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Monadhliath wind farm plan stalls

Monadhliath wind farm plan stalls

Hiring helicopters, a dog sled team and an off road vehicle - so councillors could head into the Monadhliath Mountains to inspect the location of a giant…


Raigmore hospital ward closed because of flu

Raigmore hospital ward closed because of flu

A medical ward at Inverness' Raigmore Hospital hs been closed to new admissions and visitors are being asked not to attend while staff in the…


Highland men encouraged to take part in bowel screening

Highland men encouraged to take part in bowel screening

A groundbreaking campaign has been launched to encourage people between the ages of 50 and 74 to participate in bowel screening.


Passenger boost for regional airports

Passenger boost for regional airports

Scotland’s regional airport operator got off to a strong start to 2013, with a significant rise in passenger numbers in January.


RAF chiefs pay tribute to second Cairngorms avalanche victim

RAF chiefs pay tribute to second Cairngorms avalanche victim

Tributes have been paid by air force colleagues to the second victim to be named following Thursday’s avalanche in the Chalamain Gap in the Cairngorms…


First Cairngorm avalanche victim is named

First Cairngorm avalanche victim is named

The first victim of yesterday's deadly avalanche in the Cairngorms has been named.


Cairngorms avalanche victims had little chance of survival

Cairngorms avalanche victims had little chance of survival

Three people who died after an avalanche in the Cairngorms yesterday would have had almost no chance of survival, it has emerged.


First Minister thanks Cairngorms avalanche rescuers

First Minister thanks Cairngorms avalanche rescuers

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has expressed his sympathies to the families and friends of three people killed in the Chalamain Gap avalanche…


Three airlifted to hospital after Cairngorms avalanche

Three airlifted to hospital after Cairngorms avalanche

Police have confirmed that two people are being airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following an avalanche in the Cairngorms at lunchtime.


Operators express their regret after Lecht chairlift accident

Operators express their regret after Lecht chairlift accident

Operators of the Lecht ski area have spoken publicly for the first time since Tuesday’s chairlift accident in which six customers - five of…


Speeding motorists to face crackdown

Speeding motorists to face crackdown

The head of Northern Constabulary's Road Policing Unit is urging drivers to cut their speed on the roads and drive within the law.


Loch Garten fledgling suns herself in Seville

Loch Garten fledgling suns herself in Seville

Caledonia, one of the two satellite tagged young sister ospreys that fledged from the Loch Garten nest last summer, is enjoying some winter sun in Seville.


Faindouran Lodge Bothy damaged

Faindouran Lodge Bothy damaged

The chimney stack of Faindouran Lodge bothy in the Cairngorms National Park has collapsed resulting in significant damage to the roof and walls of the…


Local MP's concern over fire service

Local MP's concern over fire service

Highland MP, Danny Alexander has criticised plans, suggested last week, that the Fire Service for the Highlands may be centralised in Aberdeen –…


Consumers urged to support Scottish Beef

Consumers urged to support Scottish Beef

Scotland’s hard working livestock farmers are sending out a clear message to consumers.


Famous explorer fined after speeding at nearly 100mph on A9

Famous explorer fined after speeding at nearly 100mph on A9

Renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes was on his way to Inverness to give a talk at Eden Court Theatre about his adventures when he was trapped by a speed…


False letter claim delays Craig Whyte housekeepers' court case

False letter claim delays Craig Whyte housekeepers' court case

The trial of two housekeepers of former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has been delayed after one of their solicitors claimed a letter which the prosecution…


Bill for new Highland prison rises by £10M plus

Bill for new Highland prison rises by £10M plus

The estimated bill to build a new Highland prison has jumped by more than £10 million in less than two years, it has emerged.


Motorists urged to be prepared for severe weather

Motorists urged to be prepared for severe weather

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Highland Council warns businesses about scams

Highland Council warns businesses about scams

Highland Council’s Trading Standards are warning all businesses in the region to be on their guard against rogue ‘charity’ publishers…


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