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Newtonmore win classic Camanachd Cup final

Newtonmore win classic Camanachd Cup final

Newtonmore ended their 25 year wait for shinty's biggest prize - the Camanachd Cup - beating Kingussie 4-3 after extra time in a classic final.


Highland Council to get busy tweeting

Highland Council to get busy tweeting

Highland Council is taking part in a 24-hour Twitter event next week called ‘What we do’. The move is designed to raise awareness about the range…


Sheriff questions handcuff policy

Sheriff questions handcuff policy

A VISITING Sheriff questioned the practice of taking people from custody into the dock in handcuffs at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday (Monday). Sheriff…


Campaign launched to stop Kincraig wind farm plans

Campaign launched to stop Kincraig wind farm plans

A growing campaign backed by renowned mountaineer, writer and broadcaster Cameron McNeish has issued a call-to-arms to stop the go-ahead of a proposed…


Newtonmore lift the cup after classic final

Newtonmore lift the cup after classic final

Newtonmore ended their 25 year wait for shinty's biggest prize - the Camanachd Cup - beating Kingussie after extra time in a classic final. Danny…


Police investigate possible drugs related death

Police investigate possible drugs related death

A young man has died and another has been left fighting for his life in an incident which police believe could be a related to taking a drug known as…


Highland MSP calls for end to care postcode lottery

Highland MSP calls for end to care postcode lottery

A HIGHLAND MSP has highlighted the huge array of charges for care at home that are charged by Scotland’s local authorities. Mary Scanlon, Scottish…


Newtonmore soldier lucky to be alive

Newtonmore soldier lucky to be alive

A YOUNG soldier from Newtonmore out in Afghanistan has recounted his lucky escape when an improvised explosive device blew up just a few metres away from…


Not such a Darling after-all

Not such a Darling after-all

OH no not another political memoir! This time its former Chancellor Alistair Darling who has decided to boost his over-inflated pension to justify…


Snow brings windfall for CairnGorm Mountain

Snow brings windfall for CairnGorm Mountain

MOUNTAIN biking is set to help CairnGorm Mountain reach bigger profits as latest figures reveal that turnover at the ski resort has continued to rise…


Family and police appeal for missing man

Family and police appeal for missing man

Lothian and Borders Police say there is a chance a missing man could be in the Inverness-shire area as its believed he may have friends in the Highland…


Pond row could sink £15M Aviemore store plan

Pond row could sink £15M Aviemore store plan

PLANS for a badly needed £15 million plus new Tesco store in Aviemore creating 150 new jobs could be sunk because of a row over a pond on the development…


Latest Nessie sighting creates waves

Latest Nessie sighting creates waves

A FISH farmer could not believe his eyes when two unexplained ‘Nessie-like’ humps appeared from below the surface of Loch Ness. Jon Rowe, from Lewiston,…


Staff reject latest offer to tackle ambulance meal breaks

Staff reject latest offer to tackle ambulance meal breaks

GMB Scottish Ambulance staff have rejected a revised offer on meal breaks and the union has called on the Scottish Government to insist that ambulances…


Holocaust survivor was robbed

Holocaust survivor was robbed

A SURVIVOR of the holocaust who made his home in Inverness and ran a business as a car salesman in the city was robbed of his wallet and £400, Inverness…


Convicted Highland councillor resigns

Convicted Highland councillor resigns

Highland Council has confirmed that Mr John Holden has resigned his membership of the council following his conviction and one year jail sentence for…


James Bond sights set on strath?

James Bond sights set on strath?

THE LURE of Badenoch and Strathspey has already hooked both Batman and Bollywood, and now the stunning scenery might even have caught the eye of no less…


Discovering Glen Affric

Discovering Glen Affric

FOR all the times I’ve been to Glen Affric I don’t know the area as well as I would like. Both sides of the glen contain a gaggle of high peaks, hidden…


Impressive performances in Grantown Try Tri

Impressive performances in Grantown Try Tri

THE 11th Grantown Try Tri on Sunday produced some terrific performances from 146 competitors ranging in age from 9 to those in their sixties.


Glenmore 24 proves a gruelling test

Glenmore 24 proves a gruelling test

ENDURANCE athletes produced some incredible displays at the first Glenmore 24 Trail ultra distance running race at the weekend.


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