Highland police appeal after goshawk found shot

Cruel and callous act 'will not be tolerated'

'Very high' risk of wildfires over the weekend in Badenoch and Strathspey

Fire and Rescue Service issues timely warning

Important to celebrate social enterprise

Social enterprises and enterprising companies to be celebrated at the 2021 Highland Business Women Awards

Big money plans lined up to replace former homeless hostel in Aviemore

New homes is social landlord's preferred option for one-time Torr Lodge shelter

CORONAVIRUS STATS

New cases, rolling rate & case rate

HNM APP

NHS Highland Covid total increases by 73

ANOTHER 73 cases of Covid-19 have been registered across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

One of the stolen Kingussie dogs found but the search goes on

Appeal still on to bring back little Trigger

WATCH: Whistle-stop guide to Badenoch watersports centre's new overspill car park

Ever popular outdoor centre needed extra space and found it in a nearby field

NATIONAL NEWS

US Government bid to keep Dunn suspect’s job secret for ‘national security’

The Dunn family brought a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas following a fatal road crash in 2019.

Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off

Gatwick said flights to Spain and Greece are proving particularly popular with holidaymakers.

Lightning sets fire to houses as storms bring end to heatwave

Two semi-detached houses were severely damaged in Andover, Hampshire.

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing 12-year-old girl

Mannat Mann has been missing since Thursday and was last seen in east London.

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SPORT

Play ready to be served at Grantown's open tennis championships

A total of 160 players have registered for the contest which gets under way this Sunday

New Jags boss excited by start of Highland League season

Charlie Brown will be in the hot seat for first competitive game tomorrow when 17 month league kick-off wait ends

Latest catches on the strath's Spey stretch

Seasonal tally increased by five healthy landings

Listen: Paracyclist's Tokyo spot confirmed

Paracyclist Fin Graham will be going to Tokyo for the Paralympics after he was confirmed as part of Great Britain's squad.

Badenoch runner earns her cap

'The experience is going to be great'

A season of Newtonmore v Kingussie cup derbies gets under way — Fitting opening at the Eilan

Listen: Season previews — The Scottish domestic football season starts this weekend, so Balls & Whistles previews ICT and Ross County's seasons with some help from supporters.

Big funding boost for Strathspey Camananchd — Money will be used to develop shinty participation in Grantown and surrounding area

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LIFESTYLE

From sea to summit on bike adventure

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Following on from last week’s bikepacking trip from Grantown to Lossiemouth, John Davidson looks back at the final day

HSPC Feature Property

Boganbuie Croft, Tullich Muir, Invergordon IV18 0LJ

Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Our explorer covers a foggy stretch of Caithness and Sutherland between Sandside and Portskerra by bike and kayak

Inverness Museum’s freedom display open until end of August

It's a fascinating insight into those given the accolade.

Ten tips to keep your dog cool this summer

Whether you go on about your daily life or go out on a trip, here are a few top tips to make your dog's summer safe and fun!

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WHAT'S ON

Under Canvas tour's last week

Music, entertainment, food and 'engagement activities' for all ages shared around the North

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500

Barbara Henderson chooses some books to escort you on your journey

North-east Wild West Town set to welcome back visitors

Tranquility is set to hold its first open day on August 15 with the return of the popular gunfights.

Aerial dance show will perform in north-east

The All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre is to visit Aberdeenshire on the Scottish tour of its new outdoor, interactive and family focused production.

BOOK REVIEW: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

The Japanese author is on sparkling form in his latest collection of short stories.

North band Rhythmnreel launch new album Holding Out For Freedom — Finally, north live favourites Rhythmnreel unveil new singer Davy Cowan and his son Sam as drummer

Artyness: Time to have a piper join us? — Delving into archives from Detroit uncovers entertainment as a priority

Strathpeffer Pavilion 'delighted' to announce September show — An iconic Ross-shire venue has this evening confirmed the return of a firm favourite for a September gig.

Read more What's On news

Highland police appeal after goshawk found shot

'Very high' risk of wildfires over the weekend in Badenoch and Strathspey

Important to celebrate social enterprise

Big money plans lined up to replace former homeless hostel in Aviemore

CORONAVIRUS STATS

HNM APP

NHS Highland Covid total increases by 73

NHS Highland Covid total increases by 73

One of the stolen Kingussie dogs found but the search goes on

One of the stolen Kingussie dogs found but the search goes on

WATCH: Whistle-stop guide to Badenoch watersports centre's new overspill car park

WATCH: Whistle-stop guide to Badenoch watersports centre's new overspill car park

MOST READ

Take 5 Fridays: Our most read stories from the past week

PICTURES: It's a boy.... and two girls! Rare Amur tiger cubs are sexed at Highland Wildlife Park

NATIONAL NEWS

US Government bid to keep Dunn suspect’s job secret for ‘national security’

US Government bid to keep Dunn suspect’s job secret for ‘national security’

Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off

Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off

Lightning sets fire to houses as storms bring end to heatwave

Lightning sets fire to houses as storms bring end to heatwave

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing 12-year-old girl

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing 12-year-old girl

SPORT

Play ready to be served at Grantown's open tennis championships

New Jags boss excited by start of Highland League season

New Jags boss excited by start of Highland League season

Latest catches on the strath's Spey stretch

Latest catches on the strath's Spey stretch

Listen: Paracyclist's Tokyo spot confirmed

Listen: Paracyclist's Tokyo spot confirmed

Badenoch runner earns her cap

Badenoch runner earns her cap

A season of Newtonmore v Kingussie cup derbies gets under way

Listen: Season previews

Big funding boost for Strathspey Camananchd

LIFESTYLE

From sea to summit on bike adventure

HSPC Feature Property

HSPC Feature Property

Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

Inverness Museum’s freedom display open until end of August

Inverness Museum’s freedom display open until end of August

Ten tips to keep your dog cool this summer

Ten tips to keep your dog cool this summer

WHAT'S ON

Under Canvas tour's last week

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500

North-east Wild West Town set to welcome back visitors

North-east Wild West Town set to welcome back visitors

Aerial dance show will perform in north-east

Aerial dance show will perform in north-east

BOOK REVIEW: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

BOOK REVIEW: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

North band Rhythmnreel launch new album Holding Out For Freedom

Artyness: Time to have a piper join us?

Strathpeffer Pavilion 'delighted' to announce September show

Top 25 Days Out

The Highlanders' Museum

Aviemore Kart Raceway

Go Ape!

Strathspey Railway

25 Great Places to Eat

OldByreSkye

Café Sia, Broadford

Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

25 Great Places to Stay

Glen Clova Hotel & Luxury Lodges

Highland Apartments, Inverness

MacLeod House & Lodge

Wilderness Cottages

Everything Wedding

Top Class

Limelight Event Services

McCalls

Royal British Legion, Nairn

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