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Concerns aired over plans for nearly 100 houses in Carrbridge

Concerns aired over plans for nearly 100 houses in Carrbridge

Carrbridge Community Council has detailed their chief concerns over Tulloch Homes’ proposal for nearly 100 new homes at the south end of the village. Following…


Belgium walkers recovering after being stranded in Cairngorms

Belgium walkers recovering after being stranded in Cairngorms

Nine Belgian walkers who got caught out by blizzards in the Cairngorms are said to be none the worse for their ordeal. A major search-and-rescue team…


Big funding blow for Aviemore domestic abuse support group

Big funding blow for Aviemore domestic abuse support group

Victims of domestic abuse and their children in Badenoch and Strathspey could be put at even greater risk after funding from the Scottish Government was…


Hotel prices getting cheaper in Aviemore

Hotel prices getting cheaper in Aviemore

Aviemore has seen the steepest fall in the average room rate over the past year in teh UK according to latest figures released by Hotels.com Hotel Price…


Highland Council issues advice for those missold payment protection

Highland Council issues advice for those missold payment protection

Those in the strath unhappy about being mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance, could save themselves money trying to retrieve their money owed. They…


Male love bird arrives at famous Boat of Garten nest

Male love bird arrives at famous Boat of Garten nest

The resident male osprey has now arrived at the Loch Garten nest - and seen off a love rival - giving hopes that there will be more chicks fledged again…


New jail sentences to combat knife crime

New jail sentences to combat knife crime

Anyone arrested with a knife in Scotland’s town and city centres could face longer jail terms from today. Offenders will be prosecuted before a Sheriff…


New sponsor unveiled for Scottish Open by Inverness

New sponsor unveiled for Scottish Open by Inverness

Highland Council has welcomed today’s news that global investment management group, Aberdeen Asset Management plc, is the new title sponsor of the Scottish…


Behind closed doors meeting on crisis hit Highlands fire service

Behind closed doors meeting on crisis hit Highlands fire service

The controversy surrounding the crisis hit Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue service took another twist today when an Edinburgh-based civil servant…


No charge for locals using new Aviemore pitch

No charge for locals using new Aviemore pitch

People from the Aviemore area won't have to pay to use the new playing field, it has been announced. Local groups had feared that they might have…


Drivers in Highlands being urged not to panic buy fuel

Drivers in Highlands being urged not to panic buy fuel

The public in the strath and wider Highlands and Islands is being told there is no need to panic buy fuel. Northern Constabulary has confirmed that…


Panda-monium expected at the Highland Wildlife Park

Panda-monium expected at the Highland Wildlife Park

April Fool’s Day this Sunday at the Highland Wildlife Park by Kincraig should be panda-monium. Visitors exploring the park are being to keep their…


Dry spell sparks wildfire warning in the Cairngorms National Park

Dry spell sparks wildfire warning in the Cairngorms National Park

A warning has been issued that the extended dry and very warm weather means there is a real danger of wildfires in the Cairngorms National Park. The…


Headway in removing flood threat to A86 in Laggan

Headway in removing flood threat to A86 in Laggan

Moves to prevent a causeway in Laggan carrying a main trunk road from being washed away by the next big flood are in the pipeline, the Scottish Environment…


Cairngorms National Park lagging well behind for web and 3G services

Cairngorms National Park lagging well behind for web and 3G services

A new survey of internet and mobile phone coverage in Badenoch and Strathspey and the wider Cairngorms National Park area has revealed the full extent…


Calls for Cairngorm beauty spots parking charges to be scrapped

Calls for Cairngorm beauty spots parking charges to be scrapped

A call has been made to stop more car parking charges being introduced at beauty spots in the Cairngorms, amid fears that there will soon be nowhere to…


Northern Lights put on spectacular show over Cairngorms

Northern Lights put on spectacular show over Cairngorms

The Cairngorms have been treated to a brief glimpse of one of nature’s most spectacular shows – but for those who missed it, fortunately help was at hand. Photographer…


Kingussie shinty club players star in kids' TV show

Kingussie shinty club players star in kids' TV show

Two TV presenters from CBBC show "All Over the Place" will be showing off their shinty ball skills on the small screen next week after taking part in…


Highland Council SNP Group reveals manifesto

Highland Council SNP Group reveals manifesto

Jobs, infrastructure and sound management are the leading commitments at the heart of the 2012 local election manifesto announced by the SNP in the Highlands.


Popular Badenoch and Strathspey Highland councillor to stand down

Popular Badenoch and Strathspey Highland councillor to stand down

One of Badenoch and Strathspey’s best-known faces will be standing down at the forthcoming Highland Council elections in May. Councillor Stuart Black…


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