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Highland capital thrills and spills must go on!

Highland capital thrills and spills must go on!

Preparations for this weekend’s Fright Nights are being finalised with a 1,300 metre circuit of thrills and chills being created around the Ness…


Highland Council leader throws hat in ring for Westminster seat

Highland Council leader throws hat in ring for Westminster seat

Highland Council leader Drew Hendry has been revealed as a contender to face MP Danny Alexander in a battle for his Westminister seat.


Alexander welcomes home rule powers

Alexander welcomes home rule powers

Highland MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander  has welcomed recommendations put forward by the Smith Commission for more powers…


The festive lights are going on in Grantown!

The festive lights are going on in Grantown!

Children in the Grantown area are being invited to enjoy a festive get-together on Friday (November 28).


It's party time for pensioners in Badenoch

It's party time for pensioners in Badenoch

The capital of Badenoch is gearing up for Christmas.


Cairngorm youngsters urged to engage on devo powers

Cairngorm youngsters urged to engage on devo powers

Local MSP Dave Thompson is urging young voters in the strath to engage with the government over more devolution.


Highlands man had PC seized whilst on holiday in Caribbean

Highlands man had PC seized whilst on holiday in Caribbean

A Highlands man returned from a holiday in the Caribbean to find his computers had been seized by police.


A889 resurfacing gets under way

A889 resurfacing gets under way

Road users in the strath will see improvements to the A889 at Cathar Mor following completion of resurfacing works.


More protection for Highland salmon

More protection for Highland salmon

More salmon protection measures are being introduced.


New reward put up in Wilson murder case

New reward put up in Wilson murder case

Independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is today renewing its offer of a reward of up to £5,000 for information on the unsolved murder…


Police pledge to bring Nairn banker's killer to justice

Police pledge to bring Nairn banker's killer to justice

Police Scotland have said they remain determined to bring to justice the killer of Alistair Wilson as the 10th anniversary approaches of the murder in…


50-50 gender split in new cabinet

50-50 gender split in new cabinet

The Scottish Government's new cabinet has  been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, subject to the necessary parliamentary approval.


RSPB calls for tree protection from biomass burning

RSPB calls for tree protection from biomass burning

RSPB Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to “seize the opportunity to ensure that electricity from biomass is truly low carbon”…


Grantown star Stewart positive after Q performance

Grantown star Stewart positive after Q performance

Grantown’s golfing ace Duncan Stewart was upbeat after failing to make the top 25 in the European Tour Final Qualifying School on Thursday (November…


Independents vow to fight cuts to primary school day

Independents vow to fight cuts to primary school day

The group of independent councillors claim to have found a way to slice £3.2 million from Highland Council’s budget, without cutting half…


Reports issued on Scottish beaver trials.

Reports issued on Scottish beaver trials.

Scottish Natural Heritage reports  into the feasibility of reintroducing beavers to the wild in Scotland have been welcomed by the trial partners.


New and improved Highland Hospice on cards but more funds required

New and improved Highland Hospice on cards but more funds required

The board of the Highland Hospice has given approval to seek tenders for the construction of a new in patient unit and upgrading of existing facilities…


Grantown golf ace a long shot for Euro Tour place

Grantown golf ace a long shot for Euro Tour place

Strathspey golfing star Duncan Stewart is among a trio of Scots viewed as “long shots” to win European Tour playing rights.


Railways on the level again at Kingussie

Railways on the level again at Kingussie

Kingussie’s troublesome “unlevel crossing” is now level - but only after another weekend of upheaval for local rail services.


Major expansion on cards for prominent Highland business

Major expansion on cards for prominent Highland business

The expansion of a major manufacturing plant which could pump an extra £22 million into the local economy and create 250 jobs has been approved.


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