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NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025
NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.


Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

01 January 2025
Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

01 January 2025

As the New Year begins, we want to send our best wishes for 2025 to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Read on for a special deal!


Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024
Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024

Progress is being made by teams attempting to clear the Far North Line after the railway was impacted by several floods and landslips on Hogmanay.


Active Outdoors events list for 2025

29 December 2024
Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

29 December 2024

Get yourself ready for 2025 with our list of outdoor events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, and Moray and Aberdeenshire.


Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024
Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024

Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.


Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024
Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024

Waspi women have been subject to a “great injustice” according to far north MSP Maree Todd.


King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

20 December 2024
King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

20 December 2024

It’s a Christmas cake fit for a king – and it should be, as it was a gift from Charles himself.


Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

18 December 2024
Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

18 December 2024

People who rely on repeat medication are being reminded that they need to plan ahead for the upcoming holiday season.


SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024
SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024

Work will start on the Strathy South wind farm in spring next year, SSE has confirmed.


Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024
Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024

Two trade bodies that represent news publishers in Scotland and the UK have joined forces to strengthen the voice of the industry.


Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024
Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024

Expert advisers based in the Highlands say they are able to offer help to householders who are facing rising energy bills this winter.


WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

06 December 2024
WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

06 December 2024

Two Thurso women are making a real splash to raise awareness of gender-based violence in the Highlands.


Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

05 December 2024
Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

05 December 2024

A champion heifer from the Begg family at Nybster has topped the Christmas sale price at Quoybrae for the third year running.


‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024
‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024

The news that Sutherland Spaceport is to be mothballed is a significant blow to the business community in north Sutherland and Caithness.


‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

03 December 2024
‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

03 December 2024

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.


Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

01 December 2024
Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

01 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk


All set for Caithness Christmas Show as Quoybrae event attracts 92 entries

30 November 2024
All set for Caithness Christmas Show as Quoybrae event attracts 92 entries

All set for Caithness Christmas Show as Quoybrae event attracts 92 entries

30 November 2024

The annual Caithness Christmas Show and Sale will kick off with the judging on Monday at 6.45pm, with the sale to commence on Tuesday at 9.45am.


Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

23 November 2024
Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

23 November 2024

John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru


Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

20 November 2024
Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

20 November 2024

A Caithness smallholder is encouraging crofters to seek advice ahead of new environmental rules that come into force from next year.


PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024
PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year


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