The Northern Times (@northerntimes.co.uk)

The Northern Times

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The weekly newspaper for Sutherland and the North in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1899. https://www.northern-times.co.uk/

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5 Dec 2025

dlvr.itUPDATE: Two people hurt in 2-vehicle crash that closed A9 south of Wick for almost 3 hoursTwo people were injured in a crash that closed the A9 south of Wick for almost three hours.

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5 Dec 2025

dlvr.itClosure 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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5 Dec 2025

dlvr.itRed squirrel range up 25% in Highlands after conservation effortsDelighted 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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4 Dec 2025

dlvr.itBREAKING: Crash closes A9 20 miles south of Wick with emergency services at sceneA crash has closed the A9 in both directions 20 miles south of Wick.

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4 Dec 2025

dlvr.itTimespan to hold community festive event to celebrate Best Small Museum Project win and Ukrainian linksThe museum is hosting an afternoon of food, culture, singing, dancing and seasonal crafts.

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4 Dec 2025

dlvr.itFrom 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 weekAll the gigs, gatherings and goings-on in Sutherland this weekend and next week.

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4 Dec 2025

dlvr.itIs it a cone or a cone-ifer? Infamous traffic cone decked out in Christmas tree lightsStep 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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4 Dec 2025

dlvr.itFresh doubts over A9 dualling 2035 deadline amid private finance cost fearsThe Scottish Government reportedly feels it is not value for money.

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3 Dec 2025

dlvr.itHighland Council welcomes ‘tourist tax’ legislation changes pledged by Scottish GovernmentHighland Council is welcoming Scottish Government moves that would allow greater flexibility in introducing the controversial Visitor Levy Scheme.

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3 Dec 2025

dlvr.itLand reform campaigner Lesley Riddoch’s ode to the far north ahead of A’Chraobh Gaelic spiral 25 year anniversaryThe community celebration at Borgie Woods takes place this weekend.

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3 Dec 2025

dlvr.it‘Tough decisions’ warning as council faces £47m budget holeA £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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3 Dec 2025

dlvr.itQuestions invited from KW10 residents over pop-up workers’ village in Golspie as public meeting to be heldA 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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3 Dec 2025

dlvr.itPolice launch drink and drug-driving crackdown as offences soar in HighlandsPolice Scotland launches festive drink and drug-driving crackdown as offences soar across the Highlands.

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3 Dec 2025

dlvr.itInverness Castle Experience tickets set to go on saleA notice on the coming attraction’s website this morning states that tickets will be available from tomorrow.

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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itDornoch’s Christmas Fair ends in lantern paradeA community lantern procession brought the fair to a close.

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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itFar north community policing buildings among 180 ‘lost’ since creation of single police forceThe list includes northern stations such as those previously situated in Lairg, Bonar Bridge, Brora, Dornoch and Castletown.

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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itScottish Water plans large solar farm at water treatment works near LairgThe utility company is seeking to install 528 ground-mounted solar panels at its Savalbeg Water Treatment Works.

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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itHighland 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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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itScottish Government visitor levy ‘u-turn’ to allow fixed or percentage rate chargesThe minister for public finance Ivan McKee signals a new Bill will be tabled to change the legislation early next year.

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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itHighland MSP lodges motion to celebrate success of Green Shores partnership in Dornoch after award winGreen Shores won the Coast and Waters Award for its long running saltmarsh restoration work.

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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itREV JAMES CURRALL: The extraordinary story of a community that built its own church against the oddsA new church opened its doors after decades of saving, praying, and hoping.

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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itHighland 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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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itMac’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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2 Dec 2025

dlvr.itNHS Highland staff ‘poor practice’ sparks fears of heightened risk of a major cyber attackBut the health board is working to ‘update and improve the national mandatory training packages’.

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1 Dec 2025

dlvr.itIdeal weather conditions for Culrain Christmas tree lights switch-onAnna Sutherland was given the honour of switching on the lights this year.

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1 Dec 2025

dlvr.itShort-term lets control area to be considered for SutherlandMore than half of the house sales in Sutherland in the last four years have gone to buyers from outside the area, a new report shows.

dlvr.itCouncillors approve key funding for Dornoch’s new community hubSutherland councillors back major Common Good bid as plans for modern facility move to full council.

