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Highland League clubs look set to miss out on Challenge Cup next season

New format means Highland League clubs look set to miss out

High Life Highland make appeal for disability sport volunteers

Leisure charity High Life Highland has launched an appeal for more willing volunteers to enhance its disability sport offering.

New mobile libraries worth £332k to be deployed across north and west to replace temporary service

Highland Council and High Life Highland have announced the purchase of two new mobile libraries.

Ullapool Bookshop amongst ‘beacons of hope’ on British Book Awards shortlist

It’s the only Highland contender on a ten-strong Scottish shortlist for what have been dubbed ‘the BAFTAs of the book trade’

Two Sutherland outdoor adventure initiatives merge to form new charity

The new Sutherland Adventure Company SCIO is now looking for volunteers to help out during the 2025 season.

Police appeal for information after a vehicle collides with a parked car in Brora

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle collided with a parked car in Brora.

North coast’s Big Sing community choir to hold Gaelic singing workshop to celebrate World Gaelic Week

Caithness-based singer Christine Stone will lead the workshop at Borgie Forest cabin on March 1.

A9 restricted in both directions at Berriedale

The A9 is currently restricted in both directions after a road traffic incident north of Helmsdale.

Sutherland councillors agree motorhomes and campervans should be banned from parking overnight in council-owned car parks in the county

The county committee does not have the power to impose such a ban, which will have to be agreed by the full Highland Council.

Lidl triggers whisky ‘Star Wars’ with a dram cheeky campaign

“In what could be coined as a whisky ‘Star Wars’, Lidl’s very own award winner is pictured in the hands of a dashing silver fox”.

UPDATE: A9 roadworks and tree-felling around Alness

The company responsible for carrying out the works has issued a fresh timetable and explained how road-users will be affected.

PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

The iconic Rose Window which has languished in storage for decades has finally taken up pride of place in its new home at Inverness Castle.

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks up a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore

Long-serving league secretary laments depopulation in north-west Sutherland as net ‘casts further’ with applications from Dornoch and Alness United

Amateur outfits from Dornoch and Alness are the latest ‘migrant clubs’ to enquire about entry.

New officers for Tongue and Lochinver police stations

The current police officers at Tongue and Lochinver stations are moving on but will be replaced, Sutherland councillors have been told.

Sutherland councillors freeze garage rents for council tenants but agree 8% rise for non council tenants

Members of Sutherland County Committee said council house tenants should be given a ‘break’ over garage rents.

Sutherland crofter elected to north board of British Wool

Rosie Keenan aims to support and strengthen the relationship between British Wool and its farmer members.

PICTURES: Golspie Fishertown book launched as part of ‘inspiring’ community heritage project

A mobile display has been crated on Golspie Fishertown as well as an online display. An information board is to be placed near the pier.

Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United are preparing for a 24-hour fundraising running challenge as a Sophie’s Story fundraiser.

Seven bakers set for Caithness and Sutherland heat of Shortbread Showdown

Seven keen bakers are in the mix for the Caithness and Sutherland regional heat of this year’s Highland Shortbread Showdown in Thurso on Thursday.