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NICKY MARR: Is there an answer to our getaway carbon count guilt?

NICKY MARR: Is there an answer to our getaway carbon count guilt?

I have written this column in worse places. Right now, I am on the shore of a tiny lake in Normandy.
No injuries at this morning's A9 crash

No injuries at this morning's A9 crash

Single-vehicle incident on A9 at Newtonmore
Can you help with identification of body found in Highlands?

Can you help with identification of body found in Highlands?

Appeal issued by police in Aviemore
Cool day at Aviemore for latest Parkrun

Cool day at Aviemore for latest Parkrun

More newcomers and personal bests recorded over popular course.

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Highland Council reports a healthy budget and reserves but finances not out of the woods

Highland Council reports a healthy budget and reserves but finances not out of the woods

Highland Council reports a healthy budget and reserves but finances not out of the woods

"We will face very difficult decisions in the coming years”

Move to boost scrutiny of education rejected by Highland Council

Move to boost scrutiny of education rejected by Highland Council

Move to boost scrutiny of education rejected by Highland Council

The refusal was slammed as 'business as usual' following rock bottom primary literacy and numeracy rates

LISTEN: Ness Book Fest will be back this year during Scotland's Year of Stories

LISTEN: Ness Book Fest will be back this year during Scotland's Year of Stories

LISTEN: Ness Book Fest will be back this year during Scotland's Year of Stories

"The year of storytelling will really helps us just to go back to that really basic human need to connect."

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Discover a unique quality and style that lasts a lifetime with Ashley Ann

SPONSORED CONTENT: Discover a unique quality and style that lasts a lifetime with Ashley Ann

When the time comes to make a lifelong investment in your home, you are in safe hands with Ashley Ann.
Latest Covid vaccination clinics lined up for Highlands

Latest Covid vaccination clinics lined up for Highlands

Two dates set for Boat of Garten at community hall
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NATIONAL NEWS

Police drop sexual harassment inquiry into MP Patrick Grady

Police drop sexual harassment inquiry into MP Patrick Grady

Police drop sexual harassment inquiry into MP Patrick Grady

Mr Grady said he was ‘profoundly sorry’ after being found by a parliamentary inquiry to have acted inappropriately towards an SNP staff member.

Britain’s last Wimbledon hope Norrie ‘deserves more attention’

Britain’s last Wimbledon hope Norrie ‘deserves more attention’

Britain’s last Wimbledon hope Norrie ‘deserves more attention’

Heather Watson spoke about fellow tennis star, and the only British player left in the singles, Cameron Norrie, at her press conference.

Boris Johnson flew back from family trip to Cornwall on ministerial jet

Boris Johnson flew back from family trip to Cornwall on ministerial jet

Boris Johnson flew back from family trip to Cornwall on ministerial jet

Downing Street said the ‘sole reason’ for the flight was to transport the Prime Minister and staff back from Government business.

Lumenators create artwork at the Giant’s Causeway

Lumenators create artwork at the Giant’s Causeway

Lumenators create artwork at the Giant’s Causeway

The art installation on Saturday was the third Northern Ireland event for Green Space Dark Skies.
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SPORT

Aviemore cycle star undergoes crash course in tandem riding for Commonwealth Games

Aviemore cycle star undergoes crash course in tandem riding for Commonwealth Games

Ellie Stone will compete with three-time Paralympic Games gold medallist Aileen McGlynn

Strathspey Thistle to take on local welfare XI in pre-season friendly

Strathspey Thistle to take on local welfare XI in pre-season friendly

Strathspey Thistle to take on local welfare XI in pre-season friendly

Good chance for talented local welfare players to shine in Highland League side clash

