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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

McCook is selected to fly the flag for Scots

GRANTOWN-on-Spey Golf Club's Hannah McCook has been selected to represent Scotland in this year's Home Internationals in County Kerry in Ireland.

Time running out to get Aviemore project over the tennis line

A strath tennis club is agonisingly close to reaching its target for a £394,000 all-weather community venue but needs to net £20,000 more…

Police disappointed by drink drive summer figures in Highlands

Eighteen drivers will be reported for offences relating to driving under the influence of drink or drugs in the Highlands and Islands during a recent…

Alarm over Kingussie nuclear waste train incident

THE rail operator responsible for transporting nuclear waste from Dounreay through the strath has sought to reassure residents after one of its trains…

Highland Council advises wise use of private water supplies

Landlords whose tenants are fed water from private supplies are being urged to remember their responsibilities amid the dry summer conditions.

Westminster needs to live up to responsibilities on Air Passenger Duty exemption for Highlands, MP argues

SNP MP, Drew Hendry made the comments today during a Westminster debate on Airport Passenger Duty.

Airbnb needs to do its bit to tackle tourist litter and road issues in the Highlands, argues MSP

GUIDANCE on how to drive on single track roads and reminders to dispose of litter properly and respect the natural environment should be issued to all…

Strathspey urged to use water 'wisely' in heatwave

Scottish Water is urging customers in parts of Strathspey to use their water wisely as a result of the prolonged dry period of weather.

Strathspey and Badenoch set to sizzle again

Temperatures are due to drop tonight and tomorrow (Friday July 3) but the heatwave isn’t over yet.

Highland Council steps up its battle with plastic

Highland Council’s gradual offensive on plastic use has made further ground.

Chief executive to leave NHS Highland

NHS Highland's chief executive Elaine Mead will step down at the end of this year.

Aviemore included in "disappointing" drink driving cases

Police Scotland confirmed today (Monday July 2) that nine drivers are to be reported for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the past…

"Hugely important" salary boost for NHS Highland staff

Badenoch’s MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s salary boost for more than 8500 NHS Highland staff.