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Highlands business community urged to get on-board with new London air link

Highlands business community urged to get on-board with new London air link

A direct appeal has been made to the north’s business community to use crucial new air services linking Inverness and London.


Inverness Cathedral bench sex couple bid to change guilty pleas

Inverness Cathedral bench sex couple bid to change guilty pleas

A Polish couple who were due to be sentenced for having had al fresco sex on a bench in front of Inverness Cathedral have tried to retract their guilty…


Council leader promises 200 additional houses by 2017

Council leader promises 200 additional houses by 2017

Council leader Drew Hendry has revealed plans for another 200 council houses to be built across the Highlands by 2017.


NHS 24 spring health advice

NHS 24 spring health advice

Scotland’s national telehealth and telecare service is urging people across the country to take advantage of the extra hour of daylight this month…


Highland MP calls for work on airport railway station to start

Highland MP calls for work on airport railway station to start

Highland MP Danny Alexander has called on the Scottish Government to support investment by building the long awaited railway station for Inverness Airport,…


Alexander backs charity campaign for Syria

Alexander backs charity campaign for Syria

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has backed a local Oxfam and Save the Children campaign to raise awareness of the millions suffering in Syria.


Raigmore Hospital ward to reopen

Raigmore Hospital ward to reopen

A Raigmore Hospital ward which was closed because of an outbreak of Clostridium difficile is expected to reopen tomorrow (Saturday) following deep cleaning.


Badenoch MSP welcomes chance to learn more about Down's syndrome

Badenoch MSP welcomes chance to learn more about Down's syndrome

A Badenoch MSP welcomed the chance to learn more about Down’s syndrome at an information session held at the Scottish Parliament yesterday.


John Finnie MSP raises concerns over alleged Police Scotland stop and search targets

John Finnie MSP raises concerns over alleged Police Scotland stop and search targets

A Highland MSP and former police officer has expressed concerns over alleged stop and search targets handed down to local police officers under Police…


MV man "back" in business at Aviemore

MV man "back" in business at Aviemore

Fighting off a paralysis threat following back surgery complications, the man behind Aviemore’s Mountain and Valley (MV) Festival is promising a…


Marksman called out to shoot runaway cow

Marksman called out to shoot runaway cow

A marksman had to be called out to deal with a cow which had made a dash for freedom from a Grantown abattoir.


Highlands' air interests must not be ignored

Highlands' air interests must not be ignored

The domestic air travel market for Scotland is "quite critical" to economic survival of regions such as the Highlands.


Highland Council finance chairman explains "service point" strategy

Highland Council finance chairman explains "service point" strategy

Hopes are high that Highland Council’s service points in Kingussie and Grantown could now escape the axe.


Budget "boost for Highlands" says Alexander

Budget "boost for Highlands" says Alexander

A budget which "serves the Highlands and strengthens the country" has been hailed by local MP Danny Alexander.


SNP joy at "double the No vote" in strath

SNP joy at "double the No vote" in strath

Local MSP Dave Thompson (SNP) is claiming that the Yes vote is double the No returns from a recent survey in his constituency.


Superbug closes Raigmore Hospital ward

Superbug closes Raigmore Hospital ward

A medical ward in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness is currently closed to new admissions and transfers due to an increased number of Clostridium difficile…


Snowsports capital will pass on Queen's Baton

Snowsports capital will pass on Queen's Baton

It will be a memorable "Independence Day" for Aviemore: Scotland’s snowsports capital is first in line for the Queen’s Baton on July 4.


"Man over machine" reminder in Cairngorms

"Man over machine" reminder in Cairngorms

Fears that machines are taking over from man on the mountains have prompted a warning from experts.


Rail bridge repair by Carrbridge on track for completion

Rail bridge repair by Carrbridge on track for completion

Highland Council has reassured motorists that work on the Baddengorm Bridge by Carrbridge is still on track for completion and the road will re-open as…


Powerline worker was over drink-drive limit on A9

Powerline worker was over drink-drive limit on A9

A wotker on the Beauly to Denny power line who admitted driving while marginally over the drink drive limit on the A9 has been banned from…


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