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Police authority may examine Highlands firearms controversy

Police authority may examine Highlands firearms controversy

The controversial decision by Chief Constable Sir Stephen House to arm officers with handguns during routine patrol could be called in by the Scottish…


"Drink to safety!" says mountain expert

"Drink to safety!" says mountain expert

A timely summer warning has gone out to all Cairngorms and other hill goers urging them all not to dry up.


Alexander celebrates Highlands job figures

Alexander celebrates Highlands job figures

The strath’s man in Westminster has praised the constituency’s “resilience” to the hard times it has faced, while welcoming the…


Aviemore institution put up for sale

Aviemore institution put up for sale

An Aviemore institution has been put up for sale.


New initiative could prove to be a life-saver for Highland farmers

New initiative could prove to be a life-saver for Highland farmers

A potentially life-saving initiative to help rural workers pinpoint their exact location in an emergency is being launched.


MSP's pot shot at Highlands guns policy

MSP's pot shot at Highlands guns policy

Badenoch's SNP man at Holyrood has demanded to know the rationale behind the police's highly controversial new firearms policy.


North of Scotland in running for UK spaceport

North of Scotland in running for UK spaceport

The UK’s bid to become Europe’s leading space nation took a giant leap forward today as the Government revealed the eight locations now under…


Rail services resume after woman killed on line near Kingussie

Rail services resume after woman killed on line near Kingussie

Trains on the main Glasgow-Inverness Highland line are running again after a two-hour stoppage following the death of a woman on the track at Kingussie.


Badenoch MSP welcomes pledge to improve rural connectivity

Badenoch MSP welcomes pledge to improve rural connectivity

A Badenoch MSP has welcomed the news that a Rural Connectivity Commission will be set up if the Independence Referendum result is a 'yes'.


Highlander's TV outburst turns him into internet hit

Highlander's TV outburst turns him into internet hit

A kilt-weating Highlander whose passionate outburst on BBC Question Time has turned him into a national online sensation said voting yes would…


Alexander sparked by Highlands jobs boost

Alexander sparked by Highlands jobs boost

Highland MP Danny Alexander has welcomed an  Ofgem decision which could give a huge jobs boost to the Highlands.


Raigmore Hospital pledges to clean-up its act after critical report

Raigmore Hospital pledges to clean-up its act after critical report

A senior manager is to spearhead efforts to improve hygiene at Raigmore Hospital in the wake of a critical inspection.


Highland care worker dragged man with learning needs naked down hallway

Highland care worker dragged man with learning needs naked down hallway

A care worker has been convicted of assaulting an autistic resident in a residential unit run by the charity, the Richmond Fellowship, after…


Car crusing gathering could cause disruption for shoppers

Car crusing gathering could cause disruption for shoppers

Police have been informed of the possibility of an unofficial car cruise event this Saturday evening at the Inverness Retail Park on Eastfield Way.


Aviemore fitness instructor follows in Davina's footsteps

Aviemore fitness instructor follows in Davina's footsteps

An Aviemore fitness instructor is to emulate TV star Davina McCall’s incredible 500-mile triathlon after the gauntlet was laid down by her own 13-year-old…


Two angry Highland MSPs pull out of A9 'publicity vehicle' for Danny Alexander

Two angry Highland MSPs pull out of A9 'publicity vehicle' for Danny Alexander

Independent Highlands and Islands MSPs Jean Urquhart and John Finnie have withdrawn from Danny Alexander’s “Highland Infrastructure Forum”…


A9 motorists quick to admit speeding

A9 motorists quick to admit speeding

A survey of driver attitudes on the A9 between Perth and Inverness has highlighted that a large percentage of drivers acknowledge they break the speed…


Highland architect of controversial child protection policy defends plan

Highland architect of controversial child protection policy defends plan

A Highland Council official who drew up a controversial national strategy that gives every child in Scotland a named person said those who do not…


Police chief stands firm on Highland firearms controversy

Police chief stands firm on Highland firearms controversy

Scotland's Chief Constable has written to Highland Council’s deputy leader over his decision to arm police officers in the Highlands.


Warning over delays on A95 whisky road

Warning over delays on A95 whisky road

Essential repairs to the A95 Advie Bridge are due to get underway from next Monday (July 14) and last for three weeks.


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