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Proposed substation at Lairg 'will be highly visible'

Proposed substation at Lairg 'will be highly visible'

A Sutherland community has lost its battle to halt the construction of a massive electrical substation and associated overhead pylons.


Pilgrims' Way launch planned for 2021

Pilgrims' Way launch planned for 2021

A BID to encourage modern-day pilgrims to follow in footsteps trod in Sutherland and beyond hundreds of years ago is gathering pace.


Tain Academy festive fair will raise money for Highland Hospice as part of challenge

Tain Academy festive fair will raise money for Highland Hospice as part of challenge

A GROUP of Tain Royal Academy pupils has worked to organise a Christmas fair to benefit Highland Hospice.


Far north publishers release book on Leith shipbuilders in time for Christmas market

Far north publishers release book on Leith shipbuilders in time for Christmas market

Whittles Publishing based in Dunbeath has produced a new book about the shipbuilding yards of Leith.


Lib Dems "passionate" about NHS, says Stone

Lib Dems "passionate" about NHS, says Stone

Jamie Stone has reiterated the Lib Dems’ “passionate commitment” to the NHS and set out the reasons why the party’s MPs abstained in a recent vote.


North health boards's acting chairman Prof Robertson is appointed to role on a permanent basis

North health boards's acting chairman Prof Robertson is appointed to role on a permanent basis

THE interim chairman of NHS Highland has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis, Scottish ministers have confirmed.


SNP candidate criticises Tain bank closure

SNP candidate criticises Tain bank closure

The SNP's Karl Rosie has warned that bank branch closures and the loss of free-to-use cash machines heighten the risk of creating a cashless society.


Good tidings for north foster carers as councillors set to discuss rise in fees

Good tidings for north foster carers as councillors set to discuss rise in fees

FEES paid foster carers in the Highlands could increase substantially under plans to be discussed by Highland councillors on Monday.


North committee sounds biomass planning warning following retrospective cases

North committee sounds biomass planning warning following retrospective cases

BIOMASS boiler manufacturers and retailers should be more responsible and flag up that they need planning permission when selling them.


Dornoch pupils suggest policeman scarecrow could solve road safety problems

Dornoch pupils suggest policeman scarecrow could solve road safety problems

Dornoch Primary School pupils and nursery children took part in Road Safety Week.


Cruise ships could bypass Cromarty Firth port if tourism levy introduced, warn business groups

Cruise ships could bypass Cromarty Firth port if tourism levy introduced, warn business groups

INTRODUCING a tourist tax could lead to lucrative cruise liner traffic by-passing the Highlands, four leading business organisations have warned.


Rev's plea to act for advent

Rev's plea to act for advent

A HIGHLAND minister is encouraging people to engage in tiny acts of kindness in the run-up to Christma


Call for north shoppers to get behind Small Business Saturday

Call for north shoppers to get behind Small Business Saturday

Highland business leader David Richardson is urging shoppers to support Small Business Saturday this weekend and give local businesses a boost.


Conservative candidate speaks out at Lochinver over Common Fisheries Policy

Conservative candidate speaks out at Lochinver over Common Fisheries Policy

TORY hopeful Andrew Sinclair has said that leaving the “hated” Common Fisheries Policy will open up new opportunities for the UK’s fishing industry.


Classic car rally heading for Far North

Classic car rally heading for Far North

Classic cars will be converging on Caithness and north Sutherland next week at the end of the 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary Le Jog Rally.


Up to 10 inches of snow predicted to hit the Highlands by the end of next week

Up to 10 inches of snow predicted to hit the Highlands by the end of next week

WEATHER forecasters have predicted Inverness and the Highlands could be under snow as deep as 10 inches by the end of next week.


Bettyhill kids get the book bug

Bettyhill kids get the book bug

Fiona Macfarlane of Bettyhill Library visited Farr Primary classes 1-3 as part of National Book Week.


Alness A9 road death victim (25) named

Alness A9 road death victim (25) named

An appeal for witnesses has been issued again by police following an accident which claimed the life of a 25-year-old.


Dornoch kids report on trial of Janet Horne – witch or not?

Dornoch kids report on trial of Janet Horne – witch or not?

There was a packed house in the Dornoch Council Chambers when the premiere of the film entitled Reporting Dornoch was shown.


Delight as Alladale Wilderness Reserve wins eco award

Delight as Alladale Wilderness Reserve wins eco award

Alladale Wilderness Reserve is celebrating after winning a major award.


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