NEWS

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.

Tongue darts player on target to become women’s champion in major competition

She has only been playing competitively for a year.

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

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.

Belgian soldiers injured during ‘incident’ at firing range

Three soldiers were taken to hospital after a large presence was called to a firing range.

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Monumental moment as replica ninth-century Pictish stone is unveiled at Halkirk

The sun shone brightly at Halkirk on Saturday for the official unveiling of an expertly carved replica of an ancient Pictish stone in Thurso’s museum.

First ever Race to the Base at Lochinver a ‘resounding success’

Nearly 200 runners flocked to Lochinver on Sunday, May 11, for the inaugural Race to the Base Trail half-marathon.

Victory for ‘Beakman’ Kyle Mackenzie in charity boxing debut to raise funds in memory of Ullapool man Stefan Mauger

An Ullapool footballer now living in Inverness swapped his boots for boxing gloves last weekend.

Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

Lairg station has been adopted a part of ScotRail’s ‘Adopt a Station’ programme.

VE Day 80: Sunshine all day and ‘lots of chat’ at Melvich community celebration

The veterans from Melvich were remembered and many stories of their lives were shared.

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

He is accused of the incidents in Lochinver and Nairn last Friday.

Dornoch business couple promote town at first-ever Edinburgh Tartan Parade

Designer Yvonne Macrae and her husband, James Fraser, were among around 1600 people from all over the world who took part in the inaugural parade.

Bunillidh Sports Club dominates in Sutherland pool competitions

Bunillidh have capped off a remarkable season in the Sutherland Pool League, clinching a league and fours double.