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Scottish Government funding welcomed for new housing in Kingussie

Scottish Government funding welcomed for new housing in Kingussie

SKYE, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Dave Thompson has welcomed the announcement of Scottish Government funding for a further 43 homes within his own constituency,…


Belladrum tickets selling out fast

Belladrum tickets selling out fast

Belladrum's early bird tickets sold out in the first hour of being released and full priced tickets are being snapped up at an unprecedented rate, organisers…


Fighter jets to take to the skies over the strath

Fighter jets to take to the skies over the strath

THERE is expected to be an increase in the number of RAF jets and maritime aircraft in the skies above Badenoch and Strathspey in the coming days. The…


Strathspey Jags fade after bright start

Strathspey Jags fade after bright start

STRATHSPEY Thistle could not have made a better start to Saturday’s game as they opened the scoring with just 11 minutes on the clock.


A blueprint for the future?

A blueprint for the future?

THE rounds of consultation by the Cairngorms National Park Authority are exhaustive, but to be fair to them, they are required to draw up the blueprints…


New dual carriageway opens by Dalwhinnie

New dual carriageway opens by Dalwhinnie

A £10.4 million project to create 3.2 kilometres of badly-needed new dual carriageway on the A9 near Dalwhinnie has opened without any fanfare. Scottish…


Bournemouth man found safe and well

Bournemouth man found safe and well

POLICE have confirmed that missing Bournemouth man, 43-year-old, Gavin John Miller has been traced safe and well.


Loch Laggan search for missing man

Loch Laggan search for missing man

AN UNDERWATER search of Loch Laggan, using specialist sonar equipment, began yesterday (Tuesday) and is the last hope of finding a man missing for over…


Patients will be able to self-diagnose with health TV

Patients will be able to self-diagnose with health TV

NHS 24 has launched a new digital TV channel to improve patients’ access to health information and advice from the comfort of their own home. The…


Anger after kittens dumped and left to die by A9

Anger after kittens dumped and left to die by A9

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after four kittens were cruelly dumped and left to die in separate incidents. Two six week old kittens…


A Kincraig bear without a soar head thanks to his fans

A Kincraig bear without a soar head thanks to his fans

WALKER the Polar Bear is spoiled for choice when it comes to headwear, after his online fans showered him with his favourite hard hats. The Highland…


Newtonmore hotel reaches for the stars

Newtonmore hotel reaches for the stars

One of Badenoch and Strathspey's largest hotels is reaching for the stars.


Shocking death toll of birds of prey

Shocking death toll of birds of prey

A SHOCKING death toll of birds of prey killed by poison in the Highlands has been revealed by the RSPB. The tally includes four golden eagles, the…


Police warning over bogus credit card calls

Police warning over bogus credit card calls

Residents in the strath are being warned by police of a telephone scam which has surfaced in the Dornoch area.


Praise for Highland Council

Praise for Highland Council

WE haven’t been heaping much praise on Highland Council or their members lately but well done to councillors for approving £400,000 funding for a new…


New Kingussie unit for special needs children

New Kingussie unit for special needs children

LONG journeys and residential school stays for youngsters from Badenoch and Strathspey who require Additional Support Needs (ASN) are set to become a…


Strathspey farming community rallies to help young family

Strathspey farming community rallies to help young family

The strath’s farming community is rallying to help the widow and three young children of Mr Dunky McBain, who died suddenly last month. The Strathspey…


Dulnain Bridge calls for "crisis kids" ban

Dulnain Bridge calls for "crisis kids" ban

DEMANDS have been made that "children in crisis" be kept out of a Strathspey village amid allegations that a young child was deliberately burnt, two ducks…


Strath workers in television spotlight

Strath workers in television spotlight

A NEW documentary series following midwives and the families they look after at Inverness’ Raigmore Hospital starts on BBC ALBA later this week. The…


Freshwater pearl joins giant panda and Javan rhino

Freshwater pearl joins giant panda and Javan rhino

FRESHWATER pearl mussels found in the River Spey have joined giant pandas and Javan rhinos in a new book listing 365 of the world’s "most endangered species".…


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