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Worrying times as Brora suffer biggest defeat

Worrying times as Brora suffer biggest defeat

BRORA Rangers slumped to their biggest defeat of the season against an on-form Nairn County side at Station Park last Saturday.


Official launch of Lairg Windfarm

Official launch of Lairg Windfarm

A SMALL windfarm in central Sutherland was officially opened today.


Top award for Allsorts

Top award for Allsorts

A PIONEERING after school group, set up to let younger Sutherland children enjoy taking their own risks in the great outdoors, has been awarded an honour…


Golspie High depute takes helm after rector quits

Golspie High depute takes helm after rector quits

GOLSPIE High School deputy rector Andrew Murray is to take up the reins after the shock resignation of its current head, Dr James Vance.


MSP calls for Balnakeil Bard's work to be re-published

MSP calls for Balnakeil Bard's work to be re-published

Constituency MSP Rob Gibson has lodged a motion in Parliament celebrating the life and work of Gaelic poet Rob Donn Mackay (1714-1778) and has…


Councillor denies Brora "ghost town" claim

Councillor denies Brora "ghost town" claim

FEARS that Brora is turning into a ghost town have been strongly dispelled by one of its most energetic champions.


Low loader and camper van collide

Low loader and camper van collide

Police are seeking witnesses to a road crash on the A9 at Achrimsdale, just north of Brora, at around 12.45 yesterday morning.


Patch of weeds transformed into community garden

Patch of weeds transformed into community garden

A SCRUBBY patch of weeds in the centre of Embo has been transformed into a tranquil community garden for the enjoyment of both locals and visitors.


New bus routes link isolated north coast communities

New bus routes link isolated north coast communities

AN enterprising North Sutherland community transport group has greatly expanded their service.


Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell arrives in Sutherland

Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell arrives in Sutherland

OVER 700 riders descended on Balblair Farm in the Kyle of Sutherland on Saturday as this year’s Deloitte Ride Across Britain (Deloitte RAB) 2012,…


Salt stocks satisfactory

Salt stocks satisfactory

SALT stocks for gritting in the Highlands this winter are at a satisfactory level, according to roads officials.


Two Sutherland businesses in running for food and drink awards

Two Sutherland businesses in running for food and drink awards

Two of Sutherland’s top food and drink businesses feature among the 44 strong shortlist of the best in the region as this year’s Highlands…


Northern Constabulary welcomes action on mobile phones

Northern Constabulary welcomes action on mobile phones

Northern Constabulary have welcomed the new agreement between ACPOS (Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland) and the Traffic Commissioner which…


A Highland toast to Parrotsh and Polesh

A Highland toast to Parrotsh and Polesh

But there it was, in “Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character” by Dean Ramsay (1857).


A quite different world made room for me

A quite different world made room for me

When we were on holiday I thought it was great to be able to chat to the family who owned the house we were staying in. It helped us catch a glimpse of…


Battle over signs could cost jobs warn retailers

Battle over signs could cost jobs warn retailers

ANGRY Dornoch retailers have hit out at the Highland Council after being told to remove unauthorised pavement signs from the town’s conservation…


Don't stock rivers with farmed trout

Don't stock rivers with farmed trout

Sir – James A Mackie (NT letters Sept 7) seeks my opinion on the wisdom or otherwise of stocking river systems with “farmed trout and hatchery…


Fears over future as MoD buy-out of Cape Wrath land looms

Fears over future as MoD buy-out of Cape Wrath land looms

THE operator of the Cape Wrath Lighthouse tourist minibus has expressed fears over the effect on his business of a Ministry of Defence (MoD) land buy-out…


Fine start for young Ross Sutherland team.

Fine start for young Ross Sutherland team.

The Ross team came out on top of a hard fought game with 35-26 victory.


Head’s exit rocks the community

Head’s exit rocks the community

THE TROUBLESHOOTING head teacher appointed to improve educational standards at Golspie High School and halt the haemorrhaging of pupils to Dornoch Academy,…


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