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Passport assistance for people in the strath

Passport assistance for people in the strath

People living in Badenoch and Strathspey no longer have to travel more than 130 miles to Dundee to apply for a passport thanks to a new interview facility…


Increased deer stalking demand

Increased deer stalking demand

Demand and prices for deer stalking on Scottish estates have increased despite the recession, according to research carried out by sales agents Savills.


Unwanted cats flood rescue centre

Unwanted cats flood rescue centre

The Scottish SPCA has reported a surge in unwanted cats and kittens, with 26 homeless felines currently in the care of its Highlands and Islands Animal…


Fears that SNP will dominate Yes campaign ease

Fears that SNP will dominate Yes campaign ease

FEARS that the SNP would dominate the yes vote push in the Highlands, ahead of the historic independence ballot in 2014, have eased after the first campaign…


HMRC to issue child benefit letters

HMRC to issue child benefit letters

Around one million letters will be issued in Scotland during November to families affected by next year’s changes to Child Benefit.


Highland man denies being in illegal possession of 338 bird eggs

Highland man denies being in illegal possession of 338 bird eggs

The trial of a man facing allegations of illegally trading in wild birds eggs entered its third day yesterday (Thursday).


Highland Council is saved by the bell

Highland Council is saved by the bell

A bell rang to start religious prayers - before the full Highland Council meeting today (Friday) – in a bid to combat a legal threat to the decades…


Drivers urged to be careful on the roads

Drivers urged to be careful on the roads

Police have warned drivers to prepare for wintry conditions on roads in the Highlands.


Sectarian chants have no place in Highlands, court hears

Sectarian chants have no place in Highlands, court hears

A sheriff sent a message out to football fans that sectarian abuse from terracings in the Highlands would not be tolerated by the courts.


Couple accused of stealing from Craig Whyte

Couple accused of stealing from Craig Whyte

Two people have been charged with stealing goods and items of furniture from the home of the former owner of Rangers Football Club Craig Whyte at Castle…


Winter may be coldest in a century

Winter may be coldest in a century

Some of the snowiest and coldest conditions in at least a century are being forecast for the strath and the rest of the Highlands this winter.


Next step in Chivas Brothers expansion

Next step in Chivas Brothers expansion

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has announced its intention to build a new malt whisky distillery and has…


Inquiry into wind farm plans starts on Monday

Inquiry into wind farm plans starts on Monday

A public inquiry into the controversial Allt Duine wind farm proposal will get underway this Monday in Aviemore.


We've handed out £2500 so far - will you be our next lucky winner?

We've handed out £2500 so far - will you be our next lucky winner?

OUR Hospice Lucky Numbers prize draw is proving to be a winning formula for readers of the Strathspey and Badenoch Herald and other weekly newspapers…


Highland councillor quits SNP group

Highland councillor quits SNP group

A Nationalist Highland councillor has dramatically quit the SNP group on Highland Council this morning - only a day after the deal to stage an independence…


Raigmore ward closed after outbreak of sickness bug

Raigmore ward closed after outbreak of sickness bug

A medical ward at the region’s main hospital has been closed to new admissions and visitors are being asked not to attend while staff deal with…


'A Seminal Moment for Scottish Democracy'

'A Seminal Moment for Scottish Democracy'

Today’s formal agreement of the  Scottish independence referendum by the UK and Scottish Governments has been hailed as a “seminal moment…


MSP praises New Start Highland

MSP praises New Start Highland

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has praised the work of New Start Highland following a visit to their Carsegate premises in Inverness. 


New mums in strath missing out on free help

New mums in strath missing out on free help

Some mums and mums-to-be in the Highlands are missing out on a "fantastic" scheme which gives them free milk, fruit and vegetables.


Energy price rises criticised by Deputy First Minister

Energy price rises criticised by Deputy First Minister

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has responded to news that British Gas will increase gas and electricity prices it charges customers.


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