Members of the Sutherland County Committee have recommended that Full Council approves an application for £280,000 of funding from the Dornoch Common Good Fund towards the development of a new community centre in Dornoch. The application was submitted by the Dornoch and District Community Association (DADCA) which serves the local community by supporting social, cultural and recreational activities and has been recommended for approval subject to match funding and required permissions being in place.
Members of Sutherland County Committee have approved £104,718 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of a project to modernise Skerray Village Hall in Achtoty. Following a community consultation process, the project aims to make the hall a more welcoming and accessible community space by improving the front and rear of the building, introducing insulation and redesigning the access arrangements.
A Stonehaven resident has become the latest victim in the North East of a fraud known as SIM swapping. The victim first became aware of the scam when she received a text message advising her of a change to her Google password.
Paul Kelso investigates what's driving energy prices higher and how to bring them down now and in the future. It comes as analysts expect the cap to fall by 1% for a typical dual fuel household.
Good Morning Scotland the well known BBC Scotland early morning programme ends today 21 November 2025 A new flagship show, which begins on Monday 24 November, will be presented by Martin Geissler and Laura Maciver. BBC Scotland is launching a new weekday morning news programme, Radio Scotland Breakfast, which will replace the long-running Good Morning Scotland.
Devolving Council Tax support in 2013-14 has massively increased the amount of social security now being administered locally in England. But this change has caused acute and often arbitrary hardship for vulnerable families - illustrating the perils of passing responsibility for deep spending cuts onto local authorities - according to new research published on Thursday 20 November 2025.
Scotland is taking a major step towards becoming a digital-first nation with plans to join public services together through a digital platform, First Minister John Swinney has said. The Scottish Government is building technical infrastructure to lay the groundwork for innovations to connect people and public services.
While the fall in CPI to 3.6 per cent in October, from 3.8 in September, signals the start of a long drift down in inflation, the cost of living remains high meaning the Chancellor must act at the Budget, according to the Resolution Foundation this morning (Wednesday). This fall was largely in line with expectations, as past increases in energy prices dropped out of the 12-month window used to calculate inflation.
Financial markets across the world are flashing red. The S&P 500 has finally turned down after weeks and even months of irrational optimism.
Small Businesses across the UK will benefit from a new support service, bringing together central, devolved, and local support in one place for the first time. UK roadshow kicks off in Newcastle to deliver Government's new business support service to over 100 small businesses.
An Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) article published on 19 November 2025e explains that Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces higher borrowing forecasts ahead of the November 2025 Budget. This may force her to consider cuts to departmental spending or tax rises.
The House Price Index for September 2025 reflects applications received up to the end of September 2025. Estimates for the most recent months are provisional and are likely to be updated as more data is included.
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launches first major cryptocurrency investigation into suspected fraud. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today issued an appeal for investors to come forward with any information they hold about the collapse of a $28 million cryptocurrency scheme called Basis Markets.
Survey reveals 81% of construction workers recognise importance of reporting qualification fraud for site safety, but 78% unclear on how to report it. Construction sector workers feel confident in spotting the signs of qualification fraud, but do not know how to report it, a survey conducted by construction sector partners reveals.
The upcoming UK Budget is generating heavy speculation, with many briefings and policy rumours already circulating. The fiscal position facing the current Chancellor Rachel Reeves is difficult: her predecessor Jeremy Hunt had left only a small "fiscal head-room" of about £9 billion (~0.25% of GDP) before the forecast errors of the independent budget office take effect.
Users and customers of Dornoch Service Point are being advised by The Highland Council that the way in which services are being delivered at the Service Point is changing. From Monday 4 August, customers will be able to: access pay, report and request services through a dedicated direct phone line in the library to a service specialist team.
Highland Councillors have restated their commitment to a partnership between the Council, NHS Highland and WildLand to see a new North Coast Care Facility developed in Tongue in Sutherland at today's meeting of The Highland Council. The development which compliments WildLand’s creation of new housing in the area is underpinned by the Council’s partnership with NHS Highland, who have developed a full business case for a future health and care facility in Tongue.
Highland Council's dedicated road marking team has been fully mobilised to carry out road marking across the Highland region. Chair of Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans, said: "The Council has invested significantly in road maintenance as part of a broader program to improve Highland roads and the dedicated road marking team will help us to improve road safety for our communities.
Works on the Naver Bridge replacement scheme, on the A836 section of the North Coast 500 route near Bettyhill, have reached a major milestone this week with the completion of the in-river works. This includes all piling works for the bridge foundations, and enables the contractor, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, to continue with the remaining foundation and bridge superstructure works throughout the summer months.
Ahead of Easter, the new Achmelvich beach car park and public amenities are now open. Achmelvich beach facilities have undergone a remarkable £1.1m upgrade and transformation of facilities that include an extensive 70 space car park, designated blue badge spaces, new toilet facilities with an accessible toilet, baby changing facility and two outdoor cold-water showers, cycle rack, recycling bins and new signage and interpretation.
