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Highlands voters urged to make sure they are registered

Highlands voters urged to make sure they are registered

Residents in the Highlands are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote and are able to take part on local government polling day on Thursday…


Cautious welcome for retention of HIE board in north

Cautious welcome for retention of HIE board in north

The protection of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) board based in the north has been cautiously welcomed, but concerns about its future remain.


Half day Fridays at Highland primary schools will hit parents

Half day Fridays at Highland primary schools will hit parents

A Highland councillor has branded a proposal to cut the primary school week to four and a half days "complete madness"


Grantown Co-op reopens after £800k investment

Grantown Co-op reopens after £800k investment

The Co-op in Grantown has re-opened following a £800,000 makeover.


Have your say on the Cairngorms' tap water

Have your say on the Cairngorms' tap water

The Strathy has launched a survey today to find out our readers if they believe they have suffered any health related problems as a result of the…


Highland healthcare down to Highlanders over Easter

Highland healthcare down to Highlanders over Easter

NHS 24 is calling on Highlanders to check their repeat prescriptions in time for the Easter break.


Badaguish wigwams can stay after pow wow

Badaguish wigwams can stay after pow wow

Ten "temporary" wigwams at Badaguish Outdoor Centre by Glenmore have been given another reprieve. They were initially due to be relocated in 2013.


Scottish Goverment told by farming leader to get a grip on IT system

Scottish Goverment told by farming leader to get a grip on IT system

If the Scottish Government's IT system for farm payments had been a tractor it would have been returned to the dealer a long time ago, the head of NFU…


Holyrood gives its support for IndyRef2

Holyrood gives its support for IndyRef2

The Scottish Parliament has backed Nicola Sturgeon’s calls for a second independence referendum after a passionate debate involving Highland MSPs…


Grantown Health Centre improvements on NHS wishlist

Grantown Health Centre improvements on NHS wishlist

Ambitious plans for the future of health care in the north have been agreed by NHS Highland.


Fingers still crossed for late snow at Scottish ski resorts

Fingers still crossed for late snow at Scottish ski resorts

Scotland’s snowsports centres have faced a "challenging winter," the head of the body that markets the country’s five ski centres has admitted.


Fire crews called out to deal with grass fire in strath

Fire crews called out to deal with grass fire in strath

Two fire engines had to be sent to deal with a small grass fire off the A95 near Milton of Drumuillie this afternoon.


Students to land in Carrbridge for studies

Students to land in Carrbridge for studies

More than 50 students from around the Highlands and Islands will gather in Carrbridge later this week for a conference on integrated land use.


Two new sheriffs appointed for North of Scotland

Two new sheriffs appointed for North of Scotland

Her Majesty the Queen has appointed Patrick Hughes and Eilidh MacDonald to the office of sheriff, on the recommendation of the First Minister.


Highland wildfire warning from fire service

Highland wildfire warning from fire service

A strong warning has been issued over the increased risk of wildfire across the Highlands and other parts of Scotland over the next few days.


Snow Fest hits the slopes at CairnGorm Mountain

Snow Fest hits the slopes at CairnGorm Mountain

Ski-Scotland’s annual Snow Fest takes place this weekend and CairnGorm Mountain is getting involved in the festivities.


Strathspey and Badenoch water petition goes on line

Strathspey and Badenoch water petition goes on line

The woman who has taken the controversial issue of Badenoch and Strathspey’s water supply to the Scottish Parliament has told the Strathy: "It is…


Forrest makes it a double in Cromdale

Forrest makes it a double in Cromdale

BOTH the men and women's records were broken at the Haughs of Cromdale 10K Road Race on Sunday despite the blustery conditions.


Ketchup with what to store where!

Ketchup with what to store where!

It seems that some people have been getting hot under the collar in recent weeks over where ketchup and other food stuffs should be stored: in the cupboard…


Highlands MPs praise 999 heroes after Westminster terror attack

Highlands MPs praise 999 heroes after Westminster terror attack

HIGHLAND MPs have thanked emergency services and security who kept them safe during a suspected terrorist attack in Central London.


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