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Highland residents urged to make sure vote counts

Highland residents urged to make sure vote counts

People who have applied for a postal vote in the Highlands for the UK Parliamentary General Election are being urged to check that they receive their…


Flying Dutchman clocked at more than twice speed limit on Highland road

Flying Dutchman clocked at more than twice speed limit on Highland road

A flying Dutchman was clocked driving at 130mph on a remote west coast road with a speed limit of 60mph.


Strath's voters urged: "Register now!"

Strath's voters urged: "Register now!"

The strath’s electors  are being reminded that there is just one week left to register if they want to have their say in May’s general…


Prisoner broke into his parent's Highlands home

Prisoner broke into his parent's Highlands home

A prisoner at Inverness had six months added to his sentence when he admitted twice breaking into his parents home and stealing food.


Highlands bridge closure leads to major diversion

Highlands bridge closure leads to major diversion

Emergency repairs to the Laggan Swing Bridge on the A82 Inverness-Glasgow road are to take place later this week.


More time given to Highland wind farm consultation.

More time given to Highland wind farm consultation.

The onshore wind energy guidance consultation taking place in the Highlands has been extended.


Concern over Highland compliance on tenancy deposits

Concern over Highland compliance on tenancy deposits

Local MSP David Stewart has “deep concerns” over low levels of private rented sector deposits registered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme in…


NHS Highland: "Give cold callers the cold shoulder"

NHS Highland: "Give cold callers the cold shoulder"

NHS Highland is advising members of the public to beware of cold callers claiming to be from the NHS.


BLIMEY! I'M IN THE STRATHY!

BLIMEY! I'M IN THE STRATHY!

What's the little monkey on about?  Read all about him - and his friends - in today's Strathy.  Out now!


Highland MSP calls for action on energy drinks

Highland MSP calls for action on energy drinks

A local MSP has called for more effort on the responsible retailing of energy drinks.


Pensioner killed in A9 accident

Pensioner killed in A9 accident

Police have confirmed that a 68 year-old man has died following a one vehicle road traffic collision on the A9 near Tain earlier today.


Scottish brigade issues warning over wildfire threat

Scottish brigade issues warning over wildfire threat

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) chiefs are raising awareness about the increased risk of wildfire across the country over…


A9 delays after crash near Tain

A9 delays after crash near Tain

Police are advising members of the public that the A9 is closed just south of Tain due to a one vehicle road traffic collision.


Inverness Airport latest ahead of strike action

Inverness Airport latest ahead of strike action

Prospect Union members, employed in the airport security service, will take industrial action starting at midday tomorrow (Tuesday) for 48 hours at Inverness…


Break with Highlands tradition slammed by Westminster candidate

Break with Highlands tradition slammed by Westminster candidate

The leader of the Scottish Christian Party in Inverness has slammed the licensing board for breaking "Highland tradition" by allowing an American-style…


Return of feathered friend to famous Loch Garten nest

Return of feathered friend to famous Loch Garten nest

RSPB Loch Garten’s longstanding female osprey, EJ, has returned to the oldest osprey nest in Scotland, much to the excitement of RSPB Scotland staff.


Highlands homeless man threatened to rape female police officer

Highlands homeless man threatened to rape female police officer

A sheriff has jailed a homeless Inverness man for threatening to rape a female police officer and her mother when he was arrested for an assault.


Quarry go-ahead despite fears A9 access could prove deadly

Quarry go-ahead despite fears A9 access could prove deadly

Plans to reopen a quarry so it can provide materials to dual the A9 have been approved despite road safety concerns.


Sweet gesture lost in translation at Highlands Post Office

Sweet gesture lost in translation at Highlands Post Office

How better to launch a new "local" Post Office service in Strathspey than by giving away free Gaelic sweets at the counter?


Joint Warrior exercise warms up over Scotland

Joint Warrior exercise warms up over Scotland

A major bi-annual military exercise will be waged across the UK next week, involving the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.


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