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Highland Council's concerns over "bedroom tax"

Highland Council's concerns over "bedroom tax"

New legislation from the UK government means that, from 1 April, a deduction will be imposed on housing benefit claimants in council or housing association…


Drams and drama as interest and ignorance mix in London

Drams and drama as interest and ignorance mix in London

THERE may be no WiFi connections on the Caledonian sleeper to help me file this column on the train but, to be fair, despite snow storms and problems…


Businesses in Badenoch and Strathspey invited to electric cycling event

Businesses in Badenoch and Strathspey invited to electric cycling event

Businesses are invited to an event at the St John’s Church Hall, Inverdruie, this Thursday (March 21 to find out how they can support and benefit…


Aviemore's Paralympic rowing gold medallist becames an ambassador

Aviemore's Paralympic rowing gold medallist becames an ambassador

Aviemore’s  London Paralympic rowing gold medallist Dave Smith MBE an honorary ambassador for CairnGorm Mountain.


Cheating Inverness Councillor to go back to court

Cheating Inverness Councillor to go back to court

A cheating Inverness councillor will be back in court next month to face a proceeds of crime hearing with the knowledge that his last ditch appeal to…


Police disappointed by mobile phone crackdown numbers in Highlands

Police disappointed by mobile phone crackdown numbers in Highlands

Police in the Highlands and Islands have expressed disappointment after 31 motorists were caught using a mobile device whilst driving and 21 were…


New police chief has strong Aviemore links

New police chief has strong Aviemore links

A senior police officer who has spent a large part of her working career based in Aviemore has been appointed as the new area commander for Badenoch,…


A9 improvement delays "deeply frustrating", Alexander

A9 improvement delays "deeply frustrating", Alexander

Local MP Danny Alexander has criticised the SNP saying that the Scottish Government is pushing the Highlands to the back of the queue over transport.


Highland Council backs anti-litter campaign

Highland Council backs anti-litter campaign

Highland Council is backing a national campaign to raise awareness of the hugely harmful effect of litter.


MSP criticises state of north roads

MSP criticises state of north roads

It's official: Britain's roads continue to deteriorate, with potholes that are bigger and more numerous than ever before.


Car smashes through front window of Aviemore shop

Car smashes through front window of Aviemore shop

A car smashed through the front window of Waterstone’s bookshop in Grampian Road, Aviemore at about 10am today.


Cinema listing correction: The Croods

Cinema listing correction: The Croods


Kings are Premier League pace-setters

Kings are Premier League pace-setters

Kingussie are the early Premier League pace-setters after they made it two wins out of two with a late 2-0 win at The Dell against Lochaber.


Big fall in birds of prey poisoned

Big fall in birds of prey poisoned

The number of bird of prey poisoning incidents in Scotland has decreased significantly, according to the latest 'hotspot map' for 2012.


Danish laird buys Badenoch estate

Danish laird buys Badenoch estate

The billionaire owner of Glenfeshie has confirmed that he has acquired the neighbouring 20,000-acre Gaick Estate.


Backing for plans allowing youngsters to vote in referendum

Backing for plans allowing youngsters to vote in referendum

Teenagers under the age of 18 in the Highlands will relish being able to vote in the independence referendum should a new law be introduced.


Highland charity says 'rescue pets make great pets'

Highland charity says 'rescue pets make great pets'

A new campaign encouraging people to take on a rescue pet has been launched by the Scottish SPCA as part of its Rehoming Week.


Police catch 120 drivers speeding on Highlands' roads

Police catch 120 drivers speeding on Highlands' roads

Police in the Highlands and Islands took part in a national  campaign over the weekend to highlight the dangers which exist on country roads.


Warning to strath residents over online fraudsters

Warning to strath residents over online fraudsters

Highland Council’s Trading Standards Officers are alerting consumers after online scams lose two individuals a total of £20,000.


Overnight snow causes problems for motorists in the strath

Overnight snow causes problems for motorists in the strath

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