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Linda Munro resigns from Highland Lib Dem group on council

Linda Munro resigns from Highland Lib Dem group on council

North West and Central Sutherland councillor Linda Munro has resigned from the Highland Lib Dem group.


Hundreds unite against Lochinver RBS closure

Hundreds unite against Lochinver RBS closure

ANGRY Lochinver residents have vowed to fight a move by RBS to close its branch in the port later in the year.


Dornoch Service Point recommended to remain open

Dornoch Service Point recommended to remain open

But there was no joy for Durness, where the local service point will shut if the plans put forward on Monday are ratified this summer.


Royal Dornoch duo's top notch form is maintained at Brora

Royal Dornoch duo's top notch form is maintained at Brora

Just a week after winning an open mixed competition at Bonar Bridge/Ardgay Golf Club, a Royal Dornoch partnership triumphed again last Saturday at Brora…


Liberal Democrat Group to quit Highland Council administration

Liberal Democrat Group to quit Highland Council administration

The Liberal Democrat group at Highland Council are in talks with other groups with a view to forming a new administration to run the council.


RBS managers should be ashamed over Lochinver closure

RBS managers should be ashamed over Lochinver closure

Sir – We have just had written notification that our RBS Lochinver branch is to close on 17th of August.


From our 29th May edition

From our 29th May edition

The internet is a great place to learn things you didn’t know you needed to learn. From the best way to peel a pomegranate (which I have shared…


The Iron Eaters always left me hungry to read more

The Iron Eaters always left me hungry to read more

The Topper or the Beezer?


Top award for Golspie Mill

Top award for Golspie Mill

A Sutherland company was one of only two in the Highlands to win their category at last night’s Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2015.


Golspie mum scoops £1000

Golspie mum scoops £1000

Contestants were placed in a new Tulloch show home at Braes of Conon, and blindfolded – and then had to predict when an hour had passed.


Have you seen missing teenager?

Have you seen missing teenager?

Police are anxious to trace 14 year old Sean Lawrence, missing from the Invergordon area since 11.50amyesterday morning.


Police appeal for witnesses to assault

Police appeal for witnesses to assault

Last night, a 34 year-old man sustained head injuries as the result of a suspected  assault in the Ashley Court area of Wick. 


RSPB Scotland joins fight to save red squirrel

RSPB Scotland joins fight to save red squirrel

A project to save Scotland’s red squirrels has been boosted by a major wildlife conservation charity.


Rob Gibson to stand down next year

Rob Gibson to stand down next year

Rob Gibson SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross has announced that he will not be contesting the Scottish Election in May 2016. He has given notice…


Classic cars go on tour for charity

Classic cars go on tour for charity

EAST Sutherland Rotary Club is holding its second fundraising classic car tour from Dornoch to Ullapool tomorrow.


Lochinver grab the points with a last-gasp winner

Lochinver grab the points with a last-gasp winner

A LATE winner from Jake Lockett gave defending champions Lochinver all three points in a thrilling 4-3 home victory against fellow North West Sutherland…


Brora's travelling army sees Scottish league hopes cruelly dashed

Brora's travelling army sees Scottish league hopes cruelly dashed

BRORA Rangers dreams of playing in the Scottish league next season were cruelly ended after circumstances conspired against them at Links Park last Saturday.


Golspie folk urged to support flood action group

Golspie folk urged to support flood action group

A COMMUNITY action group is being formed in a bid to tackle the coastal flooding that has devastated the seafront area of Golspie in recent years.


Trekking centre wins appeal over council ban

Trekking centre wins appeal over council ban

CONTROVERSIAL pony trekking company Highlands Unbridled has won its appeal against an enforcement order but could face legal action for allegedly operating…


Call to increase council tax

Call to increase council tax

The acting leader of Highland Council wants the SNP group to seek permission from its own government to unfreeze council tax without incurring penalties.


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