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Helmsdale’s own space pioneer to speak at major expo - Northern Times
Helmsdale’s own space pioneer to speak at major expo Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 7:58 am
Helmsdale-based mobile outreach museum wins national accolade - Northern Times
Helmsdale-based mobile outreach museum wins national accolade Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 4:00 pm
Fallen tree blocks railway line between Helmsdale and Kildonan as high winds continue - John O'Groat Journal
Fallen tree blocks railway line between Helmsdale and Kildonan as high winds continue John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 11:32 am
A897 closed north of Helmsdale as artic lorry comes off road - John O'Groat Journal
A897 closed north of Helmsdale as artic lorry comes off road John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 10:37 am
Helmsdale organisations awarded wind farm funding boost - Northern Times
Helmsdale organisations awarded wind farm funding boost Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Helmsdale secures backing for Trinkie feasibility study - Northern Times
Helmsdale secures backing for Trinkie feasibility study Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Sale of Bunillidh Church in Helmsdale sparks local interest from community crofting group - Northern Times
Sale of Bunillidh Church in Helmsdale sparks local interest from community crofting group Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Helmsdale darts star claims another title with victory in Inverness - Northern Times
Helmsdale darts star claims another title with victory in Inverness Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Helmsdale bricklayer is on target to be crowned Scottish Singles champion - Northern Times
Helmsdale bricklayer is on target to be crowned Scottish Singles champion Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
88 deer seen on stretch of A9 near Helmsdale on one night - Northern Times
88 deer seen on stretch of A9 near Helmsdale on one night Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 30 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
38 year-old man arrested after late-night A9 crash near Helmsdale - Northern Times
38 year-old man arrested after late-night A9 crash near Helmsdale Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
One hurt in late-night A9 crash south of Helmsdale - Northern Times
One hurt in late-night A9 crash south of Helmsdale Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
‘A huge help’: Helmsdale piper among 27 UHI students to receive renewable grant funding - Northern Times
‘A huge help’: Helmsdale piper among 27 UHI students to receive renewable grant funding Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Inside Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne's life in remote Scottish village - Daily Express
Inside Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne's life in remote Scottish village Daily Express
📢 Published on 📅 18 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne's quiet life in 'special' Scottish village - Daily Record
Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne's quiet life in 'special' Scottish village Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 18 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Inside Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne's life in tiny Scottish village - The Mirror
Inside Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne's life in tiny Scottish village The Mirror
📢 Published on 📅 18 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Harbourmaster retires after nine years of service in Helmsdale - Northern Times
Harbourmaster retires after nine years of service in Helmsdale Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 6 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Free public programme of events at Timespan as centre hosts Heritalise researchers from across Europe - Northern Times
Free public programme of events at Timespan as centre hosts Heritalise researchers from across Europe Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 30 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Wester Ross village named as highest performing driving theory test centre in the UK, study reveals - Ross-shire Journal
Wester Ross village named as highest performing driving theory test centre in the UK, study reveals Ross-shire Journal
📢 Published on 📅 25 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Highland village named as highest performing driving theory test centre in the UK, study reveals - Northern Times
Highland village named as highest performing driving theory test centre in the UK, study reveals Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 25 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fuel tanks at derelict Helmsdale filling station were never ‘fully decommissioned’, says Highland Council following inspection - Northern Times
Fuel tanks at derelict Helmsdale filling station were never ‘fully decommissioned’, says Highland Council following inspection Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale railwayman caps off retirement with county doubles win alongside grandson - Northern Times
Helmsdale railwayman caps off retirement with county doubles win alongside grandson Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
LOOKING BACK: New primary one class at Helmsdale 25 years ago - Northern Times
LOOKING BACK: New primary one class at Helmsdale 25 years ago Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
PICTURES: Connecting Communities’ Helmsdale Dog Show is a barking success - Northern Times
PICTURES: Connecting Communities’ Helmsdale Dog Show is a barking success Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Timespan in Helmsdale shortlisted for Museums Change Lives award - Northern Times
