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Lochinver lifeboat man takes on five peaks challenge

Lochinver lifeboat man takes on five peaks challenge

The Lochinver lifeboat mechanic, Stuart Gudgeon, is to attempt the Assynt 5 Peaks Challenge to raise money for the RNLI, the charity that saves lives…


Friends reunited!

Friends reunited!

AS Golspie prepares for the opening ceremony of the 40th Golspie Gala Week tomorrow (Saturday), two former gala queens have recently re-united on the…


Put money into trains not A9 improvements says rail chief

Put money into trains not A9 improvements says rail chief

A RAIL chief has demanded that the long-awaited £3 billion A9 dualling is reconsidered – so more cash can be ploughed into the Highlands’…


More warnings about Belladrum tickets scam

More warnings about Belladrum tickets scam

Following further reports of fraudulent ticket sales for the Belladrum Tartan Heart music festival, Police in Inverness are continuing to alert those…


Helmsdale Utd lift Paul Cup after penalty shoot-out against Dornoch City

Helmsdale Utd lift Paul Cup after penalty shoot-out against Dornoch City

HELMSDALE United lifted the Paul Cup in dramatic fashion after a penalty shoot-out victory against fellow Do Soccer Ross-Sutherland AFA League side…


Police warn of outboard motor thefts

Police warn of outboard motor thefts

The Highland and Islands Division of Police Scotland is investigating a number of thefts of outboard motors from various coastal locations across the…


'Bedroom Tax' loophole plugged

'Bedroom Tax' loophole plugged

HOPES of finding a loophole for people hit by the controversial "bedroom tax" in the Highlands have been dashed, it has emerged.


Strathy Wind Farm turbine numbers cut back but tip height increased

Strathy Wind Farm turbine numbers cut back but tip height increased

SSE Renewables, the renewable energy development division of SSE, has revised its Strathy South wind farm proposal, which is currently in planning, and…


A82 closed in both directions

A82 closed in both directions

Emergency services are currently in attendance at a serious two vehicle road traffic collision on the A82 near Onich.


VisitScotland put weight behind Kyle of Sutherland area

VisitScotland put weight behind Kyle of Sutherland area

Following on from the unfortunate closure of Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel and the catastrophic fire which destroyed the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre…


Beware of non-existant Belladrum tickets

Beware of non-existant Belladrum tickets

Police in the Highlands and Islands are alerting anyone who is still wishing to purchase tickets for the Belladrum Tartan Heart music festival,…


One man injured in fire at Brora

One man injured in fire at Brora

Firefighters responded to a call at 9.30pm last night after the Operations Control in Inverness received the first of seven 999 calls reporting a fire…


Cyclist dies in road accident

Cyclist dies in road accident

At around 8.40am this morning  a road traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle occurred on the A831 near Milton, Drumnadrochit.


Fun in the sun at Lairg Gala Week

Fun in the sun at Lairg Gala Week

Lairg Gala Week drew to a close at the weekend and was pronounced a great success helped by wall to wall sunshine.


A9 and A96 aerial survey contracts awarded

A9 and A96 aerial survey contracts awarded

Aerial surveys, using a plane to record data along the entire length of the A9 and A96 routes to be dualled, are soon to be carried out following the…


Bedroom tax could oust Lord Thurso, warns former Labour depute leader

Bedroom tax could oust Lord Thurso, warns former Labour depute leader

A FORMER Labour Party deputy leader has warned the "bedroom tax" - which has already plunged council house tenants in the Highlands into debt and…


Association dishes out cash to good causes in Sutherland

Association dishes out cash to good causes in Sutherland

The Edinburgh Sutherland Association is to donate £1600 to good causes in Sutherland.


Brora make the most of their trip to the isles

Brora make the most of their trip to the isles

In what was a significant occasion for both clubs, Brora Rangers ran out 7-1 winners against Back FC in a friendly at Upper Coll Park (Lewis) at the weekend.


From our July 19th edition

From our July 19th edition

A couple of weeks ago I was attempting to drive on the right hand side of the road for the first time. This week I’m negotiating the ferries and…


Head of Planning apologises in Golspie play park row

Head of Planning apologises in Golspie play park row

A TOP Highland Council official has admitted that misleading planning advice was given to managers of a Golspie play park.


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