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‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall

A hospital patient who suffered a bleed on the brain after a fall in a ward and later died experienced “significant & serious” failings in their care.

Skye Highland councillor Ruraidh Stewart named as Scottish Conservative for Inverness and Nairn seat

So far he will face Labour’s Shaun Fraser, Lib Dem Neil Alexander, the SNP’s Emma Roddick and independent Duncan Macpherson.

PICTURES: Grantown and Kingussie pupils among 360 competing at first Schools Athletics Championships in six years

The competition had not been held since the year before the Covid-19 pandemic, but a cross-school committee of teachers brought it back.

Highland councillor with strong Aviemore links throws hat into ring for Holyrood

Duncan Macpherson says he prefers not to be ‘apologist for a political party’s failed policies’

Inver House workers to step up industrial action after pay talks break down

Company operates five Highland distilleries including Balmenach by Cromdale

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

In light of a 13 year-old boy’s letter to the Highland Council requesting for his support to be reinstated.

Motorist caught drink driving on A9 and then careless driving by police in space of fortnight

He was weaving from left to right by Carrbridge before overtaking HGV by crossing solid white lines

Kingussie shinty star is a wanted man in Edinburgh

Parents of the late Calum Mackintosh will be amongst those giving chase in fundraiser for heart-screening of local young people

Lorry driver who hit and seriously injured charity cyclist on A9 may have been under influence of cocaine

Jailed accused said he took two lines of drug after accident by Dalwhinnie to ‘calm down’

Kingussie goalscoring star admits he is not a very good spectator

Ruaridh Anderson has returned to training after injuring his ankle at end of last month

Funeral arrangements confirmed for Nethy Bridge motorcyclist killed in accident

Colin Vaughan (64) died in crash on A940 near Logie in Moray earlier this month

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.

Grantown-based care home provider Parklands scoops national award

Accolade for care group that looks after 450 elderly people

Hopes of ‘local homes for local people’ in Badenoch and Strathspey are dashed

Move to explore change in Highland Council’s housing allocation policy falls at first hurdle

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.

Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2025.

‘Wolf of Badenoch’ arrives in his lair at Kingussie - after 30 years!

Badenoch’s dream of a ‘high art’ addition to Highland ‘Wolf’ trail is finally realised

Badenoch has lost its beautiful polar bear Victoria

Brodie’s mum put to sleep at 28 due to old age health problems

Tourist treat is competition winner for Kingussie butcher

Haggis quiche set to wow the tourists in Badenoch and Strathpey