NEWS

Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

IMPACT30 was launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in 2018 to help nurture and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Three East Sutherland development trusts join forces to create community digital radio station

Community digital radio stations cover a small area and are run by volunteers on a not-for-profit basis.

MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

A Highlands and Islands MSP has contacted Scottish Ministers again calling for a freeze on any more closures of VisitScotland’s iCentres.

Fundraising book of favourite recipes created by Sutherland hospital Friends group makes perfect Christmas gift

Staff at the Lawson Memorial Hospital and Cambusavie Unit in Golspie were aked for their favourite recipes.

PICTURES: Assynt wych elm trees celebrated at latest awareness-raising event

The latest event by the Wych Elm in Assynt Project looked at how elms are part of the rainforest ecology.

Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

It’s a poignant day for Tain for a number of reasons. The event marks the start of the festive countdown.

Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

The council is seeking views over options to increase house rents by 8, 9 or 10 per cent - warning that the money raised is vital for maintenance.

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signed off today as most locally produced programming at the radio station comes to an end.

RAF pilot’s ankle ‘almost torn off’ after plane ‘shredded’ in near-fatal crash

A pilot has described the moment his plane’s engine cut out before a crash that almost took his life.

WHAT’S ON: Festive spirit in the air with craft fairs, ceilidhs, markets and more across Sutherland this coming week

What’s on this week in Sutherland

New Cairngorm Mountain boss delighted that funicular is returning for this winter

Kate Forbes says there is ‘huge untapped potential in the future of the mountain’

PICTURES: Gateway artwork to welcome visitors to grounds of Inverness Castle

A striking new artwork will greet visitors to the grounds of Inverness Castle when it reopens.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.

Borgie girl (10) sells home baking and books to gives charity a fundraising boost

Megan Maclean raised just over £443 for the TYKES Young Carers’ Project.

Meeting to be held in Brora to discuss setting up a community Men’s Shed

Ross Murray from the Scottish Men’s Shed Association will attend the meeting.

Brora manager backs side to pull off Scottish Cup upset of the season at Livingston

It is only three years since the Cattachs pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history.

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.

Maree Todd says new winter heating payment has ‘righted a disgraceful wrong’

A new winter heating payment will be “a vital lifeline” for pensioners in Scotland, according to the SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.