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Wind farm generates cash for strath village

Wind farm generates cash for strath village

RESIDENTS in Cromdale are being asked how they would like to see the financial windfall spent as the community gain from a nearby wind farm. The money…


Aviemore accused first for Inverness court

Aviemore accused first for Inverness court

TECHNOLOGY which could reduce costs to the court service in the Highlands was tried out for the first time when a sheriff heard pleas from an accused…


Aviemore creche fun day helps support group

Aviemore creche fun day helps support group

Aviemore creche Les Enfants has helped a women's support group based near their home with a fundraising fun day.


Fire extinguisher powered wheelchair makes a Big Splash - with slideshow!

Fire extinguisher powered wheelchair makes a Big Splash - with slideshow!

MORE than 3,000 people enjoyed the crazy sporting antics at this year's Big Splash in Aviemore over the weekend, with the organisers declaring it the…


Sat nav Boat of Garten ospreys start perilous journey

Sat nav Boat of Garten ospreys start perilous journey

A young, female Scottish osprey, which is being tracked by satellite, has embarked on a celebration zig-zag-tour of Britain before heading over seasons.…


Water supplies in strath should be back to normal

Water supplies in strath should be back to normal

Scottish Water has said that normal service should have been resumed after there was a disruption in supply to some homes in the strath overnight. They…


New Council Tax phone scam warning for strath residents

New Council Tax phone scam warning for strath residents

HIGHLAND Council are warning residents in Badenoch and Strathspey that a Council Tax scam may be operating in the region.


Energy firm responds to Kingussie lorry danger

Energy firm responds to Kingussie lorry danger

AN energy company has been praised for diverting "lumbering" heavy lorries away from Kingussie and Newtonmore's high streets in response to residents'…


Farming North

Farming North

Agricultural news for the Highlands, Moray and Speyside.


Farm union appoints new top man

Farm union appoints new top man

NFU Scotland has appointed Scott Walker as its new chief executive. Mr Walker has been with NFUS for 17 years and has progressed through a number of roles.…


Change to Jags fixture

Change to Jags fixture

The Highland League match between Huntly and Strathspey Thistle scheduled to be played on Saturday September 3 has been brough forward.


New arrivals at Kincraig ruffle a few feathers

New arrivals at Kincraig ruffle a few feathers

THE HIGHLAND Wildlife Park has notched up a first with a fluffy new arrival. The snowy owl chick hatched in early June and has just made its public…


Missing man turns up safe and well

Missing man turns up safe and well

A man who sparked a police appeal after he went missing has turned up safe and well.


Scratch winner

Scratch winner

Ian Anderson (centre right), overall scratch winner in the four day open at Grantown Golf Club, alongside section two winner Ian Mackellar and club committee…


Ritchie’s blast at ‘too nice’ players

Ritchie’s blast at ‘too nice’ players

“NOT good enough.” That is how Strathspey Thistle manager Brian Ritchie summed up his first three league games in charge of the Jags.


Baby inspires Raistrick to new heights

Baby inspires Raistrick to new heights

MOUNTAIN runner Eilidh Raistrick from Kincraig is hitting new heights after winning her last six races. And the 30-year-old puts her amazing form down…


MacArthur eyes the ‘Blue Riband’

MacArthur eyes the ‘Blue Riband’

NEWTONMORE manager Norman ‘Brick’ MacArthur described Saturday’s Camanachd Cup semi-final against Inveraray as “the most important match in 25 years”…


There’s ’More to come for Kings

There’s ’More to come for Kings

KINGUSSIE BOSS Steve Borthwick has claimed that rivals Newtonmore will have the tag of favourites when the two teams meet for the Camanachd Cup next month.


Private firm refutes fears over care at home in strath

Private firm refutes fears over care at home in strath

THERE are concerns that a private sector firm which recently started providing care at home services for the elderly in Badenoch and Strathspey is already…


Fire service cuts back on automatic response in strath

Fire service cuts back on automatic response in strath

FIREFIGHTERS in Badenoch and Strathspey are scaling down responses to fire alarms activated at B&Bs, factories, offices and hotels because of the number…


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