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Dornoch teenager told to be 'of good behaviour'

A TEENAGER who assaulted another girl in an Easter Ross car park has been ordered to be of good behaviour.

Concerns over recuitment to new north coast care hub

A DECISION on whether to build a new care home in north Sutherland has been deferred due to concerns over recruitment.

Bonar Bridge man sent on domestic violence programme

A SUTHERLAND man is being sent on a domestic violence programme after alarming his partner by his drunken behaviour on New Year’s Day.

Ten vehicles involved in two accidents on the A9

John Macdonald,Bettyhill and Brora

When John Macdonald arrived in Bettyhill in 1963 with his wife, Mary, and their two young children, Helen and Gordon, a great sea-change was in the offing…

Disease-hit trekking centre is appealing to public for cash support

THE owner of a controversial north horse riding centre, which was hit by the equine disease, strangles, and then lost its trail-riding licence, has launched…

Hetty celebrates her big birthday

She is one of East Sutherlands’ much loved and well known characters and this week Hetty Cunningham of Brora celebrated her 100th birthday.

From our January 27 edition

25 YEARS AGO

Four conservation groups back retention of Countryside Ranger service

Four conservation charities in the Highlands have called upon Highland Council to maintain its Ranger Services which are under threat as a result of budget…

Police to target uninsured drivers next week

Uninsured drivers are to be targeted next week by Police Scotland in a week of action starting on Monday and running through to Sunday.

Still work to do says Brora manager Tokely

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From our January 27 edition

It’s that time of year again when people brush up on their poetry and song in memory of Robert Burns.

Councillor claims Kinbrace school closure is purely to save money

A SUTHERLAND councillor has accused Highland Council education bosses of closing schools to save money.

New on-call midwife service at Caithness General

Letters have been sent to expectant mums to update them about changes to the Caithness maternity service to be made at the end of the month

Excellent inspectorate report for Brora Hub

A Sutherland support service based at the Brora Hub received very high grades in a recent report, following an unannounced visit by the Care Inspectorate,…

Thieves target Wick food bank

Raigmore Ward 2c reopens for admissions

Following a deep clean, Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital has reopened to new admissions.

Tain man fined for possessing ecstasy tablet

A YOUNG Tain man threw away an ecstasy tablet when he saw police officers approaching, Tain Sheriff Court heard yesterday.

Clashes after Elgin v Caley cup match

VIOLENCE following the Elgin City v Caley Thistle Scottish Cup match on Saturday has led to a police appeal for witnesses.

Police appeal for witnesses following a disturbance in Wick

Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to disturbance in the early hours of yesterday morning.