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Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025
Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025

Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.


CalMac cancels Tuesday Ullapool-Stornoway sailings amid 46mph winds, with Wednesday under review

03 March 2025
CalMac cancels Tuesday Ullapool-Stornoway sailings amid 46mph winds, with Wednesday under review

CalMac cancels Tuesday Ullapool-Stornoway sailings amid 46mph winds, with Wednesday under review

03 March 2025

Passenger and freight services have been affected.


Easter Ross primaries named in Highland top five in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

02 March 2025
Easter Ross primaries named in Highland top five in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

Easter Ross primaries named in Highland top five in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

02 March 2025

Schools in Alness and Tain made the Highlands’ top five in The Sunday Times’ Scottish primary school league table, released today.


Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025
Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025

Local authorities such as Highland Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.


Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

26 February 2025
Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

26 February 2025

In Highland, £36,821,471 has been paid out over the last four years, with 11,775 of children benefitting as of December 2024.


Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025
Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025

Promoters believe Puls8 can be ‘the biggest indoor dance event in Inverness history’.


New mobile libraries worth £332k to be deployed across north and west to replace temporary service

19 February 2025
New mobile libraries worth £332k to be deployed across north and west to replace temporary service

New mobile libraries worth £332k to be deployed across north and west to replace temporary service

19 February 2025

Highland Council and High Life Highland have announced the purchase of two new mobile libraries.


Alness United turn to north-west Sutherland league in bid to “bridge gap” between youths and seniors

17 February 2025
Alness United turn to north-west Sutherland league in bid to “bridge gap” between youths and seniors

Alness United turn to north-west Sutherland league in bid to “bridge gap” between youths and seniors

17 February 2025

Alness United hope to gain entry to the North-west Sutherland league this summer.


Scottish wrestling group W3L kicks off Working Man’s grappling tour with Dingwall date

12 February 2025
Scottish wrestling group W3L kicks off Working Man’s grappling tour with Dingwall date

Scottish wrestling group W3L kicks off Working Man’s grappling tour with Dingwall date

12 February 2025

Grapple fans in Easter Ross are in for a treat this month as wrestling stars prepare to descend upon the Royal British Legion.


North Caley clubs ‘raise the standard’ with Quality Mark award drive ahead of 2025-26 season

10 February 2025
North Caley clubs ‘raise the standard’ with Quality Mark award drive ahead of 2025-26 season

North Caley clubs ‘raise the standard’ with Quality Mark award drive ahead of 2025-26 season

10 February 2025

Highland football clubs operating at the grassroots level have been taking steps to meet new criteria for participation after the summer.


PICTURES: Hundreds watch live stream of Black Isle charge rector institution

09 February 2025
PICTURES: Hundreds watch live stream of Black Isle charge rector institution

PICTURES: Hundreds watch live stream of Black Isle charge rector institution

09 February 2025

Over 100 people attended a “wonderful service” at St Andrew’s church in Fortrose this past Saturday, for the institution of a new rector.


Parents of child with non-verbal autism ‘kept in dark’ by Highland Council after incident which resulted in staff suspension

07 February 2025
Parents of child with non-verbal autism ‘kept in dark’ by Highland Council after incident which resulted in staff suspension

Parents of child with non-verbal autism ‘kept in dark’ by Highland Council after incident which resulted in staff suspension

07 February 2025

Parents of a child with autism have hit out after being denied any details of an “incident” involving their daughter.


Invergordon planning for Highland League and making ground compliant

06 February 2025
Invergordon planning for Highland League and making ground compliant

Invergordon planning for Highland League and making ground compliant

06 February 2025

Plans to install floodlights, erect a stand and build a wall were revealed in a planning application a fortnight ago.


Pub throws impromptu darts night to fund life-saving kit for Tain in memory of Ellie Chapman

06 February 2025
Pub throws impromptu darts night to fund life-saving kit for Tain in memory of Ellie Chapman

Pub throws impromptu darts night to fund life-saving kit for Tain in memory of Ellie Chapman

06 February 2025

An impromptu evening of charity darts and fundraising took in over £700 towards a 10th AED for Tain.


PICTURES: Dingwall bingo players ‘go loco’ for Highland Hospice and Autism & Neurodiversity North

04 February 2025
PICTURES: Dingwall bingo players ‘go loco’ for Highland Hospice and Autism & Neurodiversity North

PICTURES: Dingwall bingo players ‘go loco’ for Highland Hospice and Autism & Neurodiversity North

04 February 2025

Support worker Simone Stewart has held the event for the last four years.


Alness youngsters share points in Under-18 Highland League clash

31 January 2025
Alness youngsters share points in Under-18 Highland League clash

Alness youngsters share points in Under-18 Highland League clash

31 January 2025

Point apiece at Dalmore Park.


Black Isle charge worshippers prepare to welcome new rector this weekend

30 January 2025
Black Isle charge worshippers prepare to welcome new rector this weekend

Black Isle charge worshippers prepare to welcome new rector this weekend

30 January 2025

New rector Father Alex has championed the use of social media as a ‘mission tool’.


‘Dabbers at the ready’ for bingo-themed night to raise cash for ‘essential’ equipment at new Dingwall neurodiversity play scheme

29 January 2025
‘Dabbers at the ready’ for bingo-themed night to raise cash for ‘essential’ equipment at new Dingwall neurodiversity play scheme

‘Dabbers at the ready’ for bingo-themed night to raise cash for ‘essential’ equipment at new Dingwall neurodiversity play scheme

29 January 2025

A Dingwall support worker is appealing to the public to take a trip back to the 1980s this weekend.


WATCH: Highland-wide autism and ADHD events charity hailed as 'invaluable' after helping 322 families in 2024

27 January 2025
WATCH: Highland-wide autism and ADHD events charity hailed as 'invaluable' after helping 322 families in 2024

WATCH: Highland-wide autism and ADHD events charity hailed as 'invaluable' after helping 322 families in 2024

27 January 2025

Volunteer-run charity This Is Me Highland, founded in 2018, enjoyed its most successful year in 2024.


Dingwall native prepares to tackle London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after ‘inspirational’ Dad’s battle with blood cancer

20 January 2025
Dingwall native prepares to tackle London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after ‘inspirational’ Dad’s battle with blood cancer

Dingwall native prepares to tackle London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after ‘inspirational’ Dad’s battle with blood cancer

20 January 2025

Preparing to return to the marathon circuit, Lewis Smith has now made it his mission to support Leukaemia UK.


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