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WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

17 March 2024
WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

17 March 2024

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.


WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

16 March 2024
WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

16 March 2024

A doctor who has helped care for children at Raigmore Hospital for 20 years has been named this year's Highland Heroes' healthcare hero.


Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

16 March 2024
Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

16 March 2024

New research reveals the growing popularity of Scottish traditional music.


Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

16 March 2024
Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

16 March 2024

The number of births registered in Scotland in the fourth quarter of last year fell by almost eight per cent against the average.


Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

16 March 2024
Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

16 March 2024

Young people may be missing out on help because they don’t realise they are carers it has been claimed.


Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

16 March 2024
Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

16 March 2024

People across the Highlands are being encouraged to sign up for a national challenge to address the country’s litter emergency.


PICTURES: West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show names its pick of the bunch

15 March 2024
PICTURES: West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show names its pick of the bunch

PICTURES: West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show names its pick of the bunch

15 March 2024

Murkle Community Centre was a blaze of colour last Saturday for the West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show.


Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

15 March 2024
Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

15 March 2024

Police Scotland’s first national campaign of the year is about to commence with the focus on speed limits.


Bower Primary 'blown away' be Tesco Wick donation

03 March 2024
Bower Primary 'blown away' be Tesco Wick donation

Bower Primary 'blown away' be Tesco Wick donation

03 March 2024

Tesco stepped in to help local school pupils keen to boost their reading range recently.


Highland firms urged to get involved in food waste initiative

02 March 2024
Highland firms urged to get involved in food waste initiative

Highland firms urged to get involved in food waste initiative

02 March 2024

Food and drink firms in the Highland Council area interested in improving environmental performance are being encouraged to join a new group.


Highland Council explores links with North Sea nations

02 March 2024
Highland Council explores links with North Sea nations

Highland Council explores links with North Sea nations

02 March 2024

The importance of strengthening links between the Highlands and European communities linked by the North Sea has been highlighted during talks.


Fish landings down at Scrabster

02 March 2024
Fish landings down at Scrabster

Fish landings down at Scrabster

02 March 2024

The value of fish landings at Scrabster was the third highest for Scottish ports in January but down compared to the same month last year.


Better late than never for Bower Burns celebrations

02 March 2024
Better late than never for Bower Burns celebrations

Better late than never for Bower Burns celebrations

02 March 2024

Bad weather prevented Bower Primary School marking Burns Day on January 25 – but nothing was going to stop them celebrating completely.


Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

01 March 2024
Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

01 March 2024

Highland Greens MSP Ariane Burgess is calling for a Far North Line station closed last year to be reopened.


Highland empty homes officer up for award

27 February 2024
Highland empty homes officer up for award

Highland empty homes officer up for award

27 February 2024

A woman working to make sure Highland homes are being put to the best use is in the running for a national award in recognition of her achievements.


NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

27 February 2024
NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

27 February 2024

Dog attacks on Scottish livestock cost an estimated £123,000 last year, more than double the 2022 cost, latest figures from NFU Mutual reveal.


NHS Highland to hold vaccination clinics in Caithness in March

27 February 2024
NHS Highland to hold vaccination clinics in Caithness in March

NHS Highland to hold vaccination clinics in Caithness in March

27 February 2024

NHS Highland is holding winter vaccination clinics for eligible adults in Caithness in March.


Wick and Thurso to join World Day of Prayer led by Christian women of Palestine

25 February 2024
Wick and Thurso to join World Day of Prayer led by Christian women of Palestine

Wick and Thurso to join World Day of Prayer led by Christian women of Palestine

25 February 2024

Local churches are set to come together in Wick and Thurso to celebrate the annual World Day of Prayer.


Nearly 1000 calls to Caithness police over two-month period

24 February 2024
Nearly 1000 calls to Caithness police over two-month period

Nearly 1000 calls to Caithness police over two-month period

24 February 2024

Just short of 1000 incidents were reported to police across the Caithness area over a two-month period.


Wick school celebrates 'Love and Kindness' with help for Caithness Food Bank

19 February 2024
Wick school celebrates 'Love and Kindness' with help for Caithness Food Bank

Wick school celebrates 'Love and Kindness' with help for Caithness Food Bank

19 February 2024

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School have been collecting goods to donate to the local food bank.


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