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Thompson calls for more GP dermatology training

Thompson calls for more GP dermatology training

A call has gone out from a Highland MSP for compulsory dermatological training to be included in specialist training for Scottish GPs.


Court reform plans welcomed by Highland MSP

Court reform plans welcomed by Highland MSP

Planned reforms to the civil courts have been welcomed by one Highland MSP.


A9 drug-driver is banned and fined

A9 drug-driver is banned and fined

A driver spotted driving north on the Kessock Bridge swerving between two lanes in the early hours of the morning was stopped by police.


TV star backs trust's appeal for Highland footpath repairs

TV star backs trust's appeal for Highland footpath repairs

he Highlands’ wild ways will be all right on the night, if Griff Rhys Jones has his way.


HS2 train system could arrive before A9 dualling, claims Alexander

HS2 train system could arrive before A9 dualling, claims Alexander

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has told Highlands business representatives that he believes HS2 could be finished before the Scottish…


Big rise in those left waiting in Scotland's A&E departments

Big rise in those left waiting in Scotland's A&E departments

A Highlands Conservative MSP has said that a Audit Scotland report released today (Thursday) shows the performance of accident and emergency departments…


Missing Newtonmore teen is found safe and well

Missing Newtonmore teen is found safe and well

Police can confirm that a missing Newtonmore schoolgirl has been traced safe and well.


Two Beauly-Denny powerline workers jailed for attack

Two Beauly-Denny powerline workers jailed for attack

Two Fife men who were working on the Beauly to Denny power line were jailed following an incident when two men were attacked.


Alexander challenges Salmond to A9 debate in Highlands

Alexander challenges Salmond to A9 debate in Highlands

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has challenged the First Minister to a debate over SNP plans to install average speed cameras the length of…


Court told Highlands dad is haunted by canoe tragedy

Court told Highlands dad is haunted by canoe tragedy

A court has heard how a Muir of Ord dad who was involved a canoeing accident which claimed the life of his daughter and three friends at Gairloch…


Highlanders wild about protecting land from developers

Highlanders wild about protecting land from developers

Huge support is being claimed for wild land over developments such as wind farms in the Highlands.


Highlands motorists urged to be on look out for deer

Highlands motorists urged to be on look out for deer

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road, especially this month.


Proposed £5 million investment in Aviemore resort welcomed

Proposed £5 million investment in Aviemore resort welcomed

Tourism Minister and local MSP Fergus Ewing has welcomed the announcement that a £5 million investment will be made at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort…


Slainte! Speyside distillery's artful new venture opens

Slainte! Speyside distillery's artful new venture opens

A Speyside distillery has announced the opening of the world’s first “outdoor whisky art gallery”.


Highland councillors add their voice to raptor chorus

Highland councillors add their voice to raptor chorus

The Highland Council’s voice has joined the dawning chorus  of organisations  condemning the illegal killing of Black Isle raptors.


Deadline for Highlands and Islands food and drink contest extended

Deadline for Highlands and Islands food and drink contest extended

The deadline for this year’s Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards has been extended.


New free and simple NHS 24 number launched

New free and simple NHS 24 number launched

Highlanders can now call NHS 24 free simply by dialling 111.


Highlands MSP's backing for Cairngorms radio station

Highlands MSP's backing for Cairngorms radio station

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart “sounded” out the strath – with a visit to the local radio station.


Spirit of Speyside flowing famously

Spirit of Speyside flowing famously

The Famous Five have moved on – it’s not lashings of ginger beer any more but loads of whisky!


Increase in Scottish housing sales is welcomed

Increase in Scottish housing sales is welcomed

Scottish Housing Minister Margaret Burgess has welcomed the latest figures showing a big rise in the number of homes being sold year-on-year.


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