Author - Caroline McMorran

Blythswood Care distribute more than 85,000 Christmas shoeboxes to people in need in eight Eastern European countries including Ukraine

Boxes are donated from all parts of the United Kingdom, from Shetland to Cornwall and from Antrim to Norfolk.

Golspie public toilets closed after vandals set fire to dispenser and toilet seat

Golspie public toilets closed after vandals set fire to dispenser and toilet seat

Fire raisers have caused significant damage to Golspie’s public conveniences. Broken bottles of alcohol were left on the floor.

Scottish Book Trust to gift books to Dornoch families through foodbank

Scottish Book Trust to gift books to Dornoch families through foodbank

Trust chief executive Marc Lambert said that “every child deserves the magic of a book”.

Good turnout for church’s Gearchoille Wood festive celebration despite bad weather forecast

Good turnout for church’s Gearchoille Wood festive celebration despite bad weather forecast

The forecast of 45mph winds and rain failed to deter people from attending the event last Sunday at Gearchoille Wood.

Enjoy beautiful singing, mulled wine and mince pies at Made in Helmsdale Choir’s annual carol concert

Enjoy beautiful singing, mulled wine and mince pies at Made in Helmsdale Choir’s annual carol concert

The concert will take place at Timespan Heritage Centre on Friday, December 20, from 7pm.

Christmas ceilidh tops off Doll Hall’s landmark year

Christmas ceilidh tops off Doll Hall’s landmark year

The Doll Hall celebrated its 90th anniversary in September.

East Sutherland Rescue Association’s Santa in the Square festivity a hit with Dornoch residents

East Sutherland Rescue Association’s Santa in the Square festivity a hit with Dornoch residents

ESRA’s lifeboat the Glen Cassley was given a festive makeover.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.

Golspie Gala Week’s Alasdair Matheson receives BEM from Lord Lieutenant of Sutherland at firefighters’ Christmas party

Golspie Gala Week’s Alasdair Matheson receives BEM from Lord Lieutenant of Sutherland at firefighters’ Christmas party

Golspie Gala Weeks says it is ‘super proud’ of Alasdair Matheson for the ‘well-deserved recognition’.

Scottish Crofting Federation to hold training course at Portgower

Scottish Crofting Federation to hold training course at Portgower

The course is suitable for both experienced crofters and new entrants, and is supported by Garbh-Allt Community Initiative.

'We have been left worse off than before’: Tongue Community Council slams Orbex over environmental damage and wants any money recovered from ill-fated Sutherland Spaceport project to be spent in the area

'We have been left worse off than before’: Tongue Community Council slams Orbex over environmental damage and wants any money recovered from ill-fated Sutherland Spaceport project to be spent in the area

Tongue Community Council has made its feelings clear over Orbex’s decision to put Sutherland Spaceport on the back burner.

Dornoch Bowling Club treasurer slams Bank of Scotland as 'ruthless regime' after withdrawal of free banking services

Dornoch Bowling Club treasurer slams Bank of Scotland as 'ruthless regime' after withdrawal of free banking services

Dornoch Bowling Club treasurer George McCulloch says the Bank of Scotland has been “ruthless in their management of banking in Sutherland”.

Legacy of early medieval Gaelic priest St Donnan in Helmsdale area to be preserved with digital trail and microfilms

Legacy of early medieval Gaelic priest St Donnan in Helmsdale area to be preserved with digital trail and microfilms

Audrey Munro recently gave two talks on St Donnan at Timespan Heritage Centre.

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

From a Christmas ceilidh at the Doll Hall to a Santa Fun Run in Lochinver, there is plenty going on in Sutherland over the next few days.

Body found following fire in Drumbeg

Body found following fire in Drumbeg

Police Scotland said enquiries were ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the death.

Mystery over disappearance of Carbisdale Forest sign for second time

Mystery over disappearance of Carbisdale Forest sign for second time

The sign went missing within two hours of it being installed on Tuesday.

PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ turnout for festive celebration at Bonar Bridge

PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ turnout for festive celebration at Bonar Bridge

The annual festive event is organised by the hard-working members of Kyle Action Group Christmas Lights.

New jobs as Ardgay Games wins major venison contract

New jobs as Ardgay Games wins major venison contract

Forestry and Land Scotland has awarded a major venison contract to Ardgay Game.

Scotland’s First Minister urged to review government’s support for space sector after Orbex decision to shelve Sutherland Spaceport

Scotland’s First Minister urged to review government’s support for space sector after Orbex decision to shelve Sutherland Spaceport