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From our 5th September edition

From our 5th September edition

25 YEARS AGO


Darling takes No campaign to Inverness

Darling takes No campaign to Inverness

ALISTAIR Darling was in Inverness cold-calling undecided voters this week after polls showing Scottish voters were shifting rapidly towards support for…


Police appeal for witnesses to attack on Brora Rangers' supporters bus

Police appeal for witnesses to attack on Brora Rangers' supporters bus

Police Scotland are appealing for information regarding the stoning of the Brora Rangers supporters’ bus following their cup-tie against Wick Academy…


Brora Rangers through to cup final

Brora Rangers through to cup final

Wick Academy 1, Brora Rangers 2


Altass man's misted car window causes crash

Altass man's misted car window causes crash

A DRIVER who could not see out of his misted-up windows, caused a head-on smash on a Sutherland road in which a child was injured.


Milton teenager swore at cross-dresser

Milton teenager swore at cross-dresser

A ROSS-SHIRE teenager who insulted a man who habitually cross-dresses, has been ordered to be of good behaviour.


Durness man fined for swearing at English cyclist

Durness man fined for swearing at English cyclist

HIGHLAND hospitality was in scarce supply when two charity cyclists from England arrived in Durness.


UPDATE: Airport road now open

UPDATE: Airport road now open

Emergency services are currently in attendance at a two vehicle road traffic collision on the B9039, Dalcross to Inverness Airport junction.


Police appeal for info after man dies in Dornoch

Police appeal for info after man dies in Dornoch

On Saturday evening, a man collapsed on Poles Road, Dornoch, but despite the efforts of passers-by and Scottish Ambulance staff, the male died.


A9 closed near Dalwhinnie

A9 closed near Dalwhinnie

Police advise members of the public that the A9 at Dalwhinnie is closed to traffic in both directions following a serious road traffic collision.


Dangers of laser pointing highlighted

Dangers of laser pointing highlighted

Following recent reports of persons shining laser pointers towards incoming aircraft at Inverness Airport, the public are reminded of the dangers…


School meals could be cooked in care homes if building works are not completed on time

School meals could be cooked in care homes if building works are not completed on time

Highland Council needs a £5 million payout to build new dining rooms and kitchens in schools before it is ready to serve free meals to children…


Association has not acted in interest of community

Association has not acted in interest of community

Sir – Re last week’s front page story “Uncertainty hangs over future of Carbisdale” – this is the first time that we have…


From our 29th August edition

From our 29th August edition

This week I’m attending the annual Assembly of the Waldensian Church in Italy.


From our August 29th edition

From our August 29th edition


Nice old man with battle scarred hat was a great writer

Nice old man with battle scarred hat was a great writer

One Hogmanay sticks in my memory.


Questions after teenager's nightmare ambulance trip

Questions after teenager's nightmare ambulance trip

The move comes after a teenage Durness boy, who was suffering intense pain, endured a nightmare five and a half hour journey by ambulance from his home…


Row over council staff referendum stickers

Row over council staff referendum stickers

A ROW has broken out after council workers were told to remove ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaign stickers from their cars and keep their…


Ninety five per cent of users of NHS Highland are happy with care and treatment received

Ninety five per cent of users of NHS Highland are happy with care and treatment received

Patient satisfaction with NHS Highland continues to rise, according to a major new national survey.


Council warns of phone calls prevention scam

Council warns of phone calls prevention scam

Highland Council Trading Standards have recently received reports from concerned consumers who state that they have received unsolicited telephone calls…


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