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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.

Highland campaign against drink driving to be stepped up

The war on drink driving in the Highlands is to be stepped up over the next fortnight.

Police's "positive" work continues in Highlands

Police in the Highlands have reported "significant reductions and increased detection rates" - in particular violent crime, with more than 230 fewer victims…

Tomatin Distillery toasts a bumper financial year

Highland Scotch whisky distillery, Tomatin, has announced that turnover increased by almost 25 per cent during the company’s most recent financial…

More help with school uniforms for Highland families

Financial support for Highland families towards the costs of school clothing has been increased from £90 per pupil per year to £140 from academic…

Scott is in the eye of storm in Tornado Alley

A storm chaser from Newtonmore had to run for cover from some of the world's most extreme weather in Tornado Alley.