Timespan in Helmsdale shortlisted for Museums Change Lives award Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Disappointment after Helmsdale public toilets ‘trashed’ - Northern Times
Disappointment after Helmsdale public toilets ‘trashed’ Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Group formed to develop plan for Trinkie seawater pool in Helmsdale - Northern Times
Group formed to develop plan for Trinkie seawater pool in Helmsdale Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
A9 driver hit with fine for speeding near Helmsdale - John O'Groat Journal
A9 driver hit with fine for speeding near Helmsdale John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fierce competition at Helmsdale Highland Games with £8000 prize money on offer - Northern Times
Fierce competition at Helmsdale Highland Games with £8000 prize money on offer Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 25 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Classic car event to be held in Helmsdale for first time, with more than 80 vehicles entered - Northern Times
Classic car event to be held in Helmsdale for first time, with more than 80 vehicles entered Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale Highland eatery is a big North Coast 500 opportunity - Scottish Licensed Trade News
Helmsdale Highland eatery is a big North Coast 500 opportunity Scottish Licensed Trade News
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale bricklayer is called up to play for Scotland at World Cup - Northern Times
Helmsdale bricklayer is called up to play for Scotland at World Cup Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Manager speaks of pride as Golspie Stafford cruise to cup final victory - Northern Times
Manager speaks of pride as Golspie Stafford cruise to cup final victory Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 22 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago - Northern Times
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 12 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale event celebrates legacy of Land League pioneers - Northern Times
Helmsdale event celebrates legacy of Land League pioneers Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 8 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The history of the railway in posters - secretary of Far North Line Community Rail Partnership to give presentation at Helmsdale in celebration of Railway 200 - Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 3 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale Art Group exhibition and sale at Portgower Hall this weekend - Northern Times
Helmsdale Art Group exhibition and sale at Portgower Hall this weekend Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 3 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Police warn of cold calling incidents involving bogus gasman and burglary lie - Warrington Guardian
Police warn of cold calling incidents involving bogus gasman and burglary lie Warrington Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 27 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
A9 to close overnight for road surfacing works at Portgower - Northern Times
A9 to close overnight for road surfacing works at Portgower Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 27 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rise Park mum-of-two 'losing sleep' over 'nightmare' Gallows Corner closure - Romford Recorder
Rise Park mum-of-two 'losing sleep' over 'nightmare' Gallows Corner closure Romford Recorder
📢 Published on 📅 26 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Friend and ambassador from Helmsdale remembered on Wick RNLI Harbour Day - Northern Times
Friend and ambassador from Helmsdale remembered on Wick RNLI Harbour Day Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 23 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale Hub users enjoy fun-filled 10th anniversary celebration with Harry Gow cake and live music - Northern Times
Helmsdale Hub users enjoy fun-filled 10th anniversary celebration with Harry Gow cake and live music Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 17 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Memorial cup success for Helmsdale United as they continue unbeaten start to league campaign - Northern Times
Memorial cup success for Helmsdale United as they continue unbeaten start to league campaign Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 11 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON THE A9 AT PORTGOWER - BEAR Scotland
ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON THE A9 AT PORTGOWER BEAR Scotland
📢 Published on 📅 11 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago - Northern Times
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 7 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for Sutherland river ‘next week unless flows improve’ - Northern Times
‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for Sutherland river ‘next week unless flows improve’ Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 5 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale solstice festival to honour heritage of ‘Herring Girls’ - John O'Groat Journal
Helmsdale solstice festival to honour heritage of ‘Herring Girls’ John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 4 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Crews called to A9 crash south of Helmsdale - Press and Journal
Crews called to A9 crash south of Helmsdale Press and Journal
📢 Published on 📅 26 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale ‘rocked’ by death of village stalwart Garry MacMillan - Northern Times
Helmsdale ‘rocked’ by death of village stalwart Garry MacMillan Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 22 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bunillidh Sports Club dominates in Sutherland pool competitions - Northern Times
