Home   Categories   Grid

Latest News

Back to all categories

Firefighters battle wildfire at Stac Pollaidh in Assynt

Firefighters battle wildfire at Stac Pollaidh in Assynt

Firefighters battle wildfire at Stac Pollaidh in Assynt

06 April 2025

Members of the public are urged to stay away from the area.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

06 April 2025

Dunrobin Fire Brigade are called out to a fire that broke out in a barn at Drummuie Farm 100 years ago.


LOOKING BACK: Winning slogan wins Edinburgh trip for Tongue Primary School pupils

LOOKING BACK: Winning slogan wins Edinburgh trip for Tongue Primary School pupils

LOOKING BACK: Winning slogan wins Edinburgh trip for Tongue Primary School pupils

05 April 2025

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


Community Rail Award for Helmsdale station company

Community Rail Award for Helmsdale station company

Community Rail Award for Helmsdale station company

05 April 2025

Judges were impressed at the massive transformation at Helmsdale Station in the last 10 years.


BBC Scotland confirm Shetland will be returning for 10th series

BBC Scotland confirm Shetland will be returning for 10th series

BBC Scotland confirm Shetland will be returning for 10th series

05 April 2025

Calder and Tosh travel to the isolated hamlet of Lunniswick to investigate sinister killing of an elderly woman


What happens to blood donations?

What happens to blood donations?

What happens to blood donations?

05 April 2025

Have you ever wondered about what actually happens to the blood you give?


‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

05 April 2025

A teenager who saved his dad’s life when he sliced his arm open doing DIY has been rewarded for his heroic actions.


Sutherland-based business nominated for global start-up of the year award

Sutherland-based business nominated for global start-up of the year award

Sutherland-based business nominated for global start-up of the year award

05 April 2025

Candles from the Croft, run by Sandie Gordon in Altass, has been nominated for two awards.


Lib Dem ‘disproportionate impact’ warning over bank closures

Lib Dem ‘disproportionate impact’ warning over bank closures

Lib Dem ‘disproportionate impact’ warning over bank closures

05 April 2025

A Scottish Parliament candidate in the far north has warned that bank branch closures have “a disproportionate impact on rural communities”.


Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

05 April 2025

He is ready to ‘ruff it’ whenever called upon across 4660 square miles of rugged hills, mountain and moorland.


Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

05 April 2025

A cat who vanished in the north of England four months ago has been found – 300 miles away in Inverness.


VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

05 April 2025

There was sunshine and smiles as parents and children gave a resounding thumbs-up to the colourfully-revamped Whin Park in Inverness.


WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

05 April 2025

‘It’s kind of unheard of’ - travel agency boss encouraged by support.


Viscount Thurso to officially open new heritage hub at Dornoch’s Historylinks Museum

Viscount Thurso to officially open new heritage hub at Dornoch’s Historylinks Museum

Viscount Thurso to officially open new heritage hub at Dornoch’s Historylinks Museum

05 April 2025

The £641,000 museum extension aims to keep the story of Dornoch alive for both visitors and local people.


Lib Dem candidate David Green calls time on ‘tired SNP’ and far north ‘must be the first domino to fall’

Lib Dem candidate David Green calls time on ‘tired SNP’ and far north ‘must be the first domino to fall’

Lib Dem candidate David Green calls time on ‘tired SNP’ and far north ‘must be the first domino to fall’

04 April 2025

Speaking at the spring conference he believes ‘we can win’ Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.


Manager of Sutherland’s most isolated amateur team lauds confidence of young footballers defying rural depopulation

Manager of Sutherland’s most isolated amateur team lauds confidence of young footballers defying rural depopulation

Manager of Sutherland’s most isolated amateur team lauds confidence of young footballers defying rural depopulation

04 April 2025

Melvich amateur football club are one of just two north-west teams still active in the summer.


Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

04 April 2025

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.


Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025

Keeping the kids busy and entertained over the Easter holidays can be a bit of a challenge, but you don’t have to look too far for some fantastic fun.


Ullapool Stonehouses trailblazers warn ‘second home tax’ change will hammer tourism innovation

Ullapool Stonehouses trailblazers warn ‘second home tax’ change will hammer tourism innovation

Ullapool Stonehouses trailblazers warn ‘second home tax’ change will hammer tourism innovation

04 April 2025

A Ross-based tourism development expert is calling on Labour to refine Jeremy Hunt’s UK tax on second homes before it damages innovation in tourism.


Iconic East Sutherland holiday park Grannie's Heilan’ Hame at Embo gets new food outlets and outdoor seating after Parkdean investment.

Iconic East Sutherland holiday park Grannie's Heilan’ Hame at Embo gets new food outlets and outdoor seating after Parkdean investment.

Iconic East Sutherland holiday park Grannie's Heilan’ Hame at Embo gets new food outlets and outdoor seating after Parkdean investment.

03 April 2025

The new outdoor food outlets are Joe’s American Grill and Scoop’s Ice Cream.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More