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Accused was driving van that hit his son in Highlands tragedy

Accused was driving van that hit his son in Highlands tragedy

A plant operator said he believed a cyclist hit a hole at the entrance to a driveway before he was killed in a collision with a pick-up driven by…


Highland councillors vote against council tax rise

Highland councillors vote against council tax rise

Highland councillors have voted 45 – 31against plans to hike up council tax by 5% in 2016-17.


Badenoch MSP welcomes Highlands energy help funding

Badenoch MSP welcomes Highlands energy help funding

Badenoch MSP Dave Thompson (SNP) has welcomed the news that some residents in the Highlands are to benefit from £2,379,088 in home energy…


Highland Council rebuff for audit committee

Highland Council rebuff for audit committee

A row has broken out after Highland Council’s chief executive Steve Barron refused to allow the Scottish Parliament’s public audit committee…


Bristol bricklayer sent messages threatening to kill teenage girl

Bristol bricklayer sent messages threatening to kill teenage girl

A man formed a relationship with a teenager on a chat line then terrorised her by sending her threatening emails and text messages when she told him to…


Roadworks set for near to Spean Bridge

Roadworks set for near to Spean Bridge

Motorists using the A82 at Invergloy are to benefit from an improved road surface as essential resurfacing works costing £125,000 will be undertaken…


Local MP welcomes new Post Office card account

Local MP welcomes new Post Office card account

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has welcomed the new £250 million, seven-year contract for the Post Office card account (POCA) announced…


Longer sentences for violent crimes welcomed

Longer sentences for violent crimes welcomed

Holyrood has welcomed figures which show the average custodial sentence for handling an offensive weapon has risen by seven per cent since last year.


Highland Council opposition group outlines its budget proposals

Highland Council opposition group outlines its budget proposals

A £1 million "Carbon Clever" budget for green initiatives such as LED street lights and cycle paths could be slashed by Highland Council…


Timely winter safety reminder for those heading into Cairngorms

Timely winter safety reminder for those heading into Cairngorms

Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to stay safe on the hills, slopes and mountains of Scotland this winter.


Cairngorms set to open for first day of ski season

Cairngorms set to open for first day of ski season

CairnGorm Mountain is set to open its slopes for the first day of the winter season tomorrow (Saturday).


A9 closed between Tomatin and Inverness because of snow

A9 closed between Tomatin and Inverness because of snow

Police Scotland are advising motorists that the A9 is currently closed between Inverness and Tomatin due to heavy snow fall


Snow takes its toll on schools in Badenoch and Strathspey

Snow takes its toll on schools in Badenoch and Strathspey

The cold snap continues to take its toll on Badenoch and Strathspey with several school sand road closures today.


Findings of armed police review due out next week

Findings of armed police review due out next week

The findings of a formal review into controversial rules that allowed Scottish police officers to carry guns to everyday incidents will be published next…


Highland Youth Parliament meets at Glenmore

Highland Youth Parliament meets at Glenmore

The Highland Youth Parliament, the elected youth parliament of the Highlands, is currently holding its biannual conference at Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore.


Birthday treats for Highland Wildlife Park polar pair

Birthday treats for Highland Wildlife Park polar pair

Not everyone will have welcomed the first heavy snow of winter falling in the strath this week, but there are two creatures who are sure to have enjoyed…


East Coast mainline franchise confirmed

East Coast mainline franchise confirmed

A RAIL franchise which is set to benefit strath passengers has been officially signed today, the Department for Transport has confirmed.


Power firm says its ready for the big storm

Power firm says its ready for the big storm

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution is now operating at Yellow Alert because of the seriousness of the bad weather battering parts of Scotland.


CNPA calls for more collaboration with estates

CNPA calls for more collaboration with estates

The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) wants to collaborate more with land managers to ensure greater diversity of habitats in the uplands of the…


Weather warning for Highlands: severe gales and significant snow

Weather warning for Highlands: severe gales and significant snow

A WEATHER warning for gale force winds across the Highlands has been issued by the Met Office.


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