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Councillor slams state of Highland roads

Councillor slams state of Highland roads

A HIGHLAND councillor has slammed the state of the region’s roads and said the local authority has “failed” to maintain it to a reasonable standard.


We should shame the litter louts who are polluting our country

We should shame the litter louts who are polluting our country

Litter louts a problem in the area...


Installation of solar photo-voltaic panels – worth a thought, eh?

Installation of solar photo-voltaic panels – worth a thought, eh?

If funds were used to subsidise the installation of solar photo-voltaic panels on all the local houses, the community would really benefit.


From Our January 20th Edition

From Our January 20th Edition

January usually seems like a long month with its short, dark days. But the stunning sunrises and sunsets, along with the milder weather, have made the…


Red light for GREAN’s ‘Rolls Royce’ collection service

Red light for GREAN’s ‘Rolls Royce’ collection service

THE "Rolls Royce" kerb-side recycling service provided by GREAN (Golspie Recycling Environmental Action Network) to over 4000 households in East and Central…


Police leaflet residents for info on statue damage

Police leaflet residents for info on statue damage

POLICE are intensifying their search for the vandals who are continuing to chip away at the foundations of the Duke of Sutherland’s statue at the top…


Pupils at risk from school turbines claim

Pupils at risk from school turbines claim

HIGHLAND Council’s policy of erecting 6kw micro wind turbines at schools is putting pupils at risk, a north-west Sutherland woman has claimed. Dr Stephanie…


Uncertainty as Care Alliance future temporarily on hold

Uncertainty as Care Alliance future temporarily on hold

A DECISION to wind down the North West Sutherland Care Alliance has been temporarily put on hold as delicate negotiations continue with Highland Council…


1912 in Dalhalvaig....the year of the ‘homecoming’

1912 in Dalhalvaig....the year of the ‘homecoming’

Sandra Train, of Edinburgh, thought readers might be interested in this history of her paternal grandparents, Alex and Elizabeth Macdonald of 48 Dalhalvaig,…


Brora break losing jinx with net triple

Brora break losing jinx with net triple

BRORA Rangers ended a seven match losing run thanks to a late double from Liam Baxter in a hard fought match against Fort William at Claggan Park last…


East Sutherland runners dominate Evanton meet

East Sutherland runners dominate Evanton meet

A large group of young runners from East Sutherland Athletics Club travelled to Evanton on Saturday for round four of the North Cross Country League and…


Golfer sells shares in himself

Golfer sells shares in himself

Two former American college classmates, who were team mates in North District golf teams, are now professional golfers but living different life styles. Inverness’s…


Isabel celebrates a round of 80

Isabel celebrates a round of 80

Isabella Wright, Colinsay, Argyle Street, Dornoch, proves you can still be swept off your feet at the age of 80. She celebrated her milestone birthday…


JESSIE GUNN Newlands, Bettyhill

JESSIE GUNN Newlands, Bettyhill

Jessie Gunn was born at Newlands, Bettyhill, on 11 September 1928, the second youngest of the 12 children, six girls and six boys, of John Brown Mackay…


JOHNNY MACLEOD Coldbackie, Tongue

JOHNNY MACLEOD Coldbackie, Tongue

THE community of Coldbackie lost a real character when the last remaining native crofter passed away on 19th December, 2011, at the grand old age of 90…


You had to think carefully before taking on Salmond

You had to think carefully before taking on Salmond

"What’s Alex Salmond really like?" If I had a penny for every time I have been asked this question... As the independence issue climbed to the top…


Nuclear material from Dounreay to be transported by train

Nuclear material from Dounreay to be transported by train

TRAINS will start transporting spent nuclear material from Dounreay through the Highlands in the summer - but the exact times and dates will not be disclosed…


High winds affecting travel

High winds affecting travel

Road users are being advised to take care in the Highlands this morning due to strong winds.


Woman escapes Strathhalladale house fire

Woman escapes Strathhalladale house fire

A LOCAL woman fled for her life as fire swept through part of her croft house last night. Shelly Louise Hart McCallum (28) was in the shower when the…


Man admits counterfeit money charges

Man admits counterfeit money charges

A MAN pleaded guilty today to using counterfeit £20 notes at various stores in Ross-shire and Sutherland in June last year.


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