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Stoltman runner up in agonisingly close battle for World’s Strongest Man title

Stoltman runner up in agonisingly close battle for World’s Strongest Man title

The margins quite literally could not have been closer as the Highland heavyweight only just missed out on a fourth title.


Young British Farming Awards 2025 open for nominations

Young British Farming Awards 2025 open for nominations

The 2025 Young British Farming Awards is officially open for entries and nominations.


REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.


LOOKING BACK: North-west Sutherland pupils enjoy adventure trip

LOOKING BACK: North-west Sutherland pupils enjoy adventure trip

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

Carbisdale Castle has had a £600,000 facelift and the new regional and district authorities come into full power.


Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

Six fire engine crews from Lairg, Dornoch, Invergordon, Dingwall and Inverness tackled the blaze - no animals or people were injured.


Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.


Staff, customers and animals escape injury after blaze tears through Rogart vets

Staff, customers and animals escape injury after blaze tears through Rogart vets

All staff, customers and animals were safely evacuated as a blaze tore through a Sutherland veterinary practice today.


With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.


6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

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

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.


Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.


Highland Pride joins national call to stop LGBTQ+ identities being used as ‘political pawns’

Highland Pride joins national call to stop LGBTQ+ identities being used as ‘political pawns’

Ahead of next month’s event, the Highland group have joined with dozens of their counterparts across Scotland to issue a joint-statement.


PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

Our “Give Blood, Save Lives” campaign addressed critical blood shortages ad encourage more people to become regular donors.


PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

Our “Give Blood, Save Lives” campaign addressed critical blood shortages ad encourage more people to become regular donors.


Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.


Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.


Afternoon of Gaelic music at the Rock Stop, Unapool

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

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.


Invergordon fire pictures reveal damage blaze caused to Balcas plant

Invergordon fire pictures reveal damage blaze caused to Balcas plant

Nine fire appliances from all over the Highlands have been battling the fire for over 20 hours.


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