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Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

04 December 2024
Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

04 December 2024

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.


Road surfacing works on A9 south of Alness extended due to low temperatures

04 December 2024
Road surfacing works on A9 south of Alness extended due to low temperatures

Road surfacing works on A9 south of Alness extended due to low temperatures

04 December 2024

North motorists face an extra day of disruption on the A9 as resurfacing works near Alness have been delayed.


‘The world just stood still’: Dornoch mum celebrates incredible double car win

04 December 2024
‘The world just stood still’: Dornoch mum celebrates incredible double car win

‘The world just stood still’: Dornoch mum celebrates incredible double car win

04 December 2024

Hairdresser Lucy Pickup, from Dornoch, said her ‘heart stopped’ when the phone rang.


Dingwall Players’ panto production of Treasure Island cancelled due to ‘operational issues’

04 December 2024
Dingwall Players’ panto production of Treasure Island cancelled due to ‘operational issues’

Dingwall Players’ panto production of Treasure Island cancelled due to ‘operational issues’

04 December 2024

The pantomime was due to take place next week.


St Duthus end 51-year-old ‘hoodoo’ with away league win over Alness United

03 December 2024
St Duthus end 51-year-old ‘hoodoo’ with away league win over Alness United

St Duthus end 51-year-old ‘hoodoo’ with away league win over Alness United

03 December 2024

The win for the Tain side was their first ever in an away league fixture against Alness United.


Residents at Fortrose care home strike a pose for ‘Black Isle Style’ fundraiser

03 December 2024
Residents at Fortrose care home strike a pose for ‘Black Isle Style’ fundraiser

Residents at Fortrose care home strike a pose for ‘Black Isle Style’ fundraiser

03 December 2024

The event raised over £3000 for the residents’ comfort fund.


Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

02 December 2024
Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

02 December 2024

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period


Award-winning author Kirsty Gunn to hold free festive workshop at Dornoch Library

23 November 2024
Award-winning author Kirsty Gunn to hold free festive workshop at Dornoch Library

Award-winning author Kirsty Gunn to hold free festive workshop at Dornoch Library

23 November 2024

Dornoch Library is preparing to host a morning of glitter, glue and Christmas twinkle on Monday, December 16


Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

22 November 2024
Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

22 November 2024

Micro-bloggers in the Highlands are among 21 million to now use the upstart app.


Schools in Alness and Plockton among those closed as over 2400 children across Highlands hit by snow closures

20 November 2024
Schools in Alness and Plockton among those closed as over 2400 children across Highlands hit by snow closures

Schools in Alness and Plockton among those closed as over 2400 children across Highlands hit by snow closures

20 November 2024

Three secondary schools (694 pupils), 25 primary schools (1515 pupils) and 18 nurseries (239 children) have been affected.


UPDATE: A9 clear after restrictions due to crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024
UPDATE: A9 clear after restrictions due to crash south of Tore roundabout

UPDATE: A9 clear after restrictions due to crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024

The A9 is now clear following a crash near Tore.


A9 traffic restricted after crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024
A9 traffic restricted after crash south of Tore roundabout

A9 traffic restricted after crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024

Police are in attendance.


PICTURES: Cross country success for Kiltearn Primary boys and girls at Fairburn Centre

11 November 2024
PICTURES: Cross country success for Kiltearn Primary boys and girls at Fairburn Centre

PICTURES: Cross country success for Kiltearn Primary boys and girls at Fairburn Centre

11 November 2024

Around 160 pupils from schools in Easter Ross and Sutherland pounded the paths at Fairburn Activity Centre last Monday.


Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

11 November 2024
Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

11 November 2024

Victoria Erasmus will take the chair for UHI Inverness in 2025, while Eilidh Kennedy McLean MBE will take up her position for UHI Moray in December.


WATCH: St Duthus FC committee man named as ‘Best Volunteer in Adult Football’ in SFA North grassroots awards

04 November 2024
WATCH: St Duthus FC committee man named as ‘Best Volunteer in Adult Football’ in SFA North grassroots awards

WATCH: St Duthus FC committee man named as ‘Best Volunteer in Adult Football’ in SFA North grassroots awards

04 November 2024

Ian Christie has spent the past 16 years giving up his time as a volunteer for Tain Thistle and St Duthus football clubs.


PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

03 November 2024
PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

03 November 2024

The winners of this year’s Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFAD) were announced on Friday night.


Invergordon take the points and Jock Mackay Cup in Easter Ross derby win over Alness United

02 November 2024
Invergordon take the points and Jock Mackay Cup in Easter Ross derby win over Alness United

Invergordon take the points and Jock Mackay Cup in Easter Ross derby win over Alness United

02 November 2024

North Caledonian League champions Invergordon kept the pressure on league leaders Halkirk United with a 3-1 home win.


Tain re-clothing charity benefits from latest donation from Friends of Alan Ross memorial fund

01 November 2024
Tain re-clothing charity benefits from latest donation from Friends of Alan Ross memorial fund

Tain re-clothing charity benefits from latest donation from Friends of Alan Ross memorial fund

01 November 2024

Tain-based charity Kats Second Editions received a donation of £500.


Fears over speeds on ‘nightmare’ road in Arabella as petition opposing £36m Easter Ross Acorn Energy biogas bid hits 2k signatures

01 November 2024
Fears over speeds on ‘nightmare’ road in Arabella as petition opposing £36m Easter Ross Acorn Energy biogas bid hits 2k signatures

Fears over speeds on ‘nightmare’ road in Arabella as petition opposing £36m Easter Ross Acorn Energy biogas bid hits 2k signatures

01 November 2024

Alarmed residents are calling for urgent action to impose speed restrictions on a busy rural road in Easter Ross


Alness United edged out in 10-goal thriller against Forres Mechanics

31 October 2024
Alness United edged out in 10-goal thriller against Forres Mechanics

Alness United edged out in 10-goal thriller against Forres Mechanics

31 October 2024

Epic encounter in Under-18 Highland League North.


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