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Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

02 April 2025

The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae will be followed by the show and sale of 1200 store cattle.


Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

02 April 2025

The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23.


Sutherland councillor Richard Gale hugely 'disappointed' after Highland Council blocks ban on motorhomes parking overnight in Durness and Golspie

Sutherland councillor Richard Gale hugely 'disappointed' after Highland Council blocks ban on motorhomes parking overnight in Durness and Golspie

Sutherland councillor Richard Gale hugely 'disappointed' after Highland Council blocks ban on motorhomes parking overnight in Durness and Golspie

02 April 2025

Cllr Richard Gale had hoped to prevent motorhomes from parking overnight at Highland Council owned sites in Durness and Golspie.


Sutherland ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Sutherland ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Sutherland ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.


Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

02 April 2025

Nominations are now open ahead of the Prosper’s annual Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards, set to take place this September.


Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

02 April 2025

The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.


‘Women deserve better:’ Minister to visit Caithness over maternity service

‘Women deserve better:’ Minister to visit Caithness over maternity service

‘Women deserve better:’ Minister to visit Caithness over maternity service

01 April 2025

Scottish Government minister Jenni Minto has agreed to visit Caithness after being told that an upgraded maternity service “must be a priority”.


WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

01 April 2025

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.


Mentoring scheme to expand in Highlands with £1000 donation from freemasons

Mentoring scheme to expand in Highlands with £1000 donation from freemasons

Mentoring scheme to expand in Highlands with £1000 donation from freemasons

01 April 2025

Mentoring services for young people following a difficult start in life are being expanded in the Highlands thanks to help from a masonic lodge.


Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

01 April 2025

A couple living beside a remote railway station in Caithness are alleged to have repeatedly stood on the rail track in the path of oncoming trains.


Timetable for looming A9 roadworks on Cromarty Bridge revealed

Timetable for looming A9 roadworks on Cromarty Bridge revealed

Timetable for looming A9 roadworks on Cromarty Bridge revealed

01 April 2025

The timetable for roadworks to a key A9 link in Ross-shire has been outlined before it starts next month.


Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

01 April 2025

‘I’m not an angel I’m just a woman and any time we make mistakes as a politician we are hung, drawn and quartered by social media.’


Caithness hospital gifted ECG unit by local heart group

Caithness hospital gifted ECG unit by local heart group

Caithness hospital gifted ECG unit by local heart group

01 April 2025

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were delighted to receive a £6500 ECG unit funded by Caithness Heart Support Group.


Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

31 March 2025

Maree Todd has praised the SNP government’s record on new homes, saying it represents “a significant step forward in addressing the housing crisis”.


Is this the perfect pass for 24 hours in London?

Is this the perfect pass for 24 hours in London?

Is this the perfect pass for 24 hours in London?

31 March 2025

Live music lures Hector MacKenzie to a quirky London venue - and sparks the challenge of making the most of a day in the capital with his son.


Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

31 March 2025

Campaigners have delivered a petition to Highland Council’s headquarters calling for a proposed tourist tax to be used to address the housing crisis.


Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

31 March 2025

An Easter Ross trade counter investment opportunity is being flagged as a potential beneficiary of the Cromarty Firth’s freeport status.


East Sutherland Rescue Association called out after strong winds blow yacht onto beach at Portmahomack

East Sutherland Rescue Association called out after strong winds blow yacht onto beach at Portmahomack

East Sutherland Rescue Association called out after strong winds blow yacht onto beach at Portmahomack

31 March 2025

The “challenging” rescue saw a line thrown to the stricken yacht which was then towed to safety.


Domestic abuser punched holes in the walls

Domestic abuser punched holes in the walls

Domestic abuser punched holes in the walls

31 March 2025

Defendant’s views described as ‘outdated and patriarchal’


‘Incredible response’ to crowdfunder for new eco-distillery in Dornoch

‘Incredible response’ to crowdfunder for new eco-distillery in Dornoch

‘Incredible response’ to crowdfunder for new eco-distillery in Dornoch

31 March 2025

The ambitious project was overfunded in under 24 hours.


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