NEWS

Brora ease to victory against shot-shy Turiff

Brora Rangers headed back north with a comfortable but unspectacular win against a Turriff side who were set up to have an emphasis on defence.

Councillors agree 11% school clothing grant rise

THERE was good news this week for cash-strapped families who struggle to buy school uniforms for their children.

Kayakers rest on North Rona before final leg to Durness

THE two extreme kayakers who were set  to make landfall in Sutherland yesterday at the end of an epic 1200 mile journey from Iceland to Scotland,…

Motorcylist seriously injured on A82 near Drumnadrochit

THE A82 remains closed approximately three miles south of Drumnadrochit following a serious road traffic collision. 

Police to tackle anti-social driving in Thurso

Sandwood Bay is web and surfers' paradise

One of Scotland’s most spectacular but remote beaches is proving a big hit among online web surfers – and actual surfers.

Can you help police about Caithness incidents?

Police in Thurso are carrying out enquiries into a house having being broken into in Marr Terrace, Thurso, between Thursday, August 18 and 5.35 pm on…

A9 much safer since average speed cameras introduced

Four conservation groups write objection letter to Coul Links golf course developers

Four of Scotland’s leading conservation charities are calling on the developers of the proposed new golf club at Coul Links near Dornoch  to…

Police name woman who died after being pulled from River Conon

Police Scotland can confirm the identity of the female rescued from the River Conon, around 6.20pm on Saturday, who later sadly died at Raigmore Hospital,…

Extreme kayakers to make landfall at Durness

TWO extreme kayakers are set to make landfall in Sutherland tomorrow at the end of an epic 1200 mile journey from Iceland to Scotland.

From our August 26 edition

Apparently eating bugs is the way forward.

MSP gets behind north west ambulance complaints

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has written to the Scottish Ambulance Service’s chief executive Pauline Howie asking for a meeting following continuing complaints…

North in equine lock-down as strangles strikes

HORSE owners in the north have gone into lock-down in a bid to prevent the spread of a highly contagious equine disease.

Lairg teenager is star rugby player

A LAIRG teenager is showing his mettle on the rugby field.

From our August 26 edition

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Teenager admits downloading indecent photos and videos

A TEENAGER who downloaded indecent images of children when he was still at school has had his sentence deferred for reports.

Scottish Renewables respond to Mountaineering Scotland's survey

Scottish Renewables have responded to a statement from Mountaineering Scotland regarding a survey of members on the affect of wind farms on tourism. 

Thefts from gardens in Dornoch

Between August 24 and 25, from separate gardens, two large plant pots and some solar garden lights were removed from the Elizabeth Gardens area of Dornoch. 

Business Matters

Once upon a time, when Captain Mainwaring ruled his roost, bank managers were highly regarded pillars of their communities, and almost every community…