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Grantown to explore case for returning to Moray

Grantown to explore case for returning to Moray

ARE Grantonians getting a raw deal under Badenoch and Strathspey District Council, and would they be better off back in Moray?


Help at hand for young jobless

Help at hand for young jobless

THE steady rise in youth unemployment across the UK since 2004 reached one million this month.


A welcome change

A welcome change

THE Scottish Government’s chief planning officer has issued guidance to planning bodies that Section 75 agreements should no longer be used.


Kingussie WWII bomber wreckage goes on show

Kingussie WWII bomber wreckage goes on show

Retrieved parts of a World War II bomber which crashed near Kingussie during a training exercise have been given centre stage at an RAF base. The Avro…


Little sign of pensions dispute in Badenoch and Strathspey apart from school closures

Little sign of pensions dispute in Badenoch and Strathspey apart from school closures

NHS Highland health chiefs have said that everything has been running smoothly despite today’s nationwide public sector strike. They said there were…


Roadworks will affect A9 on Inverness outskirts

Roadworks will affect A9 on Inverness outskirts

Motorists from the strath heading to Inverness are being warned of possible delays next week as work continues on the A9 Inshes slip road.


Treasury chief Danny Alexander hits out at strike action

Treasury chief Danny Alexander hits out at strike action

Nationwide strike action today by public sector workers, which has resulted in the closure of schools across the strath, has been roundly condemned by…


Plans to scrap RAF Lossiemouth search and rescue role condemned

Plans to scrap RAF Lossiemouth search and rescue role condemned

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has criticised the UK Government’s decision to strip RAF Lossiemouth’s search and rescue role and let private…


Top Scots band set to play Inverness

Top Scots band set to play Inverness

The band Runrig has announced details of their first concert in Scotland in almost two years. The group, which has had an 18 month sabbatical from…


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2011

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2011

Celebrating the best in Highland hospitality.


Laggan trunk road reopens after being hit by flash flood

Laggan trunk road reopens after being hit by flash flood

The A86 Newtonmore-Fort William road has reopened after being hit by flash flooding at the weekend. There are still temporary traffic lights in place…


Strike action will close Badenoch and Strathspey schools

Strike action will close Badenoch and Strathspey schools

Highland Council has just announced that all schools in Badenoch and Strathspey and across the region will be closed next Wednesday because of strike…


Hospitals will remain open during strike say health bosses

Hospitals will remain open during strike say health bosses

NHS Highland have said that their hospitals will remain open but run a limited service if the nationwide strike over pensions goes ahead as expected next…


It's Christmas 2011

It's Christmas 2011

Party fashion, gift ideas and delicious recipes – they're all here!


Bid to cut queues at Cairngorm ski resort

Bid to cut queues at Cairngorm ski resort

Cairngorm Mountain has unveiled some improvements in time for the new ski season – including warming the mouth of the funicular railway tunnel. The…


Care of elderly in strath has "broken down" claim

Care of elderly in strath has "broken down" claim

There are claims that some elderly people who should be receiving care at home in the strath are being left to fend for themselves because of staff shortages. Protect…


Gulf in class is there to see admits Ritchie

Gulf in class is there to see admits Ritchie

Despite taking the lead against 10 men, Strathspey Thistle are still without that elusive first win of the season as Turriff United fought back to beat…


A long and winding road

A long and winding road

It's been a long road but the two plus one carriageway overtaking lane by Moy on the A9 Inverness-Perth road has now re-opened a year after it was closed…


Newtonmore shinty star celebrates winning streak

Newtonmore shinty star celebrates winning streak

When you feel on top of the world you can get away with some bare faced cheek! Newtonmore shinty player Paul MacArthur (29), son of manager Norman,…


Kincraig reindeer move into new pad in time for Christmas

Kincraig reindeer move into new pad in time for Christmas

Two of the Highland Wildlife Park’s most eligible bachelors have moved into a perfect new pad just in time for Christmas. The pair of young European…


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