Jags start new Highland League season at home to Forres Mechanics

Jags start new Highland League season at home to Forres Mechanics

Jags start new Highland League season at home to Forres Mechanics

First away trip is away at Formartine United the following weekend

Kingussie ladies promoted to Highlands tennis top flight

Kingussie ladies promoted to Highlands tennis top flight

Kingussie ladies promoted to Highlands tennis top flight

It will be first time team has played in division one since 1994

Boat of Garten on course to win local welfare league for first time in 75 years

Boat of Garten on course to win local welfare league for first time in 75 years

Boat of Garten on course to win local welfare league for first time in 75 years

But Aviemore Thistle are still snapping at their heels

Kingussie Tennis Club's women all but clinch promotion to top-flight

Kingussie Tennis Club's women all but clinch promotion to top-flight

Team just need to show up at their last remaining fixture to move up

Fort William cricketer smashes record

Fort William cricketer smashes record

Fort William cricketer Ash Anjum is believed to have broken a Nosca record for runs scored in a single over during a T20 match for Fort Augustus.

Strathspey Thistle appoint new assistant manager on two-year deal

Strathspey Thistle appoint new assistant manager on two-year deal

'The club has got ambition and a vision for the future and it’s something I am excited to be involved with'
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NICKY MARR: Is there an answer to our getaway carbon count guilt?

NICKY MARR: Is there an answer to our getaway carbon count guilt?

I have written this column in worse places. Right now, I am on the shore of a tiny lake in Normandy.

Pets Factor returns!

Pets Factor returns!

Pets Factor returns!

Does your pet feature in our gallery this week?

Recipe of the week: Italian shortbread shapes with veggie sticks and dips

Recipe of the week: Italian shortbread shapes with veggie sticks and dips

Recipe of the week: Italian shortbread shapes with veggie sticks and dips

Serve these tasty cheesy morsels alongside a colourful platter of veggie sticks and mixed dips for a "crunch munch" fest.

PICTURES: New restaurant Hou Hou Mei welcomes first diners for opening weekend

PICTURES: New restaurant Hou Hou Mei welcomes first diners for opening weekend

PICTURES: New restaurant Hou Hou Mei welcomes first diners for opening weekend

A NEW restaurant serving modern Chinese cuisine has welcomed its first diners in Inverness.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

As the Caithness Broch Project creates a series of new itineraries for visitors the the far north, John Davidson looks at a few of the best sites
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'Opera for babies' to wow north east young ones this August

'Opera for babies' to wow north east young ones this August

NORTH east families have a rare chance later this year to catch "opera for babies" BambinO.

LONGER READ: Duran's Roger Taylor – a wild boy for 40 years

LONGER READ: Duran's Roger Taylor – a wild boy for 40 years

LONGER READ: Duran's Roger Taylor – a wild boy for 40 years

'I didn’t know how to get on an airplane on my own'

ARTYNESS: Festival fever in a city of music

ARTYNESS: Festival fever in a city of music

ARTYNESS: Festival fever in a city of music

'Inverness venues are awash with incredible music and musicians'

His Majesty's Theatre set to welcome The Commitments

His Majesty's Theatre set to welcome The Commitments

His Majesty's Theatre set to welcome The Commitments

An all new stage production of The Commitments is coming to Aberdeen's His Majesty's Theatre in November.

REVIEW: The Joshua Hotel live city debut

REVIEW: The Joshua Hotel live city debut

REVIEW: The Joshua Hotel live city debut

'Promising more to come before we’d even got to the end of this first contact with these otherworldly hits'

Sci-Fi Encounters in Inverurie

Sci-Fi Encounters in Inverurie

The Garioch Heritage Centre is hosting an exhibition which has been drawn from a private collection of props and costumes.

Tain musician Chloe Bryce's project for Blas Festival

Tain musician Chloe Bryce's project for Blas Festival

New piece to highlight Gaelic-speaking Highland travelling people's central role in looking after Highland traditions and stories

Bright future for the Lemon Tree as new plans unveiled for the iconic Aberdeen venue

Bright future for the Lemon Tree as new plans unveiled for the iconic Aberdeen venue

Plans to redevelop and upgrade the venue move to the next stage after an outline scheme was approved.
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