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MSP raises threat to specialist 24-hour roads policing cover for the Highlands

MSP raises threat to specialist 24-hour roads policing cover for the Highlands

An Independent MSP for the Highlands and Islands has attacked proposals to scrap 24-hour specialist road policing units cover for non-motorway roads.


Local MSP questions unfair power surcharge

Local MSP questions unfair power surcharge

An “unfair” UK electricity surcharge is impacting on the Highlands, says a local MSP.


US holiday-maker goes on trial for fatal accident in Inverness

US holiday-maker goes on trial for fatal accident in Inverness

An American woman has gone on trial before a jury at Inverness for causing the death of a 57-year-old Ross-shire motorcyclist in Inverness last summer.


Funding go-ahead for £12 million Aviemore hospital

Funding go-ahead for £12 million Aviemore hospital

The provision of a new hospital in Aviemore has taken a major step forward with the Scottish Government confirming funding for the project.


Scottish Water pipes up on safety

Scottish Water pipes up on safety

As winter’s grip starts tightening, businesses are being warned to make doubly sure their pipes are protected.


Highlands man tried to swap stolen puppy for a car

Highlands man tried to swap stolen puppy for a car

A man who tried to swap a stolen puppy for a car has been jailed for six months.


Family of late Highlander launch fund to protect deer

Family of late Highlander launch fund to protect deer

A fund in memory of an acclaimed stalker, naturalist, photographer and author has been established to challenge worsening treatment of one of Scotland’s…


Don't take a walk on the wild side, firework folk!

Don't take a walk on the wild side, firework folk!

RSPB Scotland is encouraging everyone to remember wildlife when planning bonfires and firework displays this weekend.


Highland Council opposition leader believes cuts are a done-deal

Highland Council opposition leader believes cuts are a done-deal

The leader of Highland Council’s opposition group, Carolyn Wilson, believes the administration will go ahead with all of its proposed budget cuts…


Cairngorms drinks firms toast success

Cairngorms drinks firms toast success

An Aviemore-based brewery which hit the headlines with a beer named in honour of a jibe at local MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander…


That's the spirit! New date for Highland spooks

That's the spirit! New date for Highland spooks

New dates have been announced by The Highland Council for ghostly gatherings.


Government must "stay true" on wild land, say campaigners

Government must "stay true" on wild land, say campaigners

Campaigners against a wind farm in the Monadhliath Mountains have called on the Scottish Government to stay true on its word to protect wild land.


A9 dualling bidders named

A9 dualling bidders named

Transport Scotland has announced the names of four bidders competing to win the contract to deliver the first A9 dualling scheme between Kincraig and…


New routes take off from Inverness Airport

New routes take off from Inverness Airport

The launch of a direct route from the Highlands to London City Airport will help bring an economic boom to the region, it has been claimed.


No tricks or treats for Inverness

No tricks or treats for Inverness

Floods have washed away both Inverness’s planned Halloween nights.


Police warning after new A9 average speed cameras go live

Police warning after new A9 average speed cameras go live

Drivers are being warned that unmarked police car patrols have been stepped up on the A9 with the switching-on of the new average speed cameras earlier…


Highland property market interest not damaged by Indy referendum

Highland property market interest not damaged by Indy referendum

Despite the uncertainty caused by the Scottish referendum during the summer months, leading property consultants, CKD Galbraith have released new statistics…


Highland woman offered sex to random strangers

Highland woman offered sex to random strangers

Random males were asked by a drunken woman on a night out in Inverness if they wanted sex with her, a court has heard.


What can be done to improve the arrival to the Highlands ?

What can be done to improve the arrival to the Highlands ?

It isn’t much of a welcome is it to one of the world’s great destinations?


Lib Dem councillor "I was treated unfairly"

Lib Dem councillor "I was treated unfairly"

A Lib Dem councillor who resigned this afternoon after his party accused him of sharing extremist material said he had not been given a fair hearing.


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