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I was like a 10-year-old again as we lit the touch paper

I was like a 10-year-old again as we lit the touch paper

Imagine a steel daisy, altogether about a yard across, with a circular middle, and petals splayed out around it.


Shock as Dornoch sports barn put on back burner - again

Shock as Dornoch sports barn put on back burner - again

AN East Sutherland community has suffered a crushing blow, with north councillors effectively halting a major leisure project for the district.


Durness visitor centre saved from closure

Durness visitor centre saved from closure

A remote tourist information centre around the booming North Coast 500 visitor route has been saved from closure at the 11th hour after its owner backed…


Helmsdale in mourning for popular postman

Helmsdale in mourning for popular postman

The funeral of Helmsdale postman Tommy Macaulay, who died in a tragic accident last Friday, takes place tomorrow (Saturday).


From our March 3 edition

From our March 3 edition

Lent started on Wednesday past.


Comeback kings Brora into semis

Comeback kings Brora into semis

HOLDERS Brora Rangers eventually prevailed after overcoming a series of setbacks against a much-improved Huntly side to reach the semi-final of the Highland…


Search on for missing man

Search on for missing man

Police in Inverness are anxious to trace Ian Sutherland, aged 51, who has been reported missing from the Hilton area of the city. 


Expect delays on A9 next week

Expect delays on A9 next week

Motorists using the A9 are being asked to plan ahead for traffic restrictions on a section of the road between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.


Police re-appeal for witnesses

Police re-appeal for witnesses

Police are re-appealing for witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation into a fatal road traffic collision in Caithness. 


Controversy in Melvich as off-shore turbines given green light

Controversy in Melvich as off-shore turbines given green light

Councillors have backed a controversial offshore wind turbine scheme – despite fears it will deter people moving to a Sutherland village.


Thrift shop to thank the midwife

Thrift shop to thank the midwife

The grandson of a Brora soccer legend is certainly alive and “kicking” thanks to medical staff at Caithness General.


From our February 24 edition

From our February 24 edition

Perhaps it’s a sign of my age, but I’m suddenly conscious of how much everything seems to be changing.


Help to inspire and support your child for a brighter future

Help to inspire and support your child for a brighter future

Scottish Government Viewpoint


Dunbeath village shop broken into today

Dunbeath village shop broken into today

Police in Caithness are investigating an attempted break-in at the village shop in Dunbeath. 


The Northern Times offices at Golspie industrial estate will close tomorrow afternoon

The Northern Times offices at Golspie industrial estate will close tomorrow afternoon

Staff at the Northern Times will be moving into our new offices tomorrow afternoon.


More thefts from Brora site

More thefts from Brora site

Police in Sutherland are appealing for information following a series of dishonesties and damage at a construction site at Scotia House, Dudgeon Park…


Rapist, formerly of Dornoch, appears at Tain Sheriff Court

Rapist, formerly of Dornoch, appears at Tain Sheriff Court

A MAN who raped a 12 year-old girl and is not due for release from prison until 2022 was back in court at Tain today.


Man seriously injured after being knocked down in Inverness

Man seriously injured after being knocked down in Inverness

Police in Inverness are appealing for witnesses following a road accident in the early hours of yesterday morning. 


Top marks for Seaforth House

Top marks for Seaforth House

A Sutherland care home has again received a glowing report from Scotland’s care regulator.


John o Groats man confirmed as crash victim

John o Groats man confirmed as crash victim

Police in Caithness can confirm the identity of the man who sadly died as a result of a road traffic collision on Friday evening as Timothy Humphreys,…


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