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Car accident north of Brora

Car accident north of Brora

EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a road traffic accident on the A9 north of Brora.


From our October 23rd edition

From our October 23rd edition

25 YEARS AGO


Can you offer accommodation to Syrian refugees asks Highland Council?

Can you offer accommodation to Syrian refugees asks Highland Council?

The Highland Council is appealing to private landlords, or people who own vacant houses, to consider offering a house for rent to a Syrian refugee family. 


Police warn people to be vigilant about thefts from cars and outbuildings

Police warn people to be vigilant about thefts from cars and outbuildings

Police are appealing to local communities to remain vigilant following a number of reported break-ins and thefts from vehicles and outbuildings across…


Nigg farmer banned from road following drink driving conviction

Nigg farmer banned from road following drink driving conviction

A FARMER was found slumped over the wheel of his car, which still had its engine running, after a night out at an Invergordon pub with buddies he knew…


Enjoy spooky times on Ness Islands this weekend

Enjoy spooky times on Ness Islands this weekend

The Inverness Winter Festival opens this weekend with the Highland Council’s Halloween shows on Ness Islands on Friday and Saturday (30 and 31st…


Call for debate on five per cent council tax rise

Call for debate on five per cent council tax rise

HIGHLAND COUNCIL tax bills could go up next year after the leader of the Lib Dems group called for debate on a five per cent increase.


Fine for teenager who threw lit banger after Gala Queen dance

Fine for teenager who threw lit banger after Gala Queen dance

A GALA Queen dance night in a Sutherland village ended with a terrifying bang after a teenager threw an explosive device at a group of young people, putting…


From our October 23rd edition

From our October 23rd edition

Walking the dog first thing is good for you. It gets the brain into gear and on these darker mornings, with a black dog, it also tests the eyesight!


Groups get together for storm protection projects

Groups get together for storm protection projects

THREE Sutherland businesses which suffered massive storm damage in recent years because of their coastal location have joined forces in a bid to minimise…


Junk calls are a nuisance but is there a sinister tone as well

Junk calls are a nuisance but is there a sinister tone as well

CALL me sentimental, but last month I decided to keep the telephone number Tain 892035.


PEGGY CHATTEN, Kinlochbervie

PEGGY CHATTEN, Kinlochbervie

PEGGY Chatten passed away peacefully at her home, 11 Manse Road, Kinlochbervie, on Thursday 24th September.


MP urges police to release armed incident figures

MP urges police to release armed incident figures

POLICE have refused to reveal how many routine incidents were attended by armed officers in the Highlands.


Revenge for Golspie as they triumph in cup final

Revenge for Golspie as they triumph in cup final

GOLSPIE Sutherland secured the first silverware of the season in the North Caledonian League when they defeated Lewis and Harris 4-2 in the North Caledonian…


Teenage driver overtook at Raigmore Interchange at 102mph

Teenage driver overtook at Raigmore Interchange at 102mph

A teenage driver who cut in front of a car he overtook at over 100 miles per hour to enter a slip road between Longman Road and the Raigmore Interchange…


Dr Monaghan secures debate on Chagos Islands

Dr Monaghan secures debate on Chagos Islands

Dr Paul Monaghan, MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, has secured a Westminster Hall debate on the Chagos Islands, to take place on Wednesday…


Highland community renewables at risk from subsidies change

Highland community renewables at risk from subsidies change

Proposals to significantly reduce available subsidies for small scale renewable energy projects could render a large number of community-owned schemes…


More roadworks on A9 next week

More roadworks on A9 next week

Motorists on the A9 should be aware of temporary traffic restrictions on two short sections of the road as part of the work on the A9 Dualling project…


Free or reduced parking in Inverness to boost Christmas shopping

Free or reduced parking in Inverness to boost Christmas shopping

Two city centre car parks are to offer reduced-price parking for shoppers and visitors to Inverness City centre in the run up to Christmas.


Tain man on second drink driving charge avoids prison

Tain man on second drink driving charge avoids prison

A Tain man escaped a prison sentence when he appeared on his second drink driving charge at Inverness Sheriff Court today.


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