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Hearts and rainbows as Sutherland shows support for NHS

They are symbols of love and hope that cheer the heart and foster a sense of solidarity in this time of coronavirus crisis.

Praise for north Sutherland gamekeepers whose fast action stopped wildfire in its tracks

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has paid tribute to gamekeepers whose fast actions helped bring a croft fire under control yesterday evening.

Coronavirus patients in Highland hospitals number 61 with six in intensive care, says Scottish Government

MORE than 60 people were being treated for Covid-19 in Highland hospitals overnight – and six were in intensive care.

Scottish Government urged to give more localised information on Covid-19 numbers

A call was made today for the Scottish Government to reveal the number of coronavirus cases in the far north.

Sutherland wildfire ranges over two square kilometres before being brought under control

Firefighters from Sutherland and Easter Ross were called out late yesterday afternoon to a wildfire at Easter Kincardine, near Bonar Bridge.

Dornoch veteran and Légion d'honneur recipient dies

World War II veteran Andrew Macleod of Dornoch has died at the age of 98.

Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

A Christmas lights group in a small Sutherland community has made its own distinctive tribute to front line workers.

Government help for self-catering businesses in Highlands

The Highland Council today launched its revised guidance, with grants of £10,000 and £25,000 becoming available for eligible self-catering businesses.

Highland coronavirus cases increase by 10 to 112

TEN further coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the Highlands in the past 24 hours as the number of new diagnoses in Scotland rose by 268.

Virtual MacGruer exhibition turns into tribute to 'gem of a man'

A move to stage a virtual exhibition of a well-known Golspie artist has taken off.

Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

Alladale Wilderness Reserve is hoping it will shortly put out the welcome mat for a third litter in as many years of near pure bred wildcat kittens.

Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

Three cases of confirmed Covid-19 have been treated at Caithness General Hospital over the past two weeks, the John O'Groat Journal has learned.

New crisis website set up for north coast residents

Community councils in north Sutherland have banded together to create a new website.

Financial guru Martin Lewis advises on how to claim money back if you are having to work from home because of pandemic

People working from home are entitled to claim money back from the government – even if they are on a full-time salary.

Virtual music festival will ease disappointment of coronavirus cancellations

Fèis Rois is to stage an online traditional music festival next month.

LONG READ: Helmsdale rev's trip to Bangladesh 'bandit country'

Helmsdale’s Rev Roddy Macrae made it into Bangladesh with Mission International’s Hugh Henderson before lockdown. Here is his story.

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Police appeal after A9 driver and passenger charged with road traffic and Covid-19 offences

Hearts and rainbows as Sutherland shows support for NHS

Hearts and rainbows as Sutherland shows support for NHS

Praise for north Sutherland gamekeepers whose fast action stopped wildfire in its tracks

Praise for north Sutherland gamekeepers whose fast action stopped wildfire in its tracks

Coronavirus patients in Highland hospitals number 61 with six in intensive care, says Scottish Government

Coronavirus patients in Highland hospitals number 61 with six in intensive care, says Scottish Government

Scottish Government urged to give more localised information on Covid-19 numbers

Scottish Government urged to give more localised information on Covid-19 numbers

Sutherland wildfire ranges over two square kilometres before being brought under control

Sutherland wildfire ranges over two square kilometres before being brought under control

Dornoch veteran and Légion d'honneur recipient dies

Dornoch veteran and Légion d'honneur recipient dies

Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

Government help for self-catering businesses in Highlands

Government help for self-catering businesses in Highlands

Highland coronavirus cases increase by 10 to 112

Highland coronavirus cases increase by 10 to 112

Virtual MacGruer exhibition turns into tribute to 'gem of a man'

Virtual MacGruer exhibition turns into tribute to 'gem of a man'

Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

New crisis website set up for north coast residents

New crisis website set up for north coast residents

Financial guru Martin Lewis advises on how to claim money back if you are having to work from home because of pandemic

Financial guru Martin Lewis advises on how to claim money back if you are having to work from home because of pandemic

Virtual music festival will ease disappointment of coronavirus cancellations

Virtual music festival will ease disappointment of coronavirus cancellations

LONG READ: Helmsdale rev's trip to Bangladesh 'bandit country'

LONG READ: Helmsdale rev's trip to Bangladesh 'bandit country'

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