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Skibo employee pleads guilty to pesticide possession

Skibo employee pleads guilty to pesticide possession

The Sporting Manager for Skibo Estate has pleaded guilty today to the possession of the banned pesticide, carbofuran, at Inverness Sheriff Court and fined…


Mums raise £10,500 through 'nude' calendar

Mums raise £10,500 through 'nude' calendar

?Mums from Brora who posed for a stunning “nude” calendar to help fund support for local boy Zander Heneghan – who is nine on Saturday and who suffers…


First photo of baby elk

First photo of baby elk

?This is a just-released photo of a newly born European Elk, at Alladale Wilderness Reserve near Ardgay – believed to be the first such beast born north…


Work begins on Lawson's 'greenspace'

Work begins on Lawson's 'greenspace'

?Work has started on transforming the grounds of the Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie into an inviting "green space" for the enjoyment of patients,…


Chance to win JLS tickets

Chance to win JLS tickets

?Students at schools throughout the Highlands will have the chance to meet JLS or Olly Murs on Saturday 2 July by entering the “Your Choice to Healthy…


Lochinver Lifeboat aids French fishing boat

Lochinver Lifeboat aids French fishing boat

?Lochinver RNLI Lifeboat was launched at the weekend to assist with the safe arrival and berthing of a French fishing trawler with mechanical failure…


Celebrating Farr pool’s Sweet 16th Birthday with a big splash

Celebrating Farr pool’s Sweet 16th Birthday with a big splash

The North Coast Leisure Centre, which includes the North Coast Swimming Pool, celebrated its Sweet 16th Birthday in style with a series of community events…


Lifeboat launched for Ennard Bay rescue

Lifeboat launched for Ennard Bay rescue

THE Lochinver lifeboat was launched on Wednesday morning to the aid of a rigid inflatable boat which had fouled its propeller with a rope and was adrift…


Rod Houston steps down from Academy post

Rod Houston steps down from Academy post

ROD Houston, the official responsible for managing and developing the Highland Football Academy at Dingwall over the past six years, stepped down last…


Fabricators Cup in jeopardy if clubs fail to turn up

Fabricators Cup in jeopardy if clubs fail to turn up

ROSS-shire clubs will have to get their act together if their inter club knock-out competition for the Highland Fabricators Cup is to continue in existence.


Irene and Harry win first trophy of season

Irene and Harry win first trophy of season

BRORA Bowling Club held their first competition of the season last Saturday, with 24 members taking part in the Ida Robertson two-bowl pairs.


Successful year keeps on flowing for Tain swimmers

Successful year keeps on flowing for Tain swimmers

TAIN Amateur Swimming Club are continuing with their successful year.


I really have no idea how heaven works

I really have no idea how heaven works

THERE are lots and lots of wonderful things that happen in this world that are beyond my ken, but that I am happy to enjoy.


Is life not about sharing with friends and strangers?

Is life not about sharing with friends and strangers?

I HAD the most amazing weekend last weekend. It was frenetic, fun and totally exhausting but it had (almost) all the elements of what is important in…


May we one day see the return of bonnie 'Prince' Charles?

May we one day see the return of bonnie 'Prince' Charles?

"HERE – what did you do on Charles?!"


Prime fishing hotel goes on market

Prime fishing hotel goes on market

WELL-known fishing establishment, The Overscaig House Hotel, overlooking Loch Shin, is on the market, through the Edinburgh office of Colliers International.


Golspie Brownies down on farm

Golspie Brownies down on farm

THE 1st Golspie Brownies went "down on the farm" recently to learn about what happens during lambing.


Fiona is new Sutherland Partnership manager

Fiona is new Sutherland Partnership manager

SUTHERLAND Partnership has appointed a Development Officer who will be involved with helping community groups and organisations with projects identified…


Farr High's entrepreneurs through to finals

Farr High's entrepreneurs through to finals

FARR High School's young entrepreneurs are, for the third year running, to represent Highland and Moray in the Scottish Finals of the Young Enterprise…


Stone's Throw

Stone's Throw

MSP Jamie Stone's views on topics making the news


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