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PICTURES: First Kyle of Sutherland Santa Fun Run in five years a huge success

PICTURES: First Kyle of Sutherland Santa Fun Run in five years a huge success

The Kyle of Sutherland Jogger teamed up with the Kyle of Sutherland Hub to organise the fun and friendly event.


Struggle to fill top job at Golspie High School

Struggle to fill top job at Golspie High School

Highland Council has advertised the post twice but said it was “not in a position to proceed to final interview”.


Elgin City draw Aberdeen in Scottish Cup fourth round draw

Elgin City draw Aberdeen in Scottish Cup fourth round draw

Fraserburgh land money-spinning trip to Ibrox to face Rangers.


Good causes in Sutherland benefit from 2024 Pinky Col memorial golf contest funds

Good causes in Sutherland benefit from 2024 Pinky Col memorial golf contest funds

The Pinky Col Invitational is a fun event where participants dress in pink and compete for a variety of prizes.


Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.


More than 400 ‘concern for person’ incidents at Kessock Bridge in last 6 years

More than 400 ‘concern for person’ incidents at Kessock Bridge in last 6 years

The stats were released via a Freedom of Information request.


Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period


‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

An environmentally conscious family of four have removed a staggering 15 tonnes of rubbish from beaches in the north west Highlands.


PICTURES: Bettyhill community celebrates festive season at third Firefest

PICTURES: Bettyhill community celebrates festive season at third Firefest

The Christmas tree lights were switched on at the event by long-time Bettyhill resident and former teacher Mary Wood.


Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

Inverness held the most prestigious night in Scotland’s traditional music calendar on November 30.


‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

A Thurso Highland councillor has spoken of his frustration at being repeatedly rebuffed in his bid to discover information about two care facilities.


Ferry cancellations announced as Arctic blast set to return from north

Ferry cancellations announced as Arctic blast set to return from north

Several sailings of the Ullapool-Stornoway ferry have been cancelled due to strong northerly winds and sea swells.


Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk


UHI Inverness survey campaign raises donation for James Support Group

UHI Inverness survey campaign raises donation for James Support Group

UHI Inverness has achieved a 96% overall satisfaction rating in its first-term student survey for the second year in a row.


Highland unpaid carers urged to check eligibility for financial support

Highland unpaid carers urged to check eligibility for financial support

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has urged unpaid carers in Highland to check their eligibility for financial support.


It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

There is a longing for God’s loveliness, and an awakening which the longing brings with it, says our Christian Viewpoint columnist.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.


LOOKING BACK: A young Brora Rangers side from 50 years ago

LOOKING BACK: A young Brora Rangers side from 50 years ago

A dip into the Northern Times picture archive of yesteryear.


Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

How to manage kids’ expectations and find affordable ways to have fun as the festive season draws nearer.


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