SSEN forced to rethink road closure plan

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Our lead story in this issue rounds up local reaction to initial proposals from SSEN that would have seen the A832 closed in both directions for lengthy periods over much of the winter.

Whilst SSEN have said they'll rethink their plans, three letters from locals outline the issues that the energy firm will have to grapple with as they put together revised proposals.

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• Poolewe business park plan latest
• Fèis nan Speuran Dorcha An T-Samhainn Wester Ross Dark Skies Festival 2025
• Boycott Elon Musk, says local MP
• Fostering friendship at Gairloch Museum
• The life of Adam Lithgow, Convoy stoker
• Peter Cunningham’s Nature Diary
• Crofters invited to annual gathering
• Celebrity car spotted in Gairloch
• Our local directory and events guide

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