NEWS

Ardgay Stores owners ‘overwhelmed’ by community response after ‘heartbreaking’ robbery

Owners of an Ardgay shop and take-away say they are “lost for words” after a show of support from its local community.

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services for women and children in the Highlands could close under funding plans by Highland Council, Women’s Aid groups are warning.

Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

The exhibition, which features a treasure trove of photos of the line from times gone by, was a big success when it was previously held in Thurso.

Second volume of tales ‘from the horse’s mouth’ by former-music teacher from Gartymore hits the shelves

Picasso’s Piebald Perspectives: Vol 2, ‘Brief Encanter’ is not only a book for 'horsey' types.

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.

It’s a beautiful place: Abandoned exhibition opens at village harbour venue

Waterlines heritage centre in Caithness was hailed as “a fantastic space” at the opening of an exhibition of work by Angus Mackay and Jane McDonough.

Maree Todd calls on unpaid carers to check eligibility for support

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd is urging unpaid carers to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland.

Brandon’s version of Lonely This Christmas set to be a festive favourite

Brandon McPhee has begun the countdown to the festive season by releasing his arrangement of a classic UK Christmas number one from 50 years ago.

Goals and challenges at heart of discussion as Whisky Talks event brings community together in Inverness

Whisky enthusiasts and industry representatives gathered in Inverness to celebrate the spirit and discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector.

Wester Ross driver who hit 102mph at Achanalt had sped before

The court heard the 57-year-old had a similar conviction before.

Dornoch-born golfer honoured either side of the Atlantic

He was a highly influential figure in the development of US golf.

How I became an award-winning teenage journalist — and you can too

Our reporter, Iona MacDonald (18) shares how she got a head start in journalism — and how you can too.

Highland charities to be offered “lightbulb moment” inspiration to boost funding

Good causes in the Highlands looking for inspiration to boost income can attend a major networking event in Inverness next week.

Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

Modest driver from Easter Ross says he’s simply doing the job he loves.

LOOKING BACK: Gentlemen from Golspie Motors

A group outside Golspie Motors sometime in the 1970s.

Caithness and Sutherland ‘book fairies’ are back for 16 days of activism

The Women’s Aid charity for the far north will welcome back its “book fairies” for a fourth year to help raise awareness of domestic violence.

Former Highland League club now ineligible for promotion back to division

They have lost their SFA entry level licence.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The circus comes to Bettyhill, and the puzzle of the missing ferrets

Extracts from the Sutherland Constabulary Occurrence Books held at the Highland Archive Centre.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru