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Housebuilding on the rise in Scotland according to latest figures

Housebuilding on the rise in Scotland according to latest figures

The total number of new homes started in the year to December 2012 increased by two per cent from the previous year - the first increase in a calendar…


Two people taken to hospital after A9 accident

Two people taken to hospital after A9 accident

Two people have been taken to hospital after their convertible car ended up beneath a truck on the A9 Inverness-Perth road this morning.


Body of missing Strathy reporter is found

Body of missing Strathy reporter is found

The body of missing Strathy reporter Clive Dennier has been found in a river near Loch Hourn.


Raigmore kids' ward bogus charity woman jailed

Raigmore kids' ward bogus charity woman jailed

A bogus charity collector who pocketed the cash rather than it going to help the children’s ward at Raigmore Hospital has been jailed for six months.


Sample the joys of Laggan nature reserve this weekend

Sample the joys of Laggan nature reserve this weekend

The stunning Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve near Laggan is the venue for the latest event to celebrate Year of Natural Scotland.


Police clampdown on drink and drug driving set to start

Police clampdown on drink and drug driving set to start

Drivers in Badenoch and Strathspey are being urged not to spoil the party this summer by getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.


Tory MSP criticises call for A9 money to be used for railways

Tory MSP criticises call for A9 money to be used for railways

A Scottish Conservative regional MSP has criticised two Independent MSPs after they supported a motion calling on the Scottish Government to transfer funding…


Scotland rugby stars coach strath kids

Scotland rugby stars coach strath kids

The Scotland rugby team put some local school pupils through their paces during a training camp in the strath, held ahead of their summer tour to South…


Start date for new £50 million Highlands' university campus

Start date for new £50 million Highlands' university campus

Building of the new £50 million Inverness College UHI will create 300 construction jobs and facilities for more than 8,500 students.


’More the merrier for derby success

’More the merrier for derby success

Newtonmore bounced back from their MacTavish Cup disappointment with a 4-0 win against their close rivals Kingussie.


Scotland squad’s visit makes pupils’ day

Scotland squad’s visit makes pupils’ day

THE Scotland rugby team put some local school pupils through their paces during a training camp in the strath, held ahead of their summer tour to South…


Highlands' businesses urged to get behind Gatwick fight

Highlands' businesses urged to get behind Gatwick fight

Businesses are to be invited to express the importance of air links between the Highlands and London in a bid to strengthen evidence to help retain the…


Badenoch laird to scale the heights for air ambulance charity

Badenoch laird to scale the heights for air ambulance charity

A Badenoch laird is attempting to climb Britain’s highest three mountains inside 24 hours to boost funds for Scotland’s first charity air…


Calls for buzzards not to be persecuted in Scotland

Calls for buzzards not to be persecuted in Scotland

Scotland’s leading wildlife conservation charity is calling on the Scottish Government for reassurance that licences will not be issued for the…


Student spared jail after causing death of best friend in Loch Ness car smash

Student spared jail after causing death of best friend in Loch Ness car smash

An engineering student who caused the death of his best pal when he crashed his car in the hills above Loch Ness was spared a custodial sentence by a…


Celtic fan cleared after singing pro-IRA song at match

Celtic fan cleared after singing pro-IRA song at match

A sheriff has cleared a Celtic fan of behaving in a manner likely to incite public disorder at a football match in Inverness by singing a pro-IRA…


Concerns on overspending on elderly services in Highlands

Concerns on overspending on elderly services in Highlands

A former social work chief has warned of a real financial risk to Highland Council after the region’s health board took over elderly care services.


Highlands' residents have highest blood pressure on average in Scotland

Highlands' residents have highest blood pressure on average in Scotland

People living in the Highlands have the highest blood pressure in Scotland and the seventh highest in the UK.


Scottish Government calls for Air Passenger Duty control

Scottish Government calls for Air Passenger Duty control

Transport Minister Keith Brown has demanded an update from the Treasury on the devolution of Air Passenger Duty to Scotland and the protection of the…


Newtonmore look to bounce back against Kings

Newtonmore look to bounce back against Kings

Newtonmore will be looking to bounce back after crashing out of MacTavish Cup with a shock 2-1 defeat at the Eilan to Glenurquhart. 


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