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Whyte and Mackay fined £9000 for Invergordon spillage

Whyte and Mackay fined £9000 for Invergordon spillage

Whisky distillers, Whyte and Mackay Ltd, today were fined £9000 after pleading guilty at Tain Sheriff Court to leaking nearly 20,000 litres of oil…


Secular Society wants council prayers scrapped

Secular Society wants council prayers scrapped

A PRESSURE group which wants the long standing ritual of prayers scrapped from Highland Council meetings is to appeal directly to the authority’s…


"Yes" campaign launch in Sutherland

"Yes" campaign launch in Sutherland

The campaign for an independent Scotland is due to launch in Sutherland on Saturday.


Play equipment 'too near Golspie homes'

Play equipment 'too near Golspie homes'

A MAJOR row has erupted over newly installed play equipment in a Golspie play park.


Police search for missing Tain man

Police search for missing Tain man

Police are currently carrying out a search for a man who has been reported missing from his home in the Tain area.


Food for thought

Food for thought

I got caught.


I’m already nostalgic for GREAN

I’m already nostalgic for GREAN

Sir – When you think nothing else can be said about the collection of our re-cycleable waste, here is a little gem for your readers.


Innes retains Sinclair Cup at Dornoch

Innes retains Sinclair Cup at Dornoch

However, once again a local member lost his winning chance in round two of the 36-hole competition.


Late for a Duchess....

Late for a Duchess....

Many a time I have scratched my head and wondered why it is so — the optical illusion as you drive from Lairg to Achfary.


Push to purge seagull eggs and nests in Sutherland

Push to purge seagull eggs and nests in Sutherland

A SUTHERLAND councillor will push for a seagull purge in her ward after hundreds of birds’ eggs and nests were destroyed in a major clampdown in…


Royal Dornoch member wins Scottish Seniors title

Royal Dornoch member wins Scottish Seniors title

She won the title at a very wet Kemnay Golf Club last week after a sudden death play-off with the 2011 winner, Alex Glennie of Kilmarnock Barassie. 


Surely the toilets are just not healthy?

Surely the toilets are just not healthy?

Sir – Following last week’s letter ("An honour to be flushed with success"), the reader has misread the original letter about requesting a…


Sutherland Schoolboys

Sutherland Schoolboys

Sutherland Schoolboys got through to the fourth round of the Scottish Schools Cup around 50 years ago, but were beaten 5-1 away to Dundee. Reports suggest…


Thrilling win keeps Brora title hopes alive

Thrilling win keeps Brora title hopes alive

Embo got off to a flyer in the fifth minute when Garrick Taylor headed powerfully into the net following a corner.


We couldn't wait to get the knock that signalled dinner was ready

We couldn't wait to get the knock that signalled dinner was ready

Because there were so few rooms, our aunt and uncle took our grandfather to live with them in Altas; so we were now down to seven – my mother and…


Youngsters enjoy week of activities at Durness

Youngsters enjoy week of activities at Durness

The ages of the participants ranged from five to 15, with activities designed to suit all ages and levels of ability.


Helmsdale tennis courts vandalised

Helmsdale tennis courts vandalised

POLICE have been called in after vandals attacked Helmsdale’s open air tennis courts last  night, causing substantial damage.


Plan ahead if going to the Scottish Open

Plan ahead if going to the Scottish Open

Northern Constabulary are advising the public to plan accordingly if travelling to attend the Scottish Open Golf event which starts today at…


Large community benefit package for Sallachy Wind Farm

Large community benefit package for Sallachy Wind Farm

The developers of the 22-turbine wind farm at Sallachy, near Lairg, have announced today a community benefit scheme which will be one of the largest,…


Police warn of scam in Sutherland

Police warn of scam in Sutherland

Police in Sutherland, Caithness and Easter Ross have received reports from members of the public who have been sent scam letters trying to defraud…


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