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Lack of paramedics 'putting lives at risk'

Lack of paramedics 'putting lives at risk'

THE lack of trained paramedics on ambulances in north and west Sutherland is putting patients at risk, it is claimed.


Let's shine some light in the darkness

Let's shine some light in the darkness

Why?


Marie Sutherland, Rogart

Marie Sutherland, Rogart

MARIE Sutherland, of Inchcape, Rogart, died in Dornoch on 7th November, 2012. Marie was the fourth in a family of five, one son, Neil, and four daughters,…


Photo archive 7th December

Photo archive 7th December


RSPB is not depriving kids of play facilities

RSPB is not depriving kids of play facilities

Her basic concern is that this award has somehow deprived deserving children in Caithness from much-needed play facilities. This is not the case and it…


Runaway singles win for Macleod at Lairg

Runaway singles win for Macleod at Lairg

ABOUT 30 competitors from the North Highlands braved the first snows of winter to compete in the Men’s County Singles Indoor Bowls Competition at…


SWL Cup semi-final rescheduled

SWL Cup semi-final rescheduled

GOLSPIE Sutherland’s SWL Cup semi-final tie against Muir of Ord Rovers, which was postponed last Saturday due to a frozen pitch, has been rescheduled…


Visa receipt nearly gave me heart failure

Visa receipt nearly gave me heart failure

I smiled at Inge’s mother as she handed me my receipt.


Warning over impact of welfare reforms in Sutherland

Warning over impact of welfare reforms in Sutherland

A WARNING that people in Sutherland are likely to be among the hardest hit in widespread welfare reforms planned by the government has come from the Highland…


Royal Dornoch and Skibo move up rankings

Royal Dornoch and Skibo move up rankings

TWO Sutherland golf courses have moved up the UK rankings, drawn up annually by leading magazine Golf World.


New name for Lawson complex

New name for Lawson complex

SUTHERLAND’s Lawson Memorial Hospital and adjacent Cambusavie unit are to be renamed, it has emerged.


Local students to climb Kilimanjaro

Local students to climb Kilimanjaro

TWO Sutherland students are to take on Africa’s highest peak - 19,341 feet Kilimanjaro in Tanzania - in a charity fundraiser.


Small businesses stalwart steps down

Small businesses stalwart steps down

A WOMAN who has championed the cause of small businesses in Sutherland for the past 12 years has decided to take a less prominent role.


Raigmore ward still closed after norovirus outbreak

Raigmore ward still closed after norovirus outbreak

A surgical ward at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, remains closed to new admissions following to an outbreak of  the winter vomiting bug, norovirus.


New therapy role for Bettyhill pool

New therapy role for Bettyhill pool

A MAJOR upgrade at the North Coast Leisure Centre pool at Bettyhill is set to bring relief for those in North Sutherland with painful conditions such…


Home leave for HMS Sutherland

Home leave for HMS Sutherland

HMS Sutherland, the warship affiliated to the county, is due home before Christmas after handing over its Middle East maritime policing patrol role…


Ipad gift for isolated North Gaelic students

Ipad gift for isolated North Gaelic students

TWO Sutherland Gaelic medium pupils, who are the only ones in their year group, have been gifted new Ipad 4s to enable them to reach out virtually to…


Scottish Water "Play Safe" warning

Scottish Water "Play Safe" warning

Scottish Water is reminding customers of the importance of playing safe this winter.


Bonar Bridge kickboxer is new Scottish champion

Bonar Bridge kickboxer is new Scottish champion

TWO Bonar Bridge kickboxers returned home triumphant from the recent ISKA (International Sport Kickboxing Association) Scottish Open Championships, held…


Charity hunt a great success

Charity hunt a great success

A CHARITY "mock" hunt held recently at Welbeck Estate, Berriedale, raised £700 and was such a success it is hoped to hold it again.


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