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Free mountain safety lectures heading to Aviemore

Free mountain safety lectures heading to Aviemore

Two free lectures in Aviemore will outline essential skills for those heading into the Scottish mountains this winter.


Work set to start on Strathspey steam railway line bridge

Work set to start on Strathspey steam railway line bridge

A major step in the return of steam engines to Grantown is set to start soon as part of a project costing more than £30,000.


Inverness court told child became unconscious after being choked

Inverness court told child became unconscious after being choked

A teenager who choked a 12 year-old causing her to fall into unconsciousness had his sentence deferred for reports.


Former Kingussie based Highland Council man lands top job

Former Kingussie based Highland Council man lands top job

A former Highland Council area manager for Badenoch and Strathspey is to take up a big new role within the local authority as part of a major shake-up…


Tributes paid to former prominent Highland MSP

Tributes paid to former prominent Highland MSP

Tributes have been paid to former Highland Liberal Democrat MSP John Farquhar Munro who has died.


Highlands' hospital sells itself . . . in a bid to find consultants

Highlands' hospital sells itself . . . in a bid to find consultants

NHS Highland has produced a short film to help them plug gaps in the radiology department in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.


Eyes to the strath skies for Big Garden Birdwatch

Eyes to the strath skies for Big Garden Birdwatch

It will be eyes to the skies this  Saturday and Sunday as locals get involved in the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch.


Progress in store as Tesco Aviemore plans finally win go-ahead

Progress in store as Tesco Aviemore plans finally win go-ahead

As the £15m-plus plans for the new Tesco store in Aviemore took a major step forward, pictures were released of how it will look.


Debenhams store worker jailed for stealing £16,000 from till

Debenhams store worker jailed for stealing £16,000 from till

A staff member at Debenhams store in Inverness' Eastgate Centre was jailed for embezzling more than £16,000 in just 12 weeks.


Bid for hotel at site of former Inverness swimming pool put on ice

Bid for hotel at site of former Inverness swimming pool put on ice

The saga surrounding Inverness’ old swimming pool site has taken another twist after a bid to build a seven-storey hotel was dramatically shelved…


Bid fails to half Highland Council homes rent increase

Bid fails to half Highland Council homes rent increase

Around 13,500 Highland Council tenants will have to fork out an extra £66.24 this year in rent after a 2 per cent hike was approved, despite an…


Kingussie man appears on petition at court

Kingussie man appears on petition at court

A Kingussie man has appeared on petition at Inverness Sheriff Court today charged with sending a communication of a sexual nature to a girl…


Claims that Cairngorms were home to a glacier just 400 years ago

Claims that Cairngorms were home to a glacier just 400 years ago

The Cairngorms continue to intrigue. Now the famous mountains may change history - even prehistory.


Police appeals for crimes in Badenoch and Strathspey

Police appeals for crimes in Badenoch and Strathspey

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Badenoch MSP calls for 'people way' as part of A9 dual plan

Badenoch MSP calls for 'people way' as part of A9 dual plan

A Badenoch MSP said it is essential for people and wildlife friendly plans to be built into the dualling of the A9.


Swinney dismisses leading Highland businessman's Indy warning

Swinney dismisses leading Highland businessman's Indy warning

Scotland’s Finance Secretary John Swinney has dismissed a millionaire Highland businessman’s warning that firms could be "derailed" if the…


Storm damage leaves Highland Council with £500,000 bill

Storm damage leaves Highland Council with £500,000 bill

Storm damage in the Highlands has landed the region’s local authority with a bill of £450,000, it has emerged.


Highlands MSPs press case for retaining region's 999 room

Highlands MSPs press case for retaining region's 999 room

Highlands and Islands Labour MSPs, David Stewart and Rhoda Grant, are keeping up the pressure for the Inverness Fire Control Room to be saved from closure.


Alexander ready to clash swords with Salmond in Indy debate

Alexander ready to clash swords with Salmond in Indy debate

Badenoch and Strathspey MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has agreed to take part in a debate with First Minister Alex Salmond…


Aviemore hailed as a boom town

Aviemore hailed as a boom town

Aviemore has been hailed as an "economic success story" after it was revealed that the community is home to the fastest growing population in the Highlands…


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