NEWS

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

The parties separately underlined how Scotland was energy rich but fuel poor and demand action from the UK government

What were the must-have gifts for Christmas 1993 in the Highlands?

It was the year the ever-popular fashion doll Barbie and the coveted adventure figure Action Man were among the best-selling toys in the UK.

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

The Highlands is one of Scotland's worst hot-spots for drink-driving, new data has revealed as police gear up for their annual festive crackdown.

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

Temperatures in the Highlands fell well below freezing overnight , with the mercury bottoming out at -18C near the A9 in the Cairngorms National Park.

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

Warnings for snow have been issued for large swathes of the Highlands – especially in the east – with up to 10cm possible in hilly spots

Parklands offers £30,000 in funding for communities across Ross-shire

Parklands Care Homes is marking its 30th anniversary with a significant funding boost for local community groups.

LOOKING BACK: Shooting back in time at Durness

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.

MacMoray Summer Festival holding out for a hero with Bonnie Tyler coming to Elgin

THE festival is due to take place on August 10 and 11, 2024.

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

The Scottish Conservatives did the analysis and then lashed out at the 'appalling betrayal' due to the “pitiful, snail-paced progress'.

Far north distillery owners 'thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

The owners of 8 Doors Distillery at John O'Groats were delighted to be among the winners in the annual Scottish Whisky Awards held in Glasgow.

PETE MALONE COLUMN: Make a Christmas wish for peace in the Holy Land

At this time of year many people’s thoughts turn to the Middle East and the events of 2000 years ago when the Christ child was born.

Peat and Diesel announce merch pop-up shop in Ullapool

The Stornoway favourites taken residency at the old Parlett’s newsagents in Ullapool for their merchandise pop-up shop over the festive season.

Brora's cup final postponed

Freezing conditions have forced the postponement of Brora Rangers' scheduled Highland League Cup final this weekend.

Landmark Highland castle revamp is an 'opportunity to do something really special'

Chris Mather says it should be as good as 'Somerset House, a Saatchi Gallery, it is a Harry Potter all together wrapped up in one.'

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.

CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid has welcomed back its "book fairies" for a third year to help raise awareness of domestic violence.

-15C recorded in the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

Highland residents were waking up to what is likely to have been the coldest night of the winter so far after the mercury plummeted as low as -15C.

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Key railway improvements which could dramatically boost train reliability on Highland lines may not take place as soon as hoped, campaigners fear.

Ross won’t let Brora trophy chance slip away

The goalkeeper, on loan from Ross County, is desperate not to let his first chance at silverware slip through his fingers.