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Be "wise this winter" says local NHS

22 December 2014
Be "wise this winter" says local NHS

Be "wise this winter" says local NHS

22 December 2014

NHS Highland is appealing for people to be “wise this winter” and plan ahead for their families’ health needs over the festive period.


Longer sentences for violent crimes welcomed

16 December 2014
Longer sentences for violent crimes welcomed

Longer sentences for violent crimes welcomed

16 December 2014

Holyrood has welcomed figures which show the average custodial sentence for handling an offensive weapon has risen by seven per cent since last year.


Kids lose out in Badaguish row

04 December 2014
Kids lose out in Badaguish row

Kids lose out in Badaguish row

04 December 2014

A host of charities, community groups and schools – including many from Badenoch and Strathspey – are set to lose out on fun breaks at a popular…


Fire service encouraged by Highland figures

03 December 2014
Fire service encouraged by Highland figures

Fire service encouraged by Highland figures

03 December 2014

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have reported an encouraging reduction in the numbers of deliberate fires and house fires in Highland.


Speed cam concerns "dismissed" by Holyrood

03 December 2014
Speed cam concerns "dismissed" by Holyrood

Speed cam concerns "dismissed" by Holyrood

03 December 2014

The Scottish Government’s “dismissive” response over A9 average speed cameras has not gone down well with one local MSP.


Kingussie Food on Film fest returns

02 December 2014
Kingussie Food on Film fest returns

Kingussie Food on Film fest returns

02 December 2014

Triumphantly returning for an eighth successive year, the Kingussie Food on Film Festival will be serving up “four days of splendour” at the…


Badenoch is "home sweet home" to new project

29 November 2014
Badenoch is "home sweet home" to new project

Badenoch is "home sweet home" to new project

29 November 2014

After a two-month build-up, scrAPPbook Badenoch’s first question has been launched to the general public.


Alexander welcomes home rule powers

27 November 2014
Alexander welcomes home rule powers

Alexander welcomes home rule powers

27 November 2014

Highland MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander  has welcomed recommendations put forward by the Smith Commission for more powers…


It's party time for pensioners in Badenoch

26 November 2014
It's party time for pensioners in Badenoch

It's party time for pensioners in Badenoch

26 November 2014

The capital of Badenoch is gearing up for Christmas.


50-50 gender split in new cabinet

21 November 2014
50-50 gender split in new cabinet

50-50 gender split in new cabinet

21 November 2014

The Scottish Government's new cabinet has  been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, subject to the necessary parliamentary approval.


RSPB calls for tree protection from biomass burning

21 November 2014
RSPB calls for tree protection from biomass burning

RSPB calls for tree protection from biomass burning

21 November 2014

RSPB Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to “seize the opportunity to ensure that electricity from biomass is truly low carbon”…


Reports issued on Scottish beaver trials.

20 November 2014
Reports issued on Scottish beaver trials.

Reports issued on Scottish beaver trials.

20 November 2014

Scottish Natural Heritage reports  into the feasibility of reintroducing beavers to the wild in Scotland have been welcomed by the trial partners.


Railways on the level again at Kingussie

19 November 2014
Railways on the level again at Kingussie

Railways on the level again at Kingussie

19 November 2014

Kingussie’s troublesome “unlevel crossing” is now level - but only after another weekend of upheaval for local rail services.


Golden eagle "needs your vote!"

18 November 2014
Golden eagle "needs your vote!"

Golden eagle "needs your vote!"

18 November 2014

The golden eagle needs Scotland’s help in the search for the nation’s favourite bird.


When will "Outlander" come in-land?

05 November 2014
When will "Outlander" come in-land?

When will "Outlander" come in-land?

05 November 2014

Now that the referendum is over, will the strath’s TV viewers finally get to see “Outlander”?


NHS reassurance on strike

17 October 2014
NHS reassurance on strike

NHS reassurance on strike

17 October 2014

NHS Highland has confirmed that plans are in place to manage Industrial Action planned by the Society of Radiographers on Monday (Oct 20)  from 09.00…


Alexander blasts approaching speed cams

10 October 2014
Alexander blasts approaching speed cams

Alexander blasts approaching speed cams

10 October 2014

Average speed cameras on the A9 are set to go live on October 28 in direct opposition to the wishes of "the vast majority of Highlanders."


Highlands MP celebrates police guns shift

01 October 2014
Highlands MP celebrates police guns shift

Highlands MP celebrates police guns shift

01 October 2014

Highlands and Islands MSP John Finnie has welcomed Chief Constable Stephen House’s announcement that officers will no longer carry guns on routine,…


Alexander calls for more youth MPs

30 September 2014
Alexander calls for more youth MPs

Alexander calls for more youth MPs

30 September 2014

With interest in politics high after the independence referendum, Highland MP Danny Alexander is encouraging young people to consider standing for the…


MP's open letter on Iraqi action

27 September 2014
MP's open letter on Iraqi action

MP's open letter on Iraqi action

27 September 2014

The strath’s Liberal Democrat MP has written an open letter explaining his support for the Government’s action against Isil.


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