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

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

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

13 May 2025

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

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

13 May 2025

There was plenty to see on the trip into Sutherland.


Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

13 May 2025

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 and Climate Minister reject request to meet with Sutherland anti-wind farm campaigners

Energy secretary and Climate Minister reject request to meet with Sutherland anti-wind farm campaigners

13 May 2025

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

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

13 May 2025

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

Belgian soldiers injured during ‘incident’ at firing range

Belgian soldiers injured during ‘incident’ at firing range

13 May 2025

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

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

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

13 May 2025

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

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

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

13 May 2025

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’

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

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

13 May 2025

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

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

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

13 May 2025

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


Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

13 May 2025

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

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

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

13 May 2025

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


Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

12 May 2025

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


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

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

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

12 May 2025

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 Sports Club dominates in Sutherland pool competitions

Bunillidh Sports Club dominates in Sutherland pool competitions

12 May 2025

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


Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

12 May 2025

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.


142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

12 May 2025

The motorcyclist was snared on a Highland B-road not far from the A9, while a trio of Porsches were snared on the NC500 in Wester Ross.


Community homes plan for Sutherland village given the green light

Community homes plan for Sutherland village given the green light

Community homes plan for Sutherland village given the green light

12 May 2025

A community housing development in Sutherland that will ringfence homes for local people has been approved.


Tain cats charity launches plea for safe homing of ‘feisty’ feral cat trio

Tain cats charity launches plea for safe homing of ‘feisty’ feral cat trio

Tain cats charity launches plea for safe homing of ‘feisty’ feral cat trio

12 May 2025

An Easter Ross cat protection charity has issued a heartfelt plea to find a rural home for three young feral kittens.


Packed programme for Ardgay Golden Jubilee

Packed programme for Ardgay Golden Jubilee

Packed programme for Ardgay Golden Jubilee

12 May 2025

Ardgay and district is marking 50 years since it became part of Sutherland in a major local government reorganisation.


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