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Survey aims to see woods for the trees

Survey aims to see woods for the trees

A STUDY led by researchers at Inverness College UHI aims to fill gaps in knowledge about the impact of forest operations on red squirrels.


Roadmen kicking up a storm in Aviemore

Roadmen kicking up a storm in Aviemore

BUSINESS operators on Aviemore's main street have expressed their anger after unannounced resurfacing roadworkers stated without warning.


Immobile banks 'not our problem' say BoS

Immobile banks 'not our problem' say BoS

BANK customers' tempers – already sizzling this summer through branch closures and erratic mobile services – have flared up to new heights…


'Healthy future' ahead as hospital plans are lodged

'Healthy future' ahead as hospital plans are lodged

HERE is the first image of what the new £15 million Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital will look like.


Aviemore left without local 999 response

Aviemore left without local 999 response

AVIEMORE was on course to be left with no immediate 999 ambulance response for four straight days in a row this past week despite it being the busiest…


Gibson aiming to meet rivals again in cup final

Gibson aiming to meet rivals again in cup final

KINGUSSIE will have to put the disappointment of their poor showing against Newtonmore behind them with focus now quickly switching to a chance to face…


Grantown practice says its identity remains

Grantown practice says its identity remains

A STRATHSPEY medical centre has refuted claims that it has lost its identity by giving itself the Speyside label.


Braveheart the dog lives up to her name

Braveheart the dog lives up to her name

A DOG that had been destined to end up on a dinner plate has won "the best rescue" category in a Highland competition.


Dangerous parking is driving folk daft

Dangerous parking is driving folk daft

THOUGHTLESS, and often dangerous, parking in Aviemore and other tourist hot spots in the strath is driving locals up the wall.


'Banking plan does not add up as it stands'

'Banking plan does not add up as it stands'

COMMUNITIES, businesses and public bodies must join forces to provide a whole-system response to meeting local banking needs.


£15k anonymous gift gets tennis project over the line

£15k anonymous gift gets tennis project over the line

AVIEMORE is well on course to getting a new all-weather community venue thanks to everyone rallying together behind an ambitious £394,000 tennis…


Dual stretch of A9 is back in operation

Dual stretch of A9 is back in operation

THE dual carriageway on the new A9 stretch between Dalraddy and Aviemore has been re-opened to motorists after roadworks.


Kingussie ready for derby fixture

Kingussie ready for derby fixture

KINGUSSIE boss John Gibson has insisted his team will not be entering tomorrow's big Badenoch derby holding opponents Newtonmore in awe.


Kingussie's former police station wanted by charity

Kingussie's former police station wanted by charity

A "win-win" option has been suggested for Kingussie, with a charity making a move to acquire the disused former police station to revitalise the High…


Don't play mother to 'lost' wildcat kittens in Cairngorms

Don't play mother to 'lost' wildcat kittens in Cairngorms

The public is being urged to be hands off if they spot a possible Scottish Wildcat kitten in the wilds of Strathspey unless they are certain it is in…


Police investigate death of 32 year old woman in Nethy Bridge

Police investigate death of 32 year old woman in Nethy Bridge

Police are investigating the discovery of the body of a 32 year old woman at a house in the Nethy Bridge area.


Claims NHS Highland money squandered on talks

Claims NHS Highland money squandered on talks

Cash-strapped NHS Highland has spent almost £8000 on fruitless talks over the past six months about 'potentially risky' security staff cuts at Raigmore…


Cairngorms wildfire hot spots warning issued after forest blaze

Cairngorms wildfire hot spots warning issued after forest blaze

A wildfire started by careless campers at Upper Rothiemurchus could have caused devastating damage but for the quick response from estate workers…


Loch Morlich beauty spot gets the all-clear from SEPA

Loch Morlich beauty spot gets the all-clear from SEPA

Badenoch and Strathspey's most popular bathing spot has been given the all-clear from blue-green algae which can make humans very ill and potentially…


A95 Grantown works to improve road safety

A95 Grantown works to improve road safety

Four of Scotland's busiest roads – including the A95 – are set to benefit from a programme of improvements.


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