NEWS

Highlands MSP gets smart over new meters

Smart meters the winning answer to Highland energy issue, says Forbes

Help is at hand in the Highlands for school leavers

Thousands of young people can access dedicated exam results support when Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Exam Results Helpline opens next month.

Jewellery and cash taken in Tomatin raid

Police are appealing for witnesses after two Inverness-shire break-ins

Rise in drink drivers caught in the Highlands

Nineteen drivers will be reported for drink or drug driving offences in the Highlands and Islands during a two week national safety campaign.

Regional cross-party group should be created to tackle Highland concerns

A call has gone out for a united approach to dealing with local rural problems

Badenoch clubs avoid each other in Camanachd Cup draw

Hopes of the Badenoch giants still facing one another in the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup are still alive.

They're 'Handy people' to have around

A money-saving scheme for Highland homes is celebrating first 10 years

Roadworks to start on A9 in Badenoch this weekend

Motorists using the A9 are being warned about roadworks will get underway at Drumochter at the end of this weekend.

Report demands changes to benefits system after finding that terminally ill 'face devastating hardship'

A DAMNING report into the benefits system for terminally ill people contains a demand for changes to the existing “outdated” and “arbitrary” system.

Canada Day sparks special exhibition at Newtonmore museum

A SPECIAL exhibition on ‘Macphersons in Canada’ has been created in Newtonmore to recognise the part clan members made in the North American country.

Angry parents call for reinstatement of full additional support needs staffing at Grantown Primary

FURIOUS parents are seeking a private meeting with the head of education in the Highlands over "devastating" cuts to additional support needs.

Grantown Compass regeneration project off to impressive start with series of events

SPREAD over three days and three venues, Grantown’s regeneration project, the “Grantown Compass” got off to an impressive start over the weekend.

Cairngorm funicular railway will not reopen before 2020

HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise intends for the funicular railway to run again at Cairngorm Mountain but no date has been set for its return.

Man sentenced over threat to kill girlfriend

A MAN who threatened to kill his girlfriend because she refused to let him into her Kingussie home was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.

Council to fly Rainbow Flag for Proud Ness parade

THE Rainbow Flag will fly above Highland Council buildings in Inverness later this month – to show support for the annual Proud Ness parade and rally.

Teenage pregnancies at lowest level 'since 1994'

TEEN pregnancies in Scotland are at the lowest level since 1994, according to new statistics.

Trading Standards officers warn over rogue home energy traders in the Highlands

ROGUE traders are targetting homes in the Highlands, sparking warnings from council officials for the public to beware.

'Dementia Friendly' accreditation boost for Nethy Bridge Health Walk group

FANS of the outdoors with dementia will still be able to walk in the Cairngorms National Park after a group was handed 'Dementia Friendly' status.

A9 set for three nights of closures near Perth for dualling work

MOTORISTS on the A9 have been warned of night-time disruption – ahead of plans to close the busy trunk road for work connected to ongoing dualling.

A golden day in Highlands for Duke of Edinburgh awards recipients

Highland Council has marked the achievements of 18 youngsters who have gained their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.