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The Northern Times
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The weekly newspaper for Sutherland and the North in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1899.
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UPDATE: Two people hurt in 2-vehicle crash that closed A9 south of Wick for almost 3 hours
Two people were injured in a crash that closed the A9 south of Wick for almost three hours.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Closure of Sutherland Inn has ‘ripped the heart out of Brora’
The Sutherland Inn, located in the centre of Brora, closed in September.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Red squirrel range up 25% in Highlands after conservation efforts
Delighted conservationists have hailed the success of a red squirrel conservation scheme after their range jumped 25% - with dozens of new sites.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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BREAKING: Crash closes A9 20 miles south of Wick with emergency services at scene
A crash has closed the A9 in both directions 20 miles south of Wick.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Timespan to hold community festive event to celebrate Best Small Museum Project win and Ukrainian links
The museum is hosting an afternoon of food, culture, singing, dancing and seasonal crafts.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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From Lairg Winterfest to Christmas lights switch-on events and the 25th anniversary celebration of the Gaelic Tree Spiral at Borgie, there is plenty going on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
All the gigs, gatherings and goings-on in Sutherland this weekend and next week.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Is it a cone or a cone-ifer? Infamous traffic cone decked out in Christmas tree lights
Step aside Glasgow, there’s a new traffic cone star on the rise after Tain’s infamous High Street cone was decked out in Christmas tree lights.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Fresh doubts over A9 dualling 2035 deadline amid private finance cost fears
The Scottish Government reportedly feels it is not value for money.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Highland Council welcomes ‘tourist tax’ legislation changes pledged by Scottish Government
Highland Council is welcoming Scottish Government moves that would allow greater flexibility in introducing the controversial Visitor Levy Scheme.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Land reform campaigner Lesley Riddoch’s ode to the far north ahead of A’Chraobh Gaelic spiral 25 year anniversary
The community celebration at Borgie Woods takes place this weekend.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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‘Tough decisions’ warning as council faces £47m budget hole
A £47m hole in Highland Council’s finances has sparked calls for the public to help shape its next budget - amid warnings of “tough decisions” ahead.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Questions invited from KW10 residents over pop-up workers’ village in Golspie as public meeting to be held
A public meeting to discuss a proposal to develop a temporary workers’ village at Golspie is to be held on December 8.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Police launch drink and drug-driving crackdown as offences soar in Highlands
Police Scotland launches festive drink and drug-driving crackdown as offences soar across the Highlands.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Inverness Castle Experience tickets set to go on sale
A notice on the coming attraction’s website this morning states that tickets will be available from tomorrow.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Dornoch’s Christmas Fair ends in lantern parade
A community lantern procession brought the fair to a close.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Far north community policing buildings among 180 ‘lost’ since creation of single police force
The list includes northern stations such as those previously situated in Lairg, Bonar Bridge, Brora, Dornoch and Castletown.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Scottish Water plans large solar farm at water treatment works near Lairg
The utility company is seeking to install 528 ground-mounted solar panels at its Savalbeg Water Treatment Works.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Highland Heroes 2026: Who will be the ultimate hero of heroes?
The hero of heroes will be chosen from among your winners. Nominate your local Heroes now for their chance to become the ultimate hero of heroes
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December 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Scottish Government visitor levy ‘u-turn’ to allow fixed or percentage rate charges
The minister for public finance Ivan McKee signals a new Bill will be tabled to change the legislation early next year.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Highland MSP lodges motion to celebrate success of Green Shores partnership in Dornoch after award win
Green Shores won the Coast and Waters Award for its long running saltmarsh restoration work.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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REV JAMES CURRALL: The extraordinary story of a community that built its own church against the odds
A new church opened its doors after decades of saving, praying, and hoping.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Highland crofting remains ‘a vital and forward looking part  of Scotland’s rural fabric’
‘Forty years on, crofting remains a vital and forward looking part  of Scotland’s rural fabric.’
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December 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Mac’s £12k top dog as Dingwall Mart sale ‘a flyer from start to finish’
The mart said that the whole sale average of £5100 ‘reflects the quality of dogs that was forward and is a huge credit to the vendors’.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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NHS Highland staff ‘poor practice’ sparks fears of heightened risk of a major cyber attack
But the health board is working to ‘update and improve the national mandatory training packages’.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Ideal weather conditions for Culrain Christmas tree lights switch-on
Anna Sutherland was given the honour of switching on the lights this year.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM