NEWS

£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

A £50m investment is set to boost Highland Broadband’s roll-out of superfast internet to more than 150 towns and villages by the end of the year.

Tongue community to look into feasibility of buying historic St Andrew’s Church

A working group has been set up to find out the costs involved in buying and maintaining the building.

Ullapool tour guide ‘blown away’ after spotting creature in Highland waters

An Ullapool tour boat operator was “blown away” after spotting this creature in west Highland shores.

Singer and songwriter Fifidiny to perform at Eden Court’s Under Canvas summer festival

Fifidiny grew up in Lairg but now lives in Edinburgh

We’re desperate to avoid a shock result, says Brora manager

Steven Mackay admitted Brora Rangers were “slightly fortunate” to edge a 2-1 victory in the midweek Highland League derby against Wick Academy.

Helmsdale bricklayer is called up to play for Scotland at World Cup

He is set to represent his country.

Tributes paid to Grantown pioneer Frank Strang who put spaceport on UK map

Wife Dani says: ‘Frank ripped up the rule book and lived life fearlessly’

World is heading to the Highlands for ‘oat cuisine’ glory

Competitors announced for 32nd Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship

Thurso stop-off for charity cyclist aiming to visit every Samaritans branch in Scotland

Neil Beattie has covered more than 1100 miles through some of the country’s toughest terrain.

John O’Groats no longer the destination for rowers misidentified as ‘illegal migrants’

The team of four endurance rowers who were mistaken for possible illegal migrants by an MP won’t be going all the way to John O’Groats after all.

Highland organisations urged to apply for Creative Communities Fund

Highland organisations can apply for grants up to £35,000 to fund local arts and creative community projects.

Sutherland’s MP and MSP back call for Scottish and UK Governments to hold urgent debates over impact of major renewable energy projects on Highland communities

MP Jamie Stone and MSP Maree Todd attended a convention of community councils in Inverness yesterday.

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

A flood alert has been issued by SEPA today, with the Highlands and Moray at risk due to localised heavy rain.

Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

Sponsored by SJ Highland Construction, female entrepreneurs and business leaders across the region will be celebrated at an awards ceremony.

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

The Met Office has issued a new alert for thunderstorms which could hit the Highlands and Moray today and tomorrow.

Colourful Pinky Col Invitational now an ‘integral part of Royal Dornoch calendar’

Local charities are set to share a £5000 windfall from the memorial golf competition.

Damning letter alleges toxic atmosphere of bullying and drug taking at Dounreay with some staff feeling ‘suicidal’

An anonymous letter was sent to the John O’Groat Journal office with allegations of ‘bullying and aggressive behaviour’ within a Dounreay department.

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

Non appearance aggravated tensions as campaigners demand Planning Inquiry Commission into projects.

WARNING: ‘Very high risk’ of wildfires in the Highlands and Moray as temperatures soar to 25C

Members of the public are being warned that much of the Highlands and Moray will be at “very high risk” of wildfires over the next few days.

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

A packed and passionate Inverness meeting was told ‘no financial compensation can ever replace what we stand to lose.’