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‘Significant concerns’ spark enforcement action on care-at-home service

Enforcement action has been taken against an NHS-run care at home service after "significant concerns" were identified during a surprise inspection.

Care Crisis Day of Action: Kinlochbervie High School piper takes part in village’s Ceilidh House protest

A number of pupils from Kinlochbervie High School helped make as much noise as possible outside the Ceilidh House in Kinlochbervie.

Care Crisis Day of Action: Bradbury Centre in Bonar Bridge joins in the protest

The Bradbury Centre in Bonar Bridge took part in the day of action coordinated by the Hubs United Group (HUG).

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action protesters gather outside the Kyle Centre in Tongue

Community health and wellbeing hubs in Sutherland and Dunbeath are taking part in a day of action today to highlight a “social care crisis”.

Highland Council puts parcel of land at Golspie on the market

The 10.26-acre plot is located next to Golspie Business Park.

Good report for Brora Primary School as inspectors praise ‘effective leadership’ and ‘well-behaved, friendly and welcoming children’

A team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited Brora Primary School and its nursery class in March.

Innovative new social housing scheme in Lairg shortlisted in two categories of Scottish Home Awards 2025

The homes on Sutherland Arms Way are on the site of the former Sutherland Arms Hotel and are the first social housing in the village since the 1990s.

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

Ross County relegated

The play-off final was in the balance going into the second leg, but it did not go Ross County’s way in Dingwall.

Brora fundraiser celebrates his 90th birthday

Sandy Maclean marked the milestone with friends at his home in Salt Street.

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.

Danish renewable energy company Ørsted to hold consultation events at Strathy and Halladale over proposed Woodcock Hill Wind Farm

Ørsted is proposing to build Woodcock Hill Wind Farm on land around 12 kilometres south of Melvich and three kilometres north of Forsinard.

Winners are crowned at major cycling event at Rogart

Cyclists compete in Sutherland.

‘The road has been a very long one’: Energy firm boss tells of ‘big fight’ over Reay wind farm

Limekiln wind farm was only able to go ahead after “a big fight”, guests were told at the official opening of the 24-turbine development.

Sheriff dismisses defamation case brought by Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane

Sheriff Neil Wilson described the case as “ill-advised” and a “personal vendetta”.

Raigmore doctor, Dornoch teacher and Achiltibuie author officially become UK citizens

A doctor, teacher and an award-winning author are among the latest people to officially become British citizens.

PICTURES: Thousands soak up The Gathering festival joy - come rain or shine!

Annual event lived up to its name with thousands attending as it returned to its spiritual home.

Golspie Rowing Club’s 3 Peaks Challenge will help take members to Skiffie Worlds

Spectators are welcome to watch competitors in the 3 Peaks Challenge on Saturday, May 31.

Musical duo Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones to perform at Armadale Hall on evening of Caithness and Sutherland Provincial Mod.

Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are known for their beautiful vocal harmonies and interpretations of Gaelic songs.

Woman hospitalised after A9 crash involving car and pedestrian near Tain, police confirm

The A9 has now reopened after being closed in both directions for over four hours.