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Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

The public has until February 25 to make their views known as critics slam the scheme as a waste of money.

CalMac announces Ullapool to Stornoway ferry cancellations

CalMac has announced that multiple ferries between Ullapool and Stornoway are cancelled, or at risk of cancellation.

GOING WILD: Runaway monkey Honshu is now leader of Edinburgh Zoo’s brat pack

Honshu captured the attention of people around world when he took an impromptu holiday from wildlife park

School closures in Highlands

Eight schools in the Highlands have been reported to be closed so far this morning.

Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

The mighty Atlantic is in the sights of a Black Isle woman after she and three others announced plans to row the entire ocean for charity.

LOOKING BACK: Lochinver Primary School nativity play

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

Three north crofters receive funding to grow blueberries; community councils are being set up; and a Brora railway porter is getting married.

‘Fantastic’ New Year’s concert at Dornoch Cathedral

There was music to suit all tastes at the concert on Thursday, January 2.

Folk musician Mairi Campbell to perform Auld Lang Syne show at Ullapool

The five star rated show brings Scotland’s most famous song to life, combining storytelling with animation and music.

MARK GILBERT: In a land of single-track roads, it’s still a two-way street

I have taken to baking over the years that I’ve been here, which started with providing a supper for the indoor bowls at Skerray Hall.

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Research from University College London estimates that on average for every cigarette smoked the smoker loses 20 minutes of life, says our columnist.

Sharpened toilet brush handle among weapons seized from Inverness prisoners

Cocaine and Spice among drugs confiscated from prisoners in Inverness.

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

Plea for Sutherland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Farming and crofting families are being urged to help show how conservation efforts on their land are making a difference.

Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

Delighted volunteers at a heritage railway are jumping for joy after their locos featured prominently in the smash BBC show The Traitors yet again.

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.

Sutherland businesses encouraged to enter 2025 Highland Shortbread Showdown

Launched in 2023, the event aims to find the best shortbread in the north, baked by anyone from any type of business.