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A9 disruption looms as BEAR Scotland workers back strike action over poor pay

A9 disruption looms as BEAR Scotland workers back strike action over poor pay

A9 drivers could face disruption after a major union confirmed that road maintenance workers were ready to take industrial action over low pay.


Dornoch and district residents invited to take part in survey as significant progress made on £1.5 million new community centre for the town

Dornoch and district residents invited to take part in survey as significant progress made on £1.5 million new community centre for the town

Significant funding is in place, a location has been identified and an initial design for the new community centre drawn up.


Renowned folk singer Kate Rusby to perform at Dornoch Cathedral

Renowned folk singer Kate Rusby to perform at Dornoch Cathedral

Kate Rusby has a career spanning over 30 years and her voice is described as “angelic”.


What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

If you are looking for something to entertain and educate children, check out the two shows Timespan is hosting on Sunday.


Edderton woman with spine and breast cancer takes on ‘emotional’ head shave

Edderton woman with spine and breast cancer takes on ‘emotional’ head shave

A brave Edderton woman with spine and breast cancer has shaved her head for Maggie’s Highland, in hopes helping others.


Scottish Labour claims Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in Highlands facing ‘deeply troubling’ Scottish Government underfunding

Scottish Labour claims Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in Highlands facing ‘deeply troubling’ Scottish Government underfunding

Scottish Labour is warning about the “deteriorating state” of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) across the Highlands and Islands.


East Sutherland schools group awarded further official ‘kindness’ accreditation

East Sutherland schools group awarded further official ‘kindness’ accreditation

The Dornoch Firth 3-18 Campus was named as Kind School of the Year two years ago and has now received a further ‘kindness’ accolade.


Brora Rangers agree collaboration deal with Scottish League One club

Brora Rangers agree collaboration deal with Scottish League One club

Deal with benefit both clubs.


Railway police numbers to increase

Railway police numbers to increase

A new UK recruitment drive has been launched by the British Transport Police, which is seeking to add 2 new special constables to its Inverness team.


‘Serious failings’ led to patient’s spinal fractures going undiagnosed

‘Serious failings’ led to patient’s spinal fractures going undiagnosed

NHS Highland bosses have been told to apologise after a hospital missed “a number of red flags” that led to a patient’s fractures going undiagnosed.


‘Truth in Peril?’: Distinguished Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge to give talk on politics at Dornoch Cathedral tonight

‘Truth in Peril?’: Distinguished Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge to give talk on politics at Dornoch Cathedral tonight

The event is being brought to the cathedral by newly formed arts promoters Dornoch Gatherings.


Power cut hits 282 west Highland homes and businesses

Power cut hits 282 west Highland homes and businesses

A power cut has hit 282 homes and businesses in the west Highlands.


Chaos for Highland train travellers after major signalling fault

Chaos for Highland train travellers after major signalling fault

Train services north of Inverness are being cancelled after a signalling fault at Muir of Ord.


Lochinver produce five star show to claim Mackay Cup glory

Lochinver produce five star show to claim Mackay Cup glory

Cup final glory for North West club.


Hiker has lucky escape after falling into Sutherland river

Hiker has lucky escape after falling into Sutherland river

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team was called out after the hiker raised the alarm.


Hotelier wins Scottish award for its ‘outstanding’ community impact

Hotelier wins Scottish award for its ‘outstanding’ community impact

A Highland hotel group with multiple Sutherland sites has been celebrated for its “outstanding” community impact at a Scottish awards.


MILESTONE MOMENT: Public petition to recognise Highland tartan is launched

MILESTONE MOMENT: Public petition to recognise Highland tartan is launched

MSP Kate Forbes is backing the trailblazing Highland weaver, saying legal protection can successfully support cultural heritage and local industry.


Strong winds spark ferry cancellation warnings in Minch and Pentland Firth

Strong winds spark ferry cancellation warnings in Minch and Pentland Firth

Ferry passengers face possible disruption amid forecasts for strong winds in the north today and tomorrow.


A9 bridge repair works extended by a further 3 weeks

A9 bridge repair works extended by a further 3 weeks

Essential works on an A9 bridge are set to drag into October after three weeks of extra repairs were identified.


Golf competition raises £10k for Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland

Golf competition raises £10k for Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland

Forty-four golfers took part in the second competition to be held by Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland.


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