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Martin Calder, Bonar Bridge

Martin Calder, Bonar Bridge

THE sudden and unexpected death of Martin Calder, Bonar Bridge, on Monday, 8th September 2014, came as an enormous shock to his family and friends and…


Brian Gibson, Rogart

Brian Gibson, Rogart

On a day of perfect weather for early September, people gathered in the old parish church of St Callan`s Church in Rogart to attend the memorial service…


Georgie O'Brien, Skerray

Georgie O'Brien, Skerray

Georgie O’Brien, or Georgie Dougal, as she was known to differentiate her from other Georgies in the place, was born Georgina Mackay at Scullomie,…


Super eight as Brora shoot down Huntly

Super eight as Brora shoot down Huntly

Huntly 0, Brora Rangers 8


Youngsters compete in primary benchball competition

Youngsters compete in primary benchball competition

A HUNDRED young players packed the Games Hall in Golspie for the annual primary schools benchball tournament. 


Appeal forces council to put action against Highlands Unbridled on hold

Appeal forces council to put action against Highlands Unbridled on hold

HIGHLAND Council has had to put on hold enforcement action against a Sutherland riding centre allegedly still operating after breaching planning conditions.


Independents vow to fight cuts to primary school day

Independents vow to fight cuts to primary school day

The group of independent councillors claim to have found a way to slice £3.2 million from Highland Council’s budget, without cutting half…


From our 21st November edition

From our 21st November edition

25 YEARS AGO


Transport for Tongue women on National Lottery Live on Saturday

Transport for Tongue women on National Lottery Live on Saturday

Representatives of Transport for Tongue will appear on BBC One television this weekend in a special edition of National Lottery Live celebrating…


Fire at Aberdeen University

Fire at Aberdeen University

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews are in attendance at the University of Aberdeen following a fire within a lab in the Meston Building.


Police anxious to trace Wick man

Police anxious to trace Wick man

Police Scotland are keen to trace the following male who was last spoken to in Thurso during the early hours of Thursday, 20th November.   


Approval to seek bids for new Highland Hospice in-patient unit

Approval to seek bids for new Highland Hospice in-patient unit

The Board of Highland Hospice has given approval to seek tenders for the construction of a new In Patient Unit and upgrading of existing facilities on…


New NHS social care contact number for Sutherland people.

New NHS social care contact number for Sutherland people.

With the winter nights fast approaching, many people turn their attention to the wellbeing of an elderly relative or neighbour who lives on their own.


Crack down on pearl fishing in Assynt

Crack down on pearl fishing in Assynt

A scheme is being launched in the Lochinver area  to crack down on recent illegal pearl fishing.


Royal Dornoch Golf Club help out footballing neighbours

Royal Dornoch Golf Club help out footballing neighbours

Golfers at Royal Dornoch have set the ball rolling in a community initiative by chipping in to help neighbouring footballers.


Make your views known on Berriedale plans

Make your views known on Berriedale plans

Locals are invited to have their say on the updated design solution for the hairpin bend at Berriedale Braes on the A9.


Community award for Bettyhill teacher

Community award for Bettyhill teacher

Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council nominated David Charnley, a teacher of technical subjects at Farr High School, for a Community…


Fuel poverty affects 60 per cent of people in Sutherland conference told

Fuel poverty affects 60 per cent of people in Sutherland conference told

Climate change initiatives will never be embraced while people in the Highlands are still living in homes so poorly built they leak heat, an outspoken…


Can you help with info on north crimes?

Can you help with info on north crimes?

As part of ongoing enquiries, Police Scotland is appealing for information regarding a reported theft of heavy plant equipment in the Rogart area.


Councillor says raise council tax to meet budget cuts

Councillor says raise council tax to meet budget cuts

A Highland councillor wants to raise the Council Tax to help close the authority’s £64 million spending gap.


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