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Electricity prices in North much higher than the south

Electricity prices in North much higher than the south

SUTHERLAND residents are paying through the nose for electricity, according to the manager of East Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau.


Group of mums save 26 ponies from ‘unknown fate’ on emotional day

Group of mums save 26 ponies from ‘unknown fate’ on emotional day

A SUTHERLAND horse lover has bought 26 Shetland ponies in a bid to save them from the knacker’s yard.


I wonder how much my Enid Blyton fine is now?

I wonder how much my Enid Blyton fine is now?

“Hello hello – I used to use this place a good deal before I went away to Edinburgh!”


What is the cost of new bin service?

What is the cost of new bin service?

Sir – Highland Council should be applauded for having the sheer audacity to ask the electorate what spending cuts to services they would like, when…


Top architect award for Lairg student

Top architect award for Lairg student

A young Sutherland student at Robert Gordon University’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, in Aberdeen, has been recognised…


Police warn of road disruption this weekend as large load is transported

Police warn of road disruption this weekend as large load is transported

Scottish and Southern Energy and Northern Constabulary are notifying road-users, communities and members of the public of the movements of a heavy load…


Brora couple's narrow escape as car bursts into flames

Brora couple's narrow escape as car bursts into flames

A BRORA couple escaped with just seconds to spare before their car exploded into flames on the A9.


Severe rain forecast for Sutherland and Highlands in next 72 hours

Severe rain forecast for Sutherland and Highlands in next 72 hours

Drivers are being warned to take extra care with torrential downpours forecast over the next 72 hours.


Seagull egg cull a success

Seagull egg cull a success

A CLAMPDOWN on Inverness’s nuisance seagull population, which has wreaked havoc on city residents in recent years, could continue in 2013 after…


Escaped prisoner traced to Alness

Escaped prisoner traced to Alness

At 4.30am this morning, at a house in Alness, Police traced and apprehended the 27-year-old remand prisoner who had escaped from Tain Sheriff Court on…


£12,000 worth of drugs seized in north

£12,000 worth of drugs seized in north

Northern Constabulary are to report 44 people to the Procurator Fiscal and have seized £12,000 worth of drugs during an intelligence led operation.


Police want info on stolen bike

Police want info on stolen bike

Police are looking for any information regarding the theft of a white and black Onza RIP stunt bike from outside a property on Craighill Terrace,…


Did you witness Thurso assault?

Did you witness Thurso assault?

Police are appealing for information following an alleged serious assault in Thurso last night.


Tourism awards - winners announced

Tourism awards - winners announced

The winners of this year’s Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) were announced at the seventh annual awards ceremony and gala dinner at the…


Council consults over funding

Council consults over funding

The latest topic for discussion on The Highland Council's budget consultation blog asks the public for ideas on how the Council can generate income and…


Police search for car driver

Police search for car driver

Police in Inverness are anxious to trace the driver of a small blue motor vehicle, similar to a Peugeot that was seen in the Dalneigh area of Inverness,…


Melness Trust receives Climate Challenge funding

Melness Trust receives Climate Challenge funding

The Melness and Tongue Community Development Trust is one of five communities in the Highlands to share over £420,000 from the eleventh round of…


A postcard from 1904

A postcard from 1904

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First win for Davie Kirkwood

First win for Davie Kirkwood

Keith 1 Brora Rangers 2


Good turn out for Bonar Ladies Open

Good turn out for Bonar Ladies Open

THE Bonar Bridge/Ardgay Ladies Open was held on Saturday, with 75 ladies playing.


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