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Burst water pipe near Ullapool causes supply issues

Burst water pipe near Ullapool causes supply issues

The estimated time for completing the repair is 2pm.


CalMac warns of several Ullapool ferry cancellations

CalMac warns of several Ullapool ferry cancellations

CalMac has issued yellow, amber and red warnings for the sailings, due to “strong northerly winds and associated sea and swell”.


Snow warning for Highlands and Moray extended

Snow warning for Highlands and Moray extended

The north has been warned to expect another day of wintry conditions, as a weather warning has been extended.


School closures in the Highlands

School closures in the Highlands

Six schools and three nurseries in the Highlands have so far announced they will be closed or will open later today.


Change of ownership for Bridge Hotel in Bonar Bridge

Change of ownership for Bridge Hotel in Bonar Bridge

The change of ownership has raised hopes that the hotel will soon be fully reopened, bringing jobs to the area.


Busy 2024 for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team with 28 call outs

Busy 2024 for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team with 28 call outs

Six new team members successfully completed their probation.


Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes are being encouraged to see if they are entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.


Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in north of Scotland

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in north of Scotland

Further wintry showers may lead to some travel disruption in the Highlands amid a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.


Creich Church sold to ‘sculptor’, with last service to be held this month

Creich Church sold to ‘sculptor’, with last service to be held this month

Creich Church was put on the market last year with a closing date of December 5.


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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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.


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