From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago By Ali Morrison Published: 19:00, 13 February 2021
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From the newspaper of February 16, 1996
Brora folk will have the chance to see the plans for the massive £9 million redevelopment proposed by local textile firm Hunter s at a public meeting in the village next week, organised by Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise. Hunter s of Brora is the biggest private employer in south east Sutherland and the project is regarded as crucial to the company s future. The development is expected to create 30 new jobs and secure the livelihood of the firm s current workforce.
Fortitude show by Golspie mum in coping with ill health wins her award By Caroline McMorran Published: 19:34, 12 February 2021
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A Golspie mother featured in the winning line-up at the Highland Third Sector Interface Awards (HTSIA) 2020.
Tracy Collins, who has an eight-year-old son, scooped the Letâs Get On With it Together Self-Management Excellence Award.
Tracy Collins, Golspie.
HITSA held an online awards presentation ceremony on Thursday evening of last week. The awards are the regionâs flagship ceremony for volunteers and community organisations.
WEATHER ALERT: Ross schools close as overnight snow creates treacherous conditions By Hector MacKenzie
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Updated: 07:51, 10 February 2021
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HUNDREDS more Easter Ross pupils will be learning from home today because of fresh overnight snowfall.
While the majority of children attending Highland Council schools are already learning remotely because of lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus crisis, many remain open for the children of key workers.
Highland Council says that a significant number of primary schools and associated nurseries will be closed today because of bad weather.
More fire stations to act as Covid testing centres after success of trial involving Thurso By Scott Maclennan
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Updated: 08:58, 09 February 2021
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Thurso fire station will continue to act as a Covid testing centre after a successful trial scheme.
A total of 21 Covid testing sites located at fire stations across the NHS Highland area are set to be launched following a successful pilot scheme at Thurso and Lochgilphead.
The partnership between the health board and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) means that the Highlands will get 14 small-scale centres, with Thurso already up and running and the rest operational by mid-March.