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Soaring petrol prices leave Highland in top ten least affordable fuel regions

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

Feel like running away from Badenoch and Strathspey – for £100k?

TV programme looking for likely fugitives

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

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

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

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

WATCH: Thrumster woman Kirsteen Campbell is volunteer of the year

Kirsteen Campbell, who set up a group to help women suffering with endometriosis, was named volunteer of the year at the Highland Heroes awards.

WATCH: Conon Bridge girl named pupil of the year at Highland Heroes

Sophie Stewart, of Conon Bridge Primary School, was named primary school pupil of the year at the awards on Thursday evening.

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.

WATCH: High school pupil collects award

A secondary school pupil from the Isle of Skye was named a Highland Hero last week for his fundraising efforts.

WATCH: Healthcare hero accepts award

A Beauly GP took to the stage last week to collect an award based off his work during the lockdown.

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

WATCH: Secondary teacher of the year at Highland Heroes awards

Molly Alexander, principal teacher of pupil support at Dingwall Academy, was recognised for her work during the pandemic.

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Cor-aura! Strathspey gets spectacular show on clearest night of year so far

Superb shots caught over Aviemore

A tragic family loss has led to some spectacular fundraising efforts

It was the tragic loss of her son and his love of horses that inspired the Highland Heroes 2022 fundraiser of the year.

WATCH:Highland Hospice staff member is named Carer of the Year at Highland Heroes awards

Wendy Morgan is a mum of three boys, two of whom have additional support needs.

WATCH: Primary teacher of the year at Highland Heroes awards

Mhairi Cameron has been named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes ceremony.

WATCH: Brave child accepts her award

After being crowned brave child of the year, Lexie Forsyth went on stage to accept the award.

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.