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Travel fears in Lochinver as Stagecoach drops Inverness service

Travel fears in Lochinver as Stagecoach drops Inverness service

Lochinver residents fear they will be prevented from attending hospital appointments in a bitter row over the looming loss of bus services.


From our November 6th edition

From our November 6th edition

25 YEARS AGO


Scrap after Ross County v Inverness Caley game ends with men on trial

Scrap after Ross County v Inverness Caley game ends with men on trial

A jury will consider it’s verdict tomorrow after hearing a Dingwall sheep farmer was left scarred on the forehead following  a fracas outside…


£25,000 for Smoo Cave improvements

£25,000 for Smoo Cave improvements

Funding for path improvements at Smoo Cave at Durness was officially announced this week as part of a multi-million pound programme of enhancements to…


Wick woman jailed for abusing police officers

Wick woman jailed for abusing police officers

A Sheriff told a woman who spat at two police officers that she had a considerable record for abusing police any time they came near her.


Teenager reported over Tain vandalism

Teenager reported over Tain vandalism

Following a number of recent reports of damage in and around Mansfield Estate in Tain, which has included physical damage and graffiti, a 15 year-old…


Council approve Sutherland local plan

Council approve Sutherland local plan

The Highland Council today took a major step in agreeing a future vision and strategy for development of the Caithness and Sutherland area over the next…


Cartwheels stolen from Wick farm

Cartwheels stolen from Wick farm

Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding the theft of two white wooden cartwheels, approximately 4ft in diameter.


Sheriff gives man who assaulted his pregnant wife time to resolve child access issues

Sheriff gives man who assaulted his pregnant wife time to resolve child access issues

A Sheriff has given a man who assaulted his heavily pregnant partner a chance to prove he can behave himself and to see if the issue of his contact with…


Strathy man dies in north coast road accident

Strathy man dies in north coast road accident

A Strathy man has died in an accident near his home village.


£25,000 Postcode Lottery win for Rogart man

£25,000 Postcode Lottery win for Rogart man

One player in Rogart is celebrating this week after winning with People’s Postcode Lottery – for the second time. 


Brora and Tongue get first of new winter gritting vehicles

Brora and Tongue get first of new winter gritting vehicles

The Highland Council has taken delivery of four new winter gritting vehicles, first of a batch of 25 which have been bought to assist and improve the…


Clynelish Distillery to shut down for ten months

Clynelish Distillery to shut down for ten months

SUTHERLAND’s only distillery is to close for the major part of next year, its operators have confirmed.


From our October 30th edition

From our October 30th edition

25 YEARS AGO


New world class golf course for east Sutherland?

New world class golf course for east Sutherland?

EAST Sutherland has been handed a huge early Christmas present – the prospect of a second "world class" golf course in the area.


Brora battle all the way but lose out in cup clash

Brora battle all the way but lose out in cup clash

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Highland gamekeeper's amusing stag shot

Highland gamekeeper's amusing stag shot

AT first glance this stunning photograph appears to show a freak of nature.


Council car hire bill 'a disgrace'

Council car hire bill 'a disgrace'

THE cost of car hire for Highland Council workers is to be scrutinised after a councillor branded the £30,000-a-month bill “a disgrace”.


Caithness man banned from driving

Caithness man banned from driving

A Caithness man who was found drunk, sleeping in the back seat of his car in a lay by on the A9, has been banned from driving for four months.


Public to be asked views on five per cent council tax increase

Public to be asked views on five per cent council tax increase

THE public will be asked for their views on a five per cent increase in council tax from April.


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