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Police identify man washed up in Highlands

Police identify man washed up in Highlands

Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division have confirmed the idenitfy of a man found washed up on the shore at Kyleakin.


Grin and polar bear it!

Grin and polar bear it!

"It's International Polar Bear Day!" comes the roar.


Strathspey MP to call on A9 safety group to stop average speed camera plan

Strathspey MP to call on A9 safety group to stop average speed camera plan

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander will call for A9 average speed cameras plans to be scrapped at his meeting with the multi-agency A9 Safety…


Wood chipping operation in Kingussie gets green light

Wood chipping operation in Kingussie gets green light

Fears about the potential noise from a controversial wood chipping operation in Kingussie have failed to stop its go-ahead.


Big thumbs up for Cairngorms attractions

Big thumbs up for Cairngorms attractions

No less than 100% of visitors coming to the Badenoch and Strathpsey area have vowed to return again, a recent customer survey has discovered.


Police appeal after car break-ins in Kingussie

Police appeal after car break-ins in Kingussie

Police Scotland are appealing for information following a number of break-ins to vehicles in Kingussie on Sunday night or the early hours of the…


Watchdogs urged to help stop Highland Council counter closures

Watchdogs urged to help stop Highland Council counter closures

Community councils in the Highlands have been urged to ramp up the pressure on their local SNP, Liberal Democrat and Labour representatives, ahead of…


Small businesses in Highlands urged to have say on delivery charges

Small businesses in Highlands urged to have say on delivery charges

Independent MSP Jean Urquhart has urged Highland and Islands businesses to speak up on discriminatory delivery charges.


Repairs to Laggan Causeway due to start on Monday

Repairs to Laggan Causeway due to start on Monday

BEAR Scotland will be carrying out reconstruction works worth £90,000 to repair a section of embankment on the A86 Laggan Causeway.


Falklands veteran pleads with court to spare his dog

Falklands veteran pleads with court to spare his dog

A veteran of the Falklands War has appealed to a Sheriff not to order the destruction of his pet Japanese Akita dog.


Highland councillors 'kept in dark' over counter closures - claim

Highland councillors 'kept in dark' over counter closures - claim

Members of Highland Council’s ruling coalition were left in the dark about shock proposals to axe more than 20 offices to save cash, it has…


Two missing Cairngorms climbers found safe and well

Two missing Cairngorms climbers found safe and well

Two climbers have been located and are safe and well after being reported overdue whilst in the Cairngorms.


Lord Coe urged to back Alain Baxter medal campaign

Lord Coe urged to back Alain Baxter medal campaign

The campaign to reinstate Alain Baxter’s Olympic bronze medal - which is being wholly endorsed by the former GB ski star - has gone all the way…


Highland Council to tighten rules on school lets

Highland Council to tighten rules on school lets

Stricter rules for letting out Highland schools will come into force after a failed bid to put the new policy on ice.


Police appeals for Badenoch and Strathspey

Police appeals for Badenoch and Strathspey

Police are appealing for information after a window was smashed at a unit on the Dalfaber Industrial Estate in Aviemore.


New viewpoints to be created to make most of majestic Cairngorms scenery

New viewpoints to be created to make most of majestic Cairngorms scenery

Tourist viewpoints are to be created in the Cairngorms National Park to help draw more visitors to the area.


Couple had al fresco sex in front of Inverness Cathedral, court told

Couple had al fresco sex in front of Inverness Cathedral, court told

A Polish couple who had al fresco sex on a bench in front of Inverness Cathedral will be sentenced next month for committing an act of public indecency.


Terrain trap warning issued for the Cairngorms

Terrain trap warning issued for the Cairngorms

Massive quantities of snow have prompted local mountain safety experts to warn both mountaineers and skiers of the danger of "terrain traps".


Number of animal cruelty cases in Scotland soars

Number of animal cruelty cases in Scotland soars

The Scottish SPCA has described 2013 as its "busiest ever year" with a record number of calls to its animal helpline, pets rehomed and wildlife saved.


Man who posted sectarian comments on Rangers fans website walks free

Man who posted sectarian comments on Rangers fans website walks free

A man who posted sectarian comments on a Rangers supporters website walked free from Inverness Sheriff Court.


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