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Major overhaul of welfare system could lead to loss of benefits in North

Major overhaul of welfare system could lead to loss of benefits in North

MORE than 3000 people who receive disability benefits in the Highlands could see their payments scrapped because of a major overhaul of the welfare system…


HMS Sutherland gifts bar bell to Royal Dornoch

HMS Sutherland gifts bar bell to Royal Dornoch

ROYAL DORNOCH Golf Club has received an extra special, early Christmas present, gifted by the crew of HMS Sutherland, the warship affiliated to the county.


Decision on classroom assistants to come in February

Decision on classroom assistants to come in February

UNDER-threat classroom assistants in the Highlands will find out in February if their jobs are to be saved, it has emerged. A Highland Council working…


Shop locally this Christmas, urges head of North business group

Shop locally this Christmas, urges head of North business group

THE CHAIRWOMAN of the Caithness and Sutherland branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), is urging Sutherland residents to shop locally this…


Gibson launches schools essay competition

Gibson launches schools essay competition

CONSTITUENCY MSP Rob Gibson has launched an essay competition for North secondary school pupils with the top prize a week’s work experience in the Scottish…


Murray books semi-final place

Murray books semi-final place

Joint leaders in the race for the Sutherland Province league title – Rogart’s Nigel Murray-led rink – booked their place in the semi-final of the Knock-out…


Lindsay is Britain's 'coldest' postie

Lindsay is Britain's 'coldest' postie

With its reputation as the coldest spot in the country, Altnaharra postie Lindsay MacDonald is officially the coldest postie in the UK – a contrast from…


Weather disruption - update on roads

Weather disruption - update on roads

POLICE report that a number of trees have blown down on roads across the Highlands.


New group looks at Lawson plans

New group looks at Lawson plans

A new advisory group which involves local people looking at improvements to the way in which the Lawson Memorial Hospital site in Golspie is used, met…


Highland Council support minimum pricing on alcohol

Highland Council support minimum pricing on alcohol

A PROPOSED minimum alcohol price in the Highlands has been welcomed today by the region’s licensing authority. However, the Highland Licensing Board,…


Latest on roads in the north

Latest on roads in the north

Northern Constabulary report that the A836 Tongue to Lairg road between Altnaharra and Crask is affected by drifting snow, however ploughs are working…


Schools in Sutherland open

Schools in Sutherland open

All schools in Sutherland are open at present.


Inquiries continue into unexplained death

Inquiries continue into unexplained death

Police inquiries are continuing into the death of 18 year old Nickolas Bowes who was formally identified today.


Weather update at midday

Weather update at midday

In the Northern Constabulary area the snow gates have been closed on the A939 (Dava) Forres to Grantown on Spey road and officers are also dealing with…


More golds for club with team spirit

More golds for club with team spirit

East Sutherland Athletics Club had plenty to celebrate following their North District Cross Country Championship at Forres.


Police need your help

Police need your help

Police are appealing for information on the following. Please contact the police station mentioned or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


Chance to see proposed NHS changes

Chance to see proposed NHS changes

A number of possible options for changes to health services in West Caithness - which may affect Sutherland patients - are currently being re-evaluated.…


HMS Sutherland commander visits county

HMS Sutherland commander visits county

HMS Sutherland, the county’s affiliated warship, has been active in a war zone this year, and this week her Commanding Officer, Commander Roger Readwin…


NHS Highland confirms all arrangements to cope with industrial action are going according to plan.

NHS Highland confirms all arrangements to cope with industrial action are going according to plan.

NHS Highland has confirmed today that all arrangements put in place to cope with industrial action are going according to plan.


Local policewomen receive commendations

Local policewomen receive commendations

TWO North Division officers have been recognised at the national Scottish Policing Awards for their partnership work on the Driving Ambition programme…


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