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MSP welcomes effort to bring high hedges down to size

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

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

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…


Doctors encourage patients to get their flu jabs

Doctors encourage patients to get their flu jabs

Scotland’s doