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Brora vandalism - police appeal for witnesses

Brora vandalism - police appeal for witnesses

Police are appealing for information following a spate of vandalism in Brora last night.


Hope realises life-long Olympic dream

Hope realises life-long Olympic dream

Seventeen-year-old Scottish Disability Swimmer Hope Gordon, from Rogart, has realised her long-held dream of being able to compete at this year’s Para…


Fury at Ofcom proposal to allow Royal Mail to charge more for Highlands' delivery

Fury at Ofcom proposal to allow Royal Mail to charge more for Highlands' delivery

Businesses and residents in the far north may be faced with additional first class mail costs if Ofcom’s proposals to limit the Universal Service Obligation…


Police warn of phone scam

Police warn of phone scam

Police are urging the public in the Highlands to be vigilant following reports of an alleged advertising scam.


Scottish Water charges frozen

Scottish Water charges frozen

In April 2012, household water charges will remain frozen, Scottish Water has announced. This means water charges have remained at the same level for…


Lairg man jailed for 28 months

Lairg man jailed for 28 months

A KNIFE-WIELDING Lairg man, who attempted to stab another local man after entering his home uninvited, was today jailed for two years and four months.…


Time to enrol children for school

Time to enrol children for school

Parents and guardians of children are being informed by The Highland Council that it’s time for enrolment into pre-school and primary school in the Highlands.…


Robbie to stand in East Sutherland

Robbie to stand in East Sutherland

Robbie Rowantree, Brora, has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate in East Sutherland and Edderton for the council elections in May 2012.


Councillor slams state of Highland roads

Councillor slams state of Highland roads

A HIGHLAND councillor has slammed the state of the region’s roads and said the local authority has “failed” to maintain it to a reasonable standard.


We should shame the litter louts who are polluting our country

We should shame the litter louts who are polluting our country

Litter louts a problem in the area...


Installation of solar photo-voltaic panels – worth a thought, eh?

Installation of solar photo-voltaic panels – worth a thought, eh?

If funds were used to subsidise the installation of solar photo-voltaic panels on all the local houses, the community would really benefit.


From Our January 20th Edition

From Our January 20th Edition

January usually seems like a long month with its short, dark days. But the stunning sunrises and sunsets, along with the milder weather, have made the…


Red light for GREAN’s ‘Rolls Royce’ collection service

Red light for GREAN’s ‘Rolls Royce’ collection service

THE "Rolls Royce" kerb-side recycling service provided by GREAN (Golspie Recycling Environmental Action Network) to over 4000 households in East and Central…


Police leaflet residents for info on statue damage

Police leaflet residents for info on statue damage

POLICE are intensifying their search for the vandals who are continuing to chip away at the foundations of the Duke of Sutherland’s statue at the top…


Pupils at risk from school turbines claim

Pupils at risk from school turbines claim

HIGHLAND Council’s policy of erecting 6kw micro wind turbines at schools is putting pupils at risk, a north-west Sutherland woman has claimed. Dr Stephanie…


Uncertainty as Care Alliance future temporarily on hold

Uncertainty as Care Alliance future temporarily on hold

A DECISION to wind down the North West Sutherland Care Alliance has been temporarily put on hold as delicate negotiations continue with Highland Council…


1912 in Dalhalvaig....the year of the ‘homecoming’

1912 in Dalhalvaig....the year of the ‘homecoming’

Sandra Train, of Edinburgh, thought readers might be interested in this history of her paternal grandparents, Alex and Elizabeth Macdonald of 48 Dalhalvaig,…


Brora break losing jinx with net triple

Brora break losing jinx with net triple

BRORA Rangers ended a seven match losing run thanks to a late double from Liam Baxter in a hard fought match against Fort William at Claggan Park last…


East Sutherland runners dominate Evanton meet

East Sutherland runners dominate Evanton meet

A large group of young runners from East Sutherland Athletics Club travelled to Evanton on Saturday for round four of the North Cross Country League and…


Golfer sells shares in himself

Golfer sells shares in himself

Two former American college classmates, who were team mates in North District golf teams, are now professional golfers but living different life styles. Inverness’s…


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