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Double award for Dornoch whisky bottling brothers

Thompson Bros took home the titles of Best Independent Bottler and Best Blend for the second year in a row.

Maree Todd vows to keep pushing for ‘high-quality, safe and sustainable’ maternity service

A visit to Raigmore allowed the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP to share feedback and learn about steps being taken to improve care and support.

WATCH: Sutherland snow and ice warning comes into force

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across Sutherland.

Power of positivity is key to new mental health initiative started by 20-year-old

“Social media can be really negative, I want this to be positivity-based and avoid that negative side,” says psychology student.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.

At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

A courier scam which conned an Inverness resident out of a five-figure sum of cash has led to a police warning to Highland residents to beware.

LOOKING BACK: Sutherland County Show prizewinners

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.

Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

Coastguard volunteers are being sought in communities right across the Highlands after a recruitment drive was launched.

Positives remain among hospitality challenges in Caithness and Sutherland

Trudy Morris, of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, considers the impact of recent announcements on the businesses that help define the far north

Double success for Martin Ross as East Sutherland snappers tackle ‘floral’ themes in November competition

East Sutherland Camera Club members were set the task of tackling floral themes in colour and monochrome.

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

A Highland woman has started a charity to give dignifying help to those living in clothes poverty.

Uninhabited houses tell a story of a time and place, says Caithness artist

Jane McDonough’s fascination with the deserted homes of the far north has led her to team up with photographer Angus Mackay for a new exhibition.

‘Why were they there? Why did they leave’? Photo exhibition focuses on old houses and long-gone lives

Empty homes in Caithness and Sutherland, and the fading reminders of those who once lived in them, feature in an exhibition starting next weekend.

PICTURES: Golspie student gets special honour as The Princess Royal joins UHI in celebrating nursing and optometry graduates

Some 600 guests were at the ceremony at Eden Court.

Fishermen voice concern as mud build-up at Helmsdale harbour branded a ‘serious’ risk

A Sutherland harbour used by commercial fishermen and pleasure craft is so silted up it could become unnavigable, it is feared.

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

A snow and ice warning has been issued for the northern Highlands and Moray - with up to 10cm expected to fall in some places.

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.