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Highland revellers urged to celebrate Bonfire Night safely

Bonfire Night revellers in the Highlands are being reminded to take care and understand how to treat minor burns ahead of this year’s celebrations…

Would you pay more council tax to protect frontline services?

Council leader Margaret Davidson

Snowsports group calls for more investment in uplift at CairnGorm Mountain

A group which is campaigning for improved uplift at CairnGorm Mountain has said the new operators will need to invest more money in the uplift in…

Public urged to have say on big money plans for CairnGorm Mountain

There is still plenty of scope for changes to eye-catching – and potentially controversial – plans for a new Day Lodge and associated facilities…

Growth in Highland airport passenger numbers

NEW figures show the number of passengers flying to and from the Highlands has grown, but some north gateways have been hit by a decrease in energy-related…

Strathspey MP promotes winter energy aid

Local MP Drew Hendry is encouraging local residents in Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey to call a free helpline to find out what help they…

Could the Highlands see the lynx return?

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Highland Council's green credentials slammed

The Scottish Green Party has slammed Highland Council’s green credentials accusing the new leadership of “taking its eye off the ball”.

Shock new figures on Highland Council car hire bill

New figures suggest Highland Council spends around £30,000 a month on hire cars for its workers.

It's good to chat says Highland Council leader

Highland Council is to hold a series of Facebook chats on budget issues starting with a discussion on the Council Tax tomorrow evening (Tuesday).

Scottish Government launches new bowel screening test campaign

Scottish Government advertising feature

Highlands heroin dealer avoids being locked up

A woman who was dealing in heroin from her home in Inverness has escaped a jail term.

Multi-million plans for Cairngorm ski resort to be unveiled

The operators of CairnGorm Mountain are set to unveil their £6.2 million plans to the public next week to turn the attraction into a ‘world…

Gun info request 'will cost too much' for cops

Police Scotland has said it cannot reveal how many routine incidents were attended by armed officers in the Highland, because it would cost…

Highlands' green projects could be hit by planned subsidy cut

As Highland Council considers an application for an RWE npower hydroelectric scheme at Badenoch’s Loch Laggan, a warning has gone out over planned…

Underpass work will cause delays on A9 near Kincraig

Motorists on the A9 are being warned of more delays on the A9 Inverness-Perth road in Badenoch.

Man caused disturbance at A&E in Raigmore Hospital

A man refused to leave the Accident and Emergency Unit at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after being treated for an injured finger.

Highland A9 drink driver escapes prison term

A Tain man escaped a prison sentence when he appeared on his second drink driving charge at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Councillors agree cheap Inverness city centre weekend parking

Proposals for subsidised weekend parking at the Rose Street car park in Inverness in the run-up to the festive season have been approved by councillors.