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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.


Fire service shake-up emergency calls concern

Fire service shake-up emergency calls concern

CONCERN is growing over the way Highland 999 calls will be handled following the creation of a new Scotland-wide fire service next year.


New national number for police

New national number for police

A new national telephone number is to be introduced in Scotland next year for non-emergency police calls.


Warning of icy road conditions in Sutherland

Warning of icy road conditions in Sutherland

The Met Office and Traffic Scotland are warning of wintry showers in Sutherland later tonight.


Mary 'Netta' Mackay, Bettyhill

Mary 'Netta' Mackay, Bettyhill

MARY Nicolette Mackay, or Netta, as she was known, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 30th October, at Pentland View Nursing Home where she had spent…


William (Willie) Maclean, Lairg

William (Willie) Maclean, Lairg

WILLIAM (Willie) Maclean of Tigh-na-brunan, Kildary, died aged 72 at Invergordon County Hospital on 27th September 2012 after a lengthy battle with…


Modern materials refused for Carbisdale Castle repairs

Modern materials refused for Carbisdale Castle repairs

The Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA) has run the Category B listed castle, located near Ardgay, as a youth hostel since 1945 but was forced to…


New addition brings back childhood joy

New addition brings back childhood joy

WHEN "seeing a man about a dog" it really is most disconcerting when you become aware of a small purring presence at your back, sitting on the cistern,…


On-form Golspie hit Halkirk for six

On-form Golspie hit Halkirk for six

GOLSPIE Sutherland kept the leaders in their sights at the top of the North Caledonian League with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Halkirk United at King…


On track for a wheely good time at velodrome

On track for a wheely good time at velodrome

IN the wee small hours of Sunday morning, eight enthusiasts from the East Sutherland Wheelers (ESW) cycling club set off on a 220-mile journey to Glasgow…


Pony club members ask for polo

Pony club members ask for polo

THE annual parent and member meeting of Sutherland Pony Club was held recently, with everyone happy with the 2012 activities and programme of events and…


RSPB has done nothing for our community

RSPB has done nothing for our community

Sir – You just couldn’t make it up.


There's never a good time for bad news

There's never a good time for bad news

IS there a good time to discover your wellies leak?


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