive Scotch Lamb bobotie

Recipe of the week: Festive Scotch Lamb bobotie

18 December 2021

If you are serving lamb over the festive season, use the leftovers in this delicious Scotch Lamb bake.


Age Scotland and SGN join forces to offer energy support for older people

Age Scotland and SGN join forces to offer energy support for older people

Age Scotland and SGN join forces to offer energy support for older people

18 December 2021

A charity is launching free services to give older people a better understanding of their household energy and help them stay warm in their homes.


Police probe "extensive" A9 damage

Police probe "extensive" A9 damage

Police probe "extensive" A9 damage

18 December 2021

Police are investigating "extensive" damage to the central reservation of the A9 dual carriageway at Kincraig.


Festive 'stay at home' plea from First Minister amid concerns over 'very, very infection' strain of Covid

Festive 'stay at home' plea from First Minister amid concerns over 'very, very infection' strain of Covid

Festive 'stay at home' plea from First Minister amid concerns over 'very, very infection' strain of Covid

18 December 2021

PEOPLE are being asked by the First Minister to stay home "much more than you normally would" in the run-up to Christmas.


WATCH: Help is available for people who struggle with alcohol and drugs

WATCH: Help is available for people who struggle with alcohol and drugs

WATCH: Help is available for people who struggle with alcohol and drugs

17 December 2021

A series of videos from the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership hope to help those in need.


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