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Highland is among the top ten areas in Scotland with the least affordable fuel relative to earnings

Snow on high level routes in Badenoch and Strathspey

Snow on high level routes in Badenoch and Strathspey

A Highland Council road report confirmed snow on high level routes in Badenoch and Strathspey

Forestry organisations praised for steering response to winter storms

Forestry organisations praised for steering response to winter storms

Public and private forestry organisations have been praised for their synergy in managing the aftermath of winter storms.

Environmental organisations calling for tougher measures on flytipping across Scotland

Environmental organisations calling for tougher measures on flytipping across Scotland

Scottish Land and Estates and Keep Scotland Beautiful are calling upon the Scottish Government to introduce tougher punishments to tackle flytipping.

Several main attractions at Landmark closed or restricted due to difficulty in recruiting staff

Several main attractions at Landmark closed or restricted due to difficulty in recruiting staff

Landmark Forest Adventure Park have confirmed the closure and restriction of a number of their main attractions during April.

Ambulance service recruits over 100 staff throughout north of Scotland

Ambulance service recruits over 100 staff throughout north of Scotland

Over 100 new staff have been recruited by the Scottish Ambulance Service across the north of Scotland this financial year.

RAF Lossiemouth recognised for "re-loved" bicycle project at MOD awards

RAF Lossiemouth recognised for "re-loved" bicycle project at MOD awards

Staff at RAF Lossiemouth have been celebrating success at this year's Sanctuary Awards in recognition of a programme to "re-cycle" used bikes

Carrbridge concert to help create opportunity for aspiring trad musicians

Carrbridge concert to help create opportunity for aspiring trad musicians

Carrbridge Village Hall will set the scene for a concert designed to help deliver tuition to aspiring Scottish musicians in Badenoch and Strathspey.

Preliminary A9 dualling works at Dellmore started without consultation, claims Kingussie watchdog

18 March 2022

Preliminary A9 dualling works at Dellmore started without consultation, claims Kingussie watchdog

18 March 2022

Concerns over access and flood danger but Transport Scotland says there have been full discussions

Award for Highland based charity aiming to 'destigmatise' conversations on mental health and suicide

11 March 2022

Award for Highland based charity aiming to 'destigmatise' conversations on mental health and suicide

11 March 2022

Highland based mental health charity Mikeysline has been named Third Sector Organisation of the Year

Grantown bowlers agree to keep club going at emergency meeting

Grantown bowlers agree to keep club going at emergency meeting

Struggling bowling club will survive for at least one more season and is appealing for new members

Wild land report raises concerns over protection of Highland mountain scenery

Wild land report raises concerns over protection of Highland mountain scenery

A new report on the state of wild land in the Highlands is calling for better protection of its wild mountain scenery.

Pupils in Aviemore get creative with launch of new Top Up Tap

Pupils in Aviemore get creative with launch of new Top Up Tap

Creativity has been overflowing at Aviemore Primary School as pupils helped launch the village’s new free water refill point

Scrapping bonus scheme will make it difficult for firms to survive, says FSB boss

Scrapping bonus scheme will make it difficult for firms to survive, says FSB boss

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has urged the government to retain rates relief for small businesses.

Police appeal to hillwalkers and mountain climbers to take extra care and plan ahead

Police appeal to hillwalkers and mountain climbers to take extra care and plan ahead

Police Scotland is appealing to hill users and mountaineers to plan ahead and take extra care in the coming weeks.

Aviemore volunteer receives Saltire award for commitment to wildlife projects

Aviemore volunteer receives Saltire award for commitment to wildlife projects

A hard working youngster from Aviemore has been congratulated on receiving the Saltire Summit Award in recognition of his commitment to volunteering.

Initiative to provide overnight parking for campervans and motorhomes to be repeated

Initiative to provide overnight parking for campervans and motorhomes to be repeated

A popular initiative encouraging campervans and motorhomes to use forestry car parks for overnight stays is being reinstated.

NHS Highland warns of continued high levels of Covid in the community

NHS Highland warns of continued high levels of Covid in the community

NHS Highland are urging to people to remain vigilant in an effort to reduce Covid cases.

Highland schools show support for Ukraine appeal with range of sponsored activities and events

Highland schools show support for Ukraine appeal with range of sponsored activities and events

Highland schools are showing their support for Ukraine by organising sponsored activities and events to raise donations to help Ukrainian refugees.

WATCH: New film doc on regenerating river woodlands tells story of Scotland's 'king of fish'

WATCH: New film doc on regenerating river woodlands tells story of Scotland's 'king of fish'