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Highland Council takes a year to change a lightbulb

Highland Council takes a year to change a lightbulb

It could be the punch line to an old joke, and yet a serious complaint raised has revealed it took Highland Council a year to change a light bulb.


Inverness' Raigmore Hospital unit re-opens

Inverness' Raigmore Hospital unit re-opens

The ITU at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has reopened following a period of closure due to norovirus.


Young nature presenters up for Cairngorms award

Young nature presenters up for Cairngorms award

Finalists have been selected for the Cairngorms Nature Young Presenter competition and it’s up to the public to choose the winner.


Highland hospital team clean up award

Highland hospital team clean up award

A pilot project which ran for three months at Raigmore Hospital is the winner of the latest Highland Quality Approach (HQA) Award.


Scotland: increase in norovirus outbreaks

Scotland: increase in norovirus outbreaks

There has been an increase in levels of norovirus across Scotland, a national health organisation has revealed.


Strath communities sign Tom nan Clach Wind Farm agreement

Strath communities sign Tom nan Clach Wind Farm agreement

Strath communities surrounding the Tom nan Clach Wind Farm scheme have signed a memorandum of understanding with its developers.


Fresh fears over Inverness police control room

Fresh fears over Inverness police control room

A Highland MSP has raised concerns following a senior police chief’s admission that the proposed closure of Inverness’s police control…


Kingussie bridge options revealed

Kingussie bridge options revealed

Examples of bridge options being developed to cross the River Spey near Kingussie have gone on display as part of the consultation process for the A9…


SNP remain ahead but Tories make headway

SNP remain ahead but Tories make headway

A new poll shows shows that with less than six months to go before Scotland goes to the polls to elect a new Holyrood Parliament, the SNP is still significantly…


More affordable housing on way in Highlands?

More affordable housing on way in Highlands?

The Highlands could see more affordable homes following a Scottish Government pledge today (Wednesday).


Two wards closed at Inverness hospital

Two wards closed at Inverness hospital

Two wards at Raigmore Hospital have been closed due to norovirus.


We've mooooooved, say Kingussie herd!

We've mooooooved, say Kingussie herd!

After all the excitement of attracting two fire crews to their flooded field, the Heilan’ coos of Kingussie have been moved to higher ground.


Firefighters attend after explosion at popular Inverness music venue

Firefighters attend after explosion at popular Inverness music venue

Firefighters were called to reports of an explosion and fire at the Hootananny music venue in Church Street in Inverness last night.


Highlands health bosses bid to identify unmet mental health needs

Highlands health bosses bid to identify unmet mental health needs

NHS Highland has launched a major project to tackle what it describes as a "key priority" for the board – addressing mental health needs.


Coo-de-grass at Kingussie!

Coo-de-grass at Kingussie!

A flood of firefighters hit Kingussie today (Monday November 16) after a distress call went out over trapped Highland cattle.


Highlands pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks

Highlands pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks

Highland Council is honouring those who were killed in Paris on Friday evening.


New Kingussie bridge is opened with a fanfare

New Kingussie bridge is opened with a fanfare

The newly-opened crossing on the outskirts of Kingussie has been hailed as a bridge that retains its original profile and will serve the community for…


Highlands wheelchair bound man jailed for string of sexual assaults

Highlands wheelchair bound man jailed for string of sexual assaults

A man who is confined to a wheelchair has been jailed for three years for a catalogue of assaults including sexual offences on children over more than…


Good news on Highland's winter roads

Good news on Highland's winter roads

Highland Council has highlighted its successful joint working with BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland.


Abigail quieter than expected in Highlands

Abigail quieter than expected in Highlands

A spokesperson for BEAR Scotland has advised that is has been a quieter night than expected addressing the effects of Storm Abigail.


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