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United in shock result

United in shock result

SUTHERLAND United sprang the shock result of the season so far in the North Caledonian League when they defeated League champions Thurso 3-0 at Sir George’s…


U-turn on war memorials refurbishment?

U-turn on war memorials refurbishment?

WAR MEMORIALS across the Highlands may not be refurbished in time for the start of the 100th anniversary of the First World War, it has emerged.


RSPB Scotland to object to Strathy South wind farm proposal

RSPB Scotland to object to Strathy South wind farm proposal

RSPB Scotland has confirmed it is to object to the proposal for a large-scale wind farm being proposed in the heart of the Flow Country, which is currently…


Body found at Occumster - believed to be Stefan Sutherland

Body found at Occumster - believed to be Stefan Sutherland

At 12:17pm today, police in Caithness received a report from a member of the public that a body had been discovered on the shoreline of Occumster.


Trawler, Golspie, in top six fish and chips shops in Scotland

Trawler, Golspie, in top six fish and chips shops in Scotland

Scotland’s top six fish and chip shops are in the race to be crowned regional Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year at the 2014 National…


UPDATE - Roadside searches for missing man

UPDATE - Roadside searches for missing man

Police are advising road users to drive with care as roadside searches take place for the missing man Stefan Sutherland (25).


Tongue's Ngaire - a hero on TV

Tongue's Ngaire - a hero on TV

STV will celebrate Scotland’s most deserving community heroes in a brand new series, RBS - Finding Scotland's Real Heroes, starting Friday 27 September…


Brora at home to Cove in second round of Scottish Cup

Brora at home to Cove in second round of Scottish Cup

Brora Rangers have been drawn at home against Cove Rangers in the second round of the Scottish Cup.


Police staff answering 101 calls need geography lessons says councillor

Police staff answering 101 calls need geography lessons says councillor

POLICE staff in Inverness handling non-emergency calls should take geography lessons on the Highlands because of their lack of local knowledge, it has…


A good single malt loosened up the two Russian generals.

A good single malt loosened up the two Russian generals.

IN the autumn of 2009 I was sitting at my desk in Holyrood, when suddenly the Edinburgh Russian Consulate came on the line.


Co-op offer discounts for students

Co-op offer discounts for students

The Co-operative Food and National Union of Students today announce a ground-breaking deal that will see Scottish students with an NUS extra card, receive…


Helmsdale Primary School prizewinners

Helmsdale Primary School prizewinners


Brora CC 13 Sept 13

Brora CC 13 Sept 13

At the August meeting of Brora Community Council, chair Kathleen Cunningham intimated that the Friends of Clyne War Memorial had been successful in securing…


Community board quits in shock move

Community board quits in shock move

THE directors of a Sutherland community development group have resigned en bloc in protest at alleged "vicious and nasty" criticism of them locally.


Ladies time win well

Ladies time win well

In blustery conditions over the Golspie links course on Saturday, the team of Anne Macrae, Lesley Cranna and Sheila Robertson claimed their spot in the…


Wait was worth it for Catriona, who makes Scottish Under 16s

Wait was worth it for Catriona, who makes Scottish Under 16s

Tain schoolgirl Catriona Gordon has been selected to run for Scotland against England, Wales and Ireland in an International Hill Race at the end of September.


Asda caps unleaded petrol at 133.7p per litre

Asda caps unleaded petrol at 133.7p per litre

From tomorrow morning, drivers filling up their vehicles at any of Asda's 223 forecourts nationwide will pay no more than 133.7p per litre on unleaded…


'Deprived area' money for Sutherland? No, it's all going to Wick

'Deprived area' money for Sutherland? No, it's all going to Wick

SUTHERLAND will not be receiving any aid from Highland Council’s relaunched Deprived Area Fund, it has emerged.


Ceremony in Assynt to commemorate brave attack by midget subs

Ceremony in Assynt to commemorate brave attack by midget subs

A ceremony is to be held at Kylesku later this month to commemorate one of the most courageous acts of World War II – the attack by Royal Navy midget…


Police appeal for info on missing Alness man

Police appeal for info on missing Alness man

Police in Alness are appealing for information in relation to Brian Smith aged 66 who has been reported missing after he left his place of work at Nigg…


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