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Deadline for food and drink awards extended

Deadline for food and drink awards extended

The organisers of the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards have announced that this year’s entry deadline for the prestigious awards has been extended…


A9 at Golspie now re-opened

A9 at Golspie now re-opened

The A9 at Golspie, closed this morning following a three vehicle road collision, has now been re-opened.


A9 blocked at Golspie

A9 blocked at Golspie

The A9 is currently blocked at Golspie following a three vehicle road traffic collision involving a car, a van and a car towing a caravan.


New "Halfway House" opened at Royal Dornoch

New "Halfway House" opened at Royal Dornoch

GOLFERS at Royal Dornoch will now be able to take a comfort break half way round the course following the erection of a ‘Halfway House.’


Independent councillor joins SNP amid political "threats" claim

Independent councillor joins SNP amid political "threats" claim

A VETERAN Highland councillor has joined the SNP after accusing Independent colleagues of freezing him out because he refused to sign up for their group,…


European award for older people project

European award for older people project

A PROJECT which has been operating in Assynt, with the aim of helping older people in remote and rural areas, has won a major European award.


Climbers call for windfarm ban on high peaks

Climbers call for windfarm ban on high peaks

A MOUNTAINEERING organisation has called for Scotland’s highest peaks to be protected from commercial wind farm developments.


Scoop the poop, says local councillor

Scoop the poop, says local councillor

A PLEA for dog owners to pick up after their pets has been issued by East Sutherland and Edderton councillor Graham Phillips.


"Cracking ties" in North of Scotland Cup draw

"Cracking ties" in North of Scotland Cup draw

The AJG Parcels North of Scotland Cup draw took place at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Friday.


New HITRANS chair appointed

New HITRANS chair appointed

Argyll and Bute Councillor John Semple has been appointed Chair of HITRANS, the Highlands and Islands Regional Transport Partnership.


Fundraising Ardgay man takes on challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust

Fundraising Ardgay man takes on challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust

A YOUNG Sutherland man sets off today (Saturday) from his home in Ardgay on an epic fundraising challenge in the hope of raising £120,000 for Teenage…


Man jailed for hurling mug at pensioner in his care

Man jailed for hurling mug at pensioner in his care

A 53-year-old Sutherland man has been jailed for four months for throwing a mug at a 77-year-old woman for whom he acted as carer. Henry Joseph Emmerich…


Work starts on designs for new sports ground

Work starts on designs for new sports ground

THE first steps have been taken towards creating a sports and recreation area the Golspie community "can be proud of".


Action urged over nuclear historic plans

Action urged over nuclear historic plans

THE Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is being urged to show its commitment to building a national nuclear archive in Wick by applying for planning permission...


Neighbours from hell

Neighbours from hell

Couple suffer loud music and threatening behaviour from next door...


Being in work makes a big difference

Being in work makes a big difference

I am extremely fortunate in that I have a job and it is one that, on the whole, I really enjoy.


Blue bins are an eyesore

Blue bins are an eyesore

Sir – I have returned to my house after a prolonged absence to find a blue wheelie bin awaiting me.


Kinlochbervie duo take medals at North championships

Kinlochbervie duo take medals at North championships

Two senior pupils from Kinlochbervie High School travelled to Inverness last Wednesday to represent the school in the North of Scotland Athletics Championships.


Newcomer triumphs in Sutherland County Cup

Newcomer triumphs in Sutherland County Cup

The Sutherland County Golf Championship Cup returned to the Royal Dornoch trophy cabinet for the eighth year running on Saturday.


New signings relish the challenge at Brora Rangers

New signings relish the challenge at Brora Rangers

??BRORA Rangers have made a couple of new signings in preparation for the forthcoming Highland League season.


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