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1 Dec 2025

dlvr.itFunding boost for Skerray Hall modernisation projectLocal councillors have agreed to contribute over £100,000 from the Community Regeneration Fund to the Skerray Hall modernisation project.

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1 Dec 2025

dlvr.itSafer roads ahead as Golspie plans new pedestrian crossingPland for a new A9 pedestrian crossing in Golspie aims to improve safety for residents and visitors.

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1 Dec 2025

dlvr.itHelmsdale’s own space pioneer to speak at major expoRetired Virgin Galactic chief pilot David Mackay returns to Scotland as a keynote speaker at this Thursday’s Space-Comm Expo.

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1 Dec 2025

dlvr.itFingers crossed Scotland’s World Cup adventure leads to Boston!The sports obsessed city has so much to offer football fans from any World Cup qualifying nation.

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30 Nov 2025

dlvr.itHighland workforce call to action to meet burgeoning multibillion-pound investment demandWith £100bn investment over the next 15 years driven by renewable energy, the region needs to build new skills and grow the working age population.

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30 Nov 2025

dlvr.itLinks House in Dornoch ranked amongst top 50 UK boutique hotelsA Dornoch hotel has been ranked among the finest boutique accommodation stays in the UK.

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30 Nov 2025

dlvr.itHighland library team members recognised for long-standing service clocking up more than 200 years collectivelyLong-serving team members across various Highland libraries were recognised for their efforts — as they clocked up a whopping 210 years collectively.

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30 Nov 2025

dlvr.itNorth Coast 500 seeking new executive chair to lead next phase of route’s developmentNorth Coast 500 has launched a recruitment campaign for a new executive chair to guide the organisation through its next decade.

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29 Nov 2025

dlvr.itWhen Easter Ross pipers called the tune for Hollywood iconThey’ve travelled the world but a one-off performance very close to home with the Star Wars legend will never be forgotten.

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29 Nov 2025

dlvr.itHelmsdale-based mobile outreach museum wins national accoladeTimespan was recognised for its People’s Mobile Archive, an outreach scheme designed for members of the community in east Sutherland.

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29 Nov 2025

dlvr.itPICTURES: Special presentations for Highland Cross stalwarts as charities receive donationsA series of special presentations were made as the community of the Highland Cross gathered to celebrate another year of funding good causes.

dlvr.itNew tax on EV drivers ‘will hit rural residents hardest’People living in rural areas should be given relief from a newly announced tax on electric vehicle drivers, according to a north MSP.

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.itWoodland activities to mark 25 years of A’Chraobh spiral tree walk in Borgie ForestA full day of woodland activities next weekend will mark the 25th anniversary of a spiral tree walk in north Sutherland.

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.itCaithness family history talk on Brora’s £5m Old Clyne School developmentThe £5 million redevelopment of Old Clyne School in Brora will be the focus of Caithness Family History Society’s December meeting.

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.itBrora Rangers on catch-up mission ahead of Forres clashBrora Rangers will be looking to make the most of their title rivals being involved in other competitions this weekend.

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.itFallen tree blocks railway line between Helmsdale and Kildonan as high winds continueA tree is blocking the railway, causing cancellations and delays on services between Helmsdale and Kildonan.

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.itContempt expert outlines ‘unique scenario’ as Altnabreac pair appear at Inverness court after arrestA Caithness couple who are accused of making a video recording of civil proceedings they were involved in have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court.

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.it114 homes in north-west Highlands without power after night of stormsA power cut has hit 114 homes in the north-west Highlands.

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.itTHIS WEEK: Festive gatherings, Christmas fairs, light switch-ons – What’s On in Sutherland?What’s On in Sutherland?

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28 Nov 2025

dlvr.itSutherland Women’s Aid group warns Highland Council funding cuts could have ‘devastating impact’ on women experiencing high-risk abuseCASWA has warned that cuts amounting to around £55,000 could be ‘devastating’ for women in the far north.

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27 Nov 2025

dlvr.itHighland Cross reveals fundraising total for 2025 event at charity handover nightParticipants in a long-running challenge have raised more than enough to donate five new vehicles to charities across the Highlands.