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Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

Maree Todd has praised the SNP government’s record on new homes, saying it represents “a significant step forward in addressing the housing crisis”.


Is this the perfect pass for 24 hours in London?

Is this the perfect pass for 24 hours in London?

Live music lures Hector MacKenzie to a quirky London venue - and sparks the challenge of making the most of a day in the capital with his son.


Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Campaigners have delivered a petition to Highland Council’s headquarters calling for a proposed tourist tax to be used to address the housing crisis.


Pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School wear red and donate change for Red Nose Day

Pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School wear red and donate change for Red Nose Day

Pupils raised more than £113 for Comic Relief.


Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

An Easter Ross trade counter investment opportunity is being flagged as a potential beneficiary of the Cromarty Firth’s freeport status.


East Sutherland Rescue Association called out after strong winds blow yacht onto beach at Portmahomack

East Sutherland Rescue Association called out after strong winds blow yacht onto beach at Portmahomack

The “challenging” rescue saw a line thrown to the stricken yacht which was then towed to safety.


Domestic abuser punched holes in the walls

Domestic abuser punched holes in the walls

Defendant’s views described as ‘outdated and patriarchal’


‘Incredible response’ to crowdfunder for new eco-distillery in Dornoch

‘Incredible response’ to crowdfunder for new eco-distillery in Dornoch

The ambitious project was overfunded in under 24 hours.


Less is more in East Sutherland Camera Club’s latest competition

Less is more in East Sutherland Camera Club’s latest competition

The theme of East Sutherland Camera Club’s March competition was minimalism.


YOUR VIEWS: SSEN’s pylon line consultation a tick box PR exercise; and one law for Inverness and another for Sutherland

YOUR VIEWS: SSEN’s pylon line consultation a tick box PR exercise; and one law for Inverness and another for Sutherland

Letter writers give their point of view on topical issues affecting Sutherland and the wider Highlands.


MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

I always did the football pools when they were in their glory and even Spot the Ball.


PICTURES: 5 fascinating objects you can see on display at Tain Museum as part of its 2025 exhibits

PICTURES: 5 fascinating objects you can see on display at Tain Museum as part of its 2025 exhibits

Tain & District Museum opens its doors to the local community and far beyond for its 2025 season on Tuesday.


Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Campaigners want to ensure objections to the controversial proposal are properly reflected.


Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

The John O’Groats Book Festival programme for 2025 will get under way on Sunday, April 6, with a talk by Inverness writer Jennifer Morag Henderson.


NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

Simply having the information about the risks from smoking is just not enough, says our columnist.


Draw is made for the opening rounds of Highland Amateur Cup

Draw is made for the opening rounds of Highland Amateur Cup

It is the biggest prize in north amateur football.


North Coast 500 caravan park with ‘infinity pitches’ opens

North Coast 500 caravan park with ‘infinity pitches’ opens

A new beach-side caravan park has been officially opened on the North Coast 500.


Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

The region’s new Youth Convener will attend meetings of Highland Council’s education committee.


Highland Pride confirm new parade route for 2025

Highland Pride confirm new parade route for 2025

More details have been confirmed about the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ identities in the Highland capital this June.


Brother and sister prepare for ‘toughest foot race on earth’ to raise funds for Highland charity

Brother and sister prepare for ‘toughest foot race on earth’ to raise funds for Highland charity

A trainee solicitor will attempt what is known as “the toughest foot race on earth” in aid of a Highland charity helping people with complex needs.


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