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Police warning over bogus workmen in the Highlands
02 May 2022
Police warning over bogus workmen in the Highlands
02 May 2022Force has issued warning following reported incidents of bogus workmen calling at homes of elderly and vulnerable people
Close-run contest for three Highland homes in BBC Scotland's Home of the Year
06 April 2022
Close-run contest for three Highland homes in BBC Scotland's Home of the Year
06 April 2022TV given fascinating glimpse into three Highland homes as the popular programme returned
Schools warned to stock up on meat after butcher ends association with council
24 March 2022
Schools warned to stock up on meat after butcher ends association with council
24 March 2022Risk school canteens could soon run out of meat after butcher declined to tender to renew council contract
Detectives investigating murder of Highland banker Alistair Wilson 17 years ago following new handgun lead
21 March 2022
Detectives investigating murder of Highland banker Alistair Wilson 17 years ago following new handgun lead
21 March 2022Police are appealing for information about two men seen with a handgun on beach
War in Ukraine set to push Highland energy bills even higher
14 March 2022
War in Ukraine set to push Highland energy bills even higher
14 March 2022Households in the Highlands – where fuel poverty rates are among the worst in Scotland – could face higher energy bills due to the conflict in Ukraine
Overnight work planned for £10,000 drainage improvement schemes on A9 near Highland capital
14 March 2022
Overnight work planned for £10,000 drainage improvement schemes on A9 near Highland capital
14 March 2022Motorists using the A9 near the Inshes and Bogbain junctions are set to benefit from drainage improvements worth £10,000.
Investment needed to develop air services in the Highlands and Islands
14 February 2022
Investment needed to develop air services in the Highlands and Islands
14 February 2022Air connectivity is essential for lifeline services and supporting the Highlands' economy
Plans revealed to build 400 homes in Inverness neighbourhood
07 February 2022
Plans revealed to build 400 homes in Inverness neighbourhood
07 February 2022Proposal for private, mid-market and low-cost homes and commercial opportunities in expanding city neighbourhood
Matalan store in Inverness to close temporarily for revamp
03 February 2022
Matalan store in Inverness to close temporarily for revamp
03 February 2022Out-of-town fashion and homeware retailer on city's Inshes Retail Park to undergo revamp
Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from next week
25 January 2022
Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from next week
25 January 2022Advice urging people to work from home where possible is to be eased in favour of a hybrid working system
Hollywood actress Karen Gillan to fly flag for Highlands at New York Tartan Day Parade
14 January 2022
Hollywood actress Karen Gillan to fly flag for Highlands at New York Tartan Day Parade
14 January 2022Star named as this year's Grand Marshal for famous event in Big Apple
Highland Council calls on UK government and Ofgem to end region's higher electricity bills
28 December 2021
Highland Council calls on UK government and Ofgem to end region's higher electricity bills
28 December 2021Households pay three per cent surcharge despite region being energy powerhouse
Number of unexplained sightings by Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register rises to 16
04 November 2021
Number of unexplained sightings by Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register rises to 16
04 November 2021Seasoned Nessie spotter has reported seeing a mysterious object on the Loch Ness webcam
Views sought in public consultation on self-directed support
12 August 2021
Views sought in public consultation on self-directed support
12 August 2021Members of the public still have time to contribute to a consultation on self-directed support (SDS).
Kenny Smith of Torridon to promote work of the Archie Foundation after becoming a patron of the children's charity
11 August 2021
Kenny Smith of Torridon to promote work of the Archie Foundation after becoming a patron of the children's charity
11 August 2021The frontman of popular Highland folk rockers Torridon has become a patron of the Archie Foundation children’s charity.
Police continue inquiries into two-car crash on A9 as man remains hospital
09 August 2021
Police continue inquiries into two-car crash on A9 as man remains hospital
09 August 2021A man remains in hospital following a two-car crash on the A9 south of Inverness at the weekend.
'Nature is healing, calming and can often help us find new perspectives in life'
24 July 2021
'Nature is healing, calming and can often help us find new perspectives in life'
24 July 2021Work by a Cairngorms-based artist is the latest to go on show at a gallery in Beauly.
Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan
14 July 2021
Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan
14 July 2021A motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.
Police launch awareness campaign after number of vehicles stolen rises amid easing of coronavirus restrictions
13 July 2021
Police launch awareness campaign after number of vehicles stolen rises amid easing of coronavirus restrictions
13 July 2021A rise in the numbers of vehicles being stolen has prompted Police Scotland to launch an awareness raising campaign.
Two out of three roadworkers verbally abused by passing motorists
12 July 2021
Two out of three roadworkers verbally abused by passing motorists
12 July 2021One in four roadworkers has suffered mental health issues following verbal or physical abuse from the public, according to new figures.