NEWS

Tain Post Office flit proposal prompts public concerns in community

‘Post Offices successfully operate in a wide range of shops including phone shops, vape stores, newsagents and convenience stores.’

Warning of A9 dual carriageway closures as part of three-year project

Mini roundabout will also be put in place on safety grounds with 30mph limit

Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

Flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled this morning following a power outage at the London Airport.

Thousands compete in primary school cross country series

A total of 25 schools took part in the competition, which saw races in Alness, Invergordon, Dornoch, Inver and Culbokie.

‘Flood of shock and stress’ in Brora as residents realise 'super pylons' will be visible from village, beach, golf course and A9 and will cross Loch Brora

Brora Community Council is urging SSEN Transmission to realign the route through its area of the planned new overhead 400kV line.

Sutherland Sessions Findlay Napier gig in Dornoch on Saturday

Scottish singer and songwriter Findlay Napier will be performing at the West Church Hall, Dornoch, on Saturday.

Maritime collection inspires Timespan poetry workshops on ‘People and the Sea’

The workshops are being led by well known poet and researcher Cáit O’Neill.

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

Don’t miss the open day at Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill.

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.

Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career

Alex McDonald was just 16 when he was forced to put sport on hold – but after three years developing his coaching career he is now the man in charge.

Stafford Cup draw ‘pleasing’ says second generation co-manager of holders Golspie Stafford

The newly appointed co-manager of Golspie Stafford, Keegan Campbell, is relishing the prospect of a local derby in the Stafford Cup

Major search operation launched after early morning report of missing person at Tongue

Four Coastguard rescue teams were involved in the search with a helicopter and lifeboat also called out.

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Firefighters warned that areas of the Highlands will experience a very high risk of wildfires tomorrow with some areas deemed at extreme risk.

Nessie is one of eight mythical creatures celebrated in new stamp set

The Loch Ness monster will be featured in a new limited set of stamps created by Royal Mail celebrating myths and legends.

Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

Jamie Stone MP calls for the government to tackle the high cost of delivery charges and surcharges in Caithness and other rural communities.

Site visit and public meeting for proposed Pollie Wind Farm on Balnacoil Estate at Strath Brora

A public meeting and site visit into plans for a new wind farm in Strath Brora will be held in Brora next Tuesday, March 25.

Globetrotting couple from Brora celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Much-travelled pair have been married since 1960.

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES: ‘Giving blood is painless and helps so many people’

The Strathy’s Gavin Musgrove was inspired by his mother to donate

Assynt Development Trust seeks person to work on Local Place Plan for area

Assynt Development Trust is looking to take on a Local Place Plan worker on a contractural, self-employed basis.

I'm blown away! Helmsdale businesswoman thrilled by Rural Oscars win

Fishing tackle and clothing shop Glencoast has won the Rural Enterprise category of the Scottish Countryside Alliance 2025 Awards.