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Highland councillor quits SNP group

A Nationalist Highland councillor has dramatically quit the SNP group on Highland Council this morning - only a day after the deal to stage an independence…

Raigmore ward closed after outbreak of sickness bug

A medical ward at the region’s main hospital has been closed to new admissions and visitors are being asked not to attend while staff deal with…

'A Seminal Moment for Scottish Democracy'

Today’s formal agreement of the Scottish independence referendum by the UK and Scottish Governments has been hailed as a “seminal moment…

MSP praises New Start Highland

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has praised the work of New Start Highland following a visit to their Carsegate premises in Inverness.

New mums in strath missing out on free help

Some mums and mums-to-be in the Highlands are missing out on a "fantastic" scheme which gives them free milk, fruit and vegetables.

Energy price rises criticised by Deputy First Minister

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has responded to news that British Gas will increase gas and electricity prices it charges customers.

Drink driver who sped on A9 at 120mph is jailed

A drink-driver speeder — caught travelling at 120mph with six passengers in his car — has been jailed for five months and disqualified from…

Lost Cairngorms hillwalker is found safe and well

Police have urged hillwalkers to take the right navigational equipment into the mountains and be able to use it after a Polish man was lost on Ben MacDui…

Referendum deal welcomed in Badenoch and Strathspey

Politicians in the strath have welcomed reports that a deal has been reached between the UK and Scottish governments over the independence referendum.

Couple's car bursts into flames on A9 by Kingussie

A couple's car burst in to flames on the A9 south of Kingussie on Wednesday afternoon while they were driving to a comedy show.

Ambitious blueprint for Inverness city centre endorsed by councillors

An ambitious blueprint for Inverness city centre - which will shape a clutch of key future developments - has been warmly endorsed by councillors who…

44 people to be reported to the fiscal following drugs raids

Northern Constabulary are to report 44 people to the Procurator Fiscal and have seized £12,000 worth of drugs during an intelligence led operation.

Households and Businesses in the Highlands to be given a say about water prices and priorities

For the first time, household and business customers in the Highlands and Islands will be given a stronger voice in setting the price and future investment…

Pets given new Highland centre whilst waiting for new home

Animal lovers in the strath are being invited to come along to the Scottish SPCA's expanded Highlands and Islands Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre…

Win a prize money can't buy!

The Strathy has teamed up with the Highland Wildlife Park to offer one lucky reader the chance to name one of the incredibly cute European wolf pups recently…

MSP welcomes effort to bring high hedges down to size

Badenoch SNP MSP Dave Thompson has welcomed an effort by a party colleague to bring high hedges down to size.

Raigmore ward reopens after specialist cleaning

A ward at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has now reopened after being closed for 24 hours to allow for specialist cleaning to take place.

Campaign is launched to find homes for Staffies

The Scottish SPCA today launches a national campaign to encourage potential dog owners in the Highlands to think about taking on a Staffordshire bull…