Bunillidh Sports Club dominates in Sutherland pool competitions Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 12 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago - Northern Times
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 10 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Stafford Cup semi-final wins for Helmsdale United and Golspie Stafford set scene for all-east Sutherland cup final - Northern Times
Stafford Cup semi-final wins for Helmsdale United and Golspie Stafford set scene for all-east Sutherland cup final Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 7 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
A9 in Sutherland to close for overnight works - Northern Times
A9 in Sutherland to close for overnight works Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 5 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS ON A9 NORTH END OF HELMSDALE - BEAR Scotland
OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS ON A9 NORTH END OF HELMSDALE BEAR Scotland
📢 Published on 📅 4 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
BT consults on removal of 110 Highland pay phones - BBC
BT consults on removal of 110 Highland pay phones BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack - John O'Groat Journal
Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 25 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
25 Best DnD One Shots (Updated for 2025) | D&D Books - dungeonsanddragonsfan.com
25 Best DnD One Shots (Updated for 2025) | D&D Books dungeonsanddragonsfan.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale in Caithness - Northern Times
A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale in Caithness Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 17 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes - John O'Groat Journal
A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 15 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
UPDATE: A9 reopens at Helmsdale after three are taken to hospital in one-vehicle crash - John O'Groat Journal
UPDATE: A9 reopens at Helmsdale after three are taken to hospital in one-vehicle crash John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 15 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Timespan in Helmsdale to host talk by ‘Daughters of the North’ author - Northern Times
Timespan in Helmsdale to host talk by ‘Daughters of the North’ author Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 10 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Plan outlined for development of Helmsdale site - Northern Times
Plan outlined for development of Helmsdale site Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 7 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep - Northern Times
WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 1 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Edwyn Collins on the Highland village that has inspired his new music - STV News
Edwyn Collins on the Highland village that has inspired his new music STV News
📢 Published on 📅 30 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Highland Far North Line to get £11.5m summer upgrade - BBC
Highland Far North Line to get £11.5m summer upgrade BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament - Northern Times
Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 28 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New exhibition at Timespan in Helmsdale celebrates the ‘Herring Girls’ - Northern Times
New exhibition at Timespan in Helmsdale celebrates the ‘Herring Girls’ Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 27 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
I'm blown away! Helmsdale businesswoman thrilled by Rural Oscars win - Northern Times
I'm blown away! Helmsdale businesswoman thrilled by Rural Oscars win Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 21 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Edwyn Collins: Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation review – the sense of an ending - The Guardian
Edwyn Collins: Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation review – the sense of an ending The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Edwyn Collins: ‘Could an Orange Juice reunion ever be on the cards? No!’ - The Guardian
Edwyn Collins: ‘Could an Orange Juice reunion ever be on the cards? No!’ The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 7 March 2025 🕒 8:00 am
PICTURES: Guest speakers talk to Helmsdale pupils about World War II - Northern Times
PICTURES: Guest speakers talk to Helmsdale pupils about World War II Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Film festival will have screenings at Helmsdale, Lairg and Bettyhill - Northern Times
Film festival will have screenings at Helmsdale, Lairg and Bettyhill Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
‘We are absolutely delighted’: Timespan’s joy at £710,941 Creative Scotland funding - Northern Times
‘We are absolutely delighted’: Timespan’s joy at £710,941 Creative Scotland funding Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 3 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Helmsdale bricklayer called up to Scotland darts squad for major tournament - Northern Times
Helmsdale bricklayer called up to Scotland darts squad for major tournament Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Power cut set to leave Sutherland residents in the dark for 16 hours - Northern Times
Power cut set to leave Sutherland residents in the dark for 16 hours Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Adjustment to Helmsdale pylon route as 400kV overhead line report is issued - Northern Times
Adjustment to Helmsdale pylon route as 400kV overhead line report is issued Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Assemble and Office Corr Higgins win competition to upgrade Scottish Highlands cultural hub - The Architects’ Journal
Assemble and Office Corr Higgins win competition to upgrade Scottish Highlands cultural hub The Architects’ Journal
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Helmsdale’s newly refurbished toilets closed after flooding - Northern Times
Helmsdale’s newly refurbished toilets closed after flooding Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
River Helmsdale opening day first cast angler named - Northern Times
River Helmsdale opening day first cast angler named Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 31 December 2024 🕒 8:00 am
Lord Lieutenant’s passion inspires turkey gift for Helmsdale community Christmas lunch - Northern Times
Lord Lieutenant’s passion inspires turkey gift for Helmsdale community Christmas lunch Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 26 December 2024 🕒 8:00 am
Legacy of early medieval Gaelic priest St Donnan in Helmsdale area to be preserved with digital trail and microfilms - Northern Times
Legacy of early medieval Gaelic priest St Donnan in Helmsdale area to be preserved with digital trail and microfilms Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2024 🕒 8:00 am
Fishermen voice concern as mud build-up at Helmsdale harbour branded a ‘serious’ risk - Northern Times
Fishermen voice concern as mud build-up at Helmsdale harbour branded a ‘serious’ risk Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2024 🕒 8:00 am
Helmsdale hotel goes on the market as owner looks to retire - Northern Times
Helmsdale hotel goes on the market as owner looks to retire Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Helmsdale, police say enquiries ongoing - Northern Times
Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Helmsdale, police say enquiries ongoing Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Scottish Diaspora Tapestry goes on display at Helmsdale - Northern Times
Scottish Diaspora Tapestry goes on display at Helmsdale Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 18 September 2024 🕒 7:00 am
King visits Helmsdale as village marks centenary of war memorial and 150th anniversary of railway line - Northern Times
King visits Helmsdale as village marks centenary of war memorial and 150th anniversary of railway line Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Owners put clifftop hotel on NC500 near Helmsdale up for sale with ‘heavy heart’ - Northern Times
Owners put clifftop hotel on NC500 near Helmsdale up for sale with ‘heavy heart’ Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 17 July 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Helmsdale pupils perform song and poem at 150th railway anniversary event - Northern Times
Helmsdale pupils perform song and poem at 150th railway anniversary event Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 9 July 2024 🕒 7:00 am
‘It’s a fantastic facility’: Homegrown footballer opens Helmsdale’s £500,000 new MUGA - Northern Times
‘It’s a fantastic facility’: Homegrown footballer opens Helmsdale’s £500,000 new MUGA Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 3 July 2024 🕒 7:00 am
OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS A9 HELMSDALE AND BERRIEDALE - BEAR Scotland
OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS A9 HELMSDALE AND BERRIEDALE BEAR Scotland
📢 Published on 📅 10 June 2024 🕒 7:00 am
A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale - John O'Groat Journal
A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale John O'Groat Journal
📢 Published on 📅 10 June 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Official opening of renovated Helmsdale public toilets to take place next week - Northern Times
Official opening of renovated Helmsdale public toilets to take place next week Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 5 June 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Steady stream of well-wishers join Gifted Helmsdale proprietor Kelly Mackay to celebrate 15th anniversary of the popular shop - Northern Times
Steady stream of well-wishers join Gifted Helmsdale proprietor Kelly Mackay to celebrate 15th anniversary of the popular shop Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 4 April 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Scottish Ambulance Service Recruiting Community First Responders in Helmsdale, Tongue and Achiltibuie - Scottish Ambulance Service
Scottish Ambulance Service Recruiting Community First Responders in Helmsdale, Tongue and Achiltibuie Scottish Ambulance Service
📢 Published on 📅 19 March 2024 🕒 7:00 am
Derelict Helmsdale filling station changes hands - Northern Times
Derelict Helmsdale filling station changes hands Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2024 🕒 8:00 am
Helmsdale projects nearly at finish line - Northern Times
Helmsdale projects nearly at finish line Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2024 🕒 8:00 am
Permission sought to turn historic Helmsdale village church into private home - Northern Times
Permission sought to turn historic Helmsdale village church into private home Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2024 🕒 8:00 am
PICTURES: River Helmsdale opens for 2024 season after ceremonial first cast - Northern Times
PICTURES: River Helmsdale opens for 2024 season after ceremonial first cast Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2024 🕒 8:00 am
Grand opening planned for Helmsdale's £150k space-themed play park - Northern Times
Grand opening planned for Helmsdale's £150k space-themed play park Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 3 November 2023 🕒 7:00 am
41st Helmsdale and District Highland Games attracts visitors from across the globe - Northern Times
41st Helmsdale and District Highland Games attracts visitors from across the globe Northern Times
📢 Published on 📅 28 August 2023 🕒 7:00 am
