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6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

The A839 is closed in Rogart, people are being asked to avoid the area, and residents are being urged to keep windows closed.

Multi-agency coastline search resumes for missing man

Police, Coastguard, RNLI and mountain rescuers are searching the coastline for a man who vanished in the Cape Wrath area earlier this week.

Afternoon of Gaelic music at the Rock Stop, Unapool

Ullapool Gaelic Choir, along with James Graham and siblings Duncan and Rona Macleod will perform at the musical event.

German journeymen help haul 130kg of waste from Ullapool seas

Ullapool locals have managed to haul out 130kg of waste from the sea, including a “massive net”, with help from a couple of German journeymen.

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

Don’t miss the Ardgay 50 celebration as the village marks 50 years since it became part of Sutherland.

Golf day raises cash for charity in memory of Ullapool lad

Ullapool Rotary’s annual golf day has raised a sum of cash for local good causes, including a donation in memory of a dearly-missed local lad.

Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

Inverness-based Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal has appointed a double-gold winner at the National Mòd as its new chief executive.

Lochinver lifeboat called out in search for kayaker

It is believed a kayaker capsized north of Ullapool.

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

The biggest music festival in the north of Scotland is calling shops and businesses to get creative with window displays this year.

Concern after access path blocked in Golspie

A Heras fence has been installed at the side of the old British Legion building, preventing access from the Main Street to the seafront.

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council has awarded a new seven-figure contract aimed at tackling potholes and other road repairs.

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

A water scarcity warning across Scotland has prompted a Highland Council alert to householders with private supplies.

North Coast Leisure Centre at Bettyhill celebrates 30th anniversary

The North Coast Leisure Centre is marking its milestone year with a series of exciting promotions and offers.

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

There was plenty to see on the trip into Sutherland.

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

A report flagging Highlands and islands investment potential of up to £100bn, much in renewable energy, has been roasted by critics.

Energy secretary and Climate Minister reject request to meet with Sutherland anti-wind farm campaigners

Energy Secretary Gillian Martin and Climate Minister Dr Alasdair Allan have both declined to meet with members of No Ring of Steel.

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross is worried that over 13,000 homes in the Highland region are still using Radio Teleswitch Service meters.

Community

6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

Multi-agency coastline search resumes for missing man

Multi-agency coastline search resumes for missing man

Afternoon of Gaelic music at the Rock Stop, Unapool

Afternoon of Gaelic music at the Rock Stop, Unapool

German journeymen help haul 130kg of waste from Ullapool seas

German journeymen help haul 130kg of waste from Ullapool seas

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

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

Golf day raises cash for charity in memory of Ullapool lad

Golf day raises cash for charity in memory of Ullapool lad

Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

Lochinver lifeboat called out in search for kayaker

Lochinver lifeboat called out in search for kayaker

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

Concern after access path blocked in Golspie

Concern after access path blocked in Golspie

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

North Coast Leisure Centre at Bettyhill celebrates 30th anniversary

North Coast Leisure Centre at Bettyhill celebrates 30th anniversary

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Energy secretary and Climate Minister reject request to meet with Sutherland anti-wind farm campaigners

Energy secretary and Climate Minister reject request to meet with Sutherland anti-wind farm campaigners

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

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