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Stewart to take up road issues with police chief

29 December 2014
Stewart to take up road issues with police chief

Stewart to take up road issues with police chief

29 December 2014

Local Labour MSP David Stewart is to take up road safety issues with the country’s head of roads policing.


Extra winter payments on way

29 December 2014
Extra winter payments on way

Extra winter payments on way

29 December 2014

With Highlanders now well in to winter and the freezing temperatures biting, the UK Government is paying out on the season’s first Cold Weather…


Anger over lost Highland hospital beds

29 December 2014
Anger over lost Highland hospital beds

Anger over lost Highland hospital beds

29 December 2014

The Scottish Lib Dems have challenged the SNP Government over its 'poor record' on Scotland’s NHS as figures reveal health boards have lost…


New public health director announced

29 December 2014
New public health director announced

New public health director announced

29 December 2014

A new director of public health and health policy has been appointed by NHS Highland.


Highland League laid low by Jack Frost

28 December 2014
Highland League laid low by Jack Frost

Highland League laid low by Jack Frost

28 December 2014

The weekend saw a white-out for the Highland League soccer fixtures.


First-foot safely, says local police chief

26 December 2014
First-foot safely, says local police chief

First-foot safely, says local police chief

26 December 2014

South Highland Area Commander Chief Inspector Colin Gough has issued an appeal for those out and about over the New Year period to stay safe when enjoying…


Floods hit Badenoch roads again

23 December 2014
Floods hit Badenoch roads again

Floods hit Badenoch roads again

23 December 2014

Chaos returned to the roads and riverbanks of the strath with this week’s winter rains the resultant early thaws of hill snow.


Cairngorms National Park offers sanctuary to English "lawbreakers"!

23 December 2014
Cairngorms National Park offers sanctuary to English "lawbreakers"!

Cairngorms National Park offers sanctuary to English "lawbreakers"!

23 December 2014

The Cairngorms National Park is offering a “safe house” to English sports fans who could end up in jail by going for a kick-about on Christmas…


UHI seeking speed readers!

22 December 2014
UHI seeking speed readers!

UHI seeking speed readers!

22 December 2014

The University of the Highlands and Islands is looking for speed “readers” – it’s offering its first ever accelerated degree.


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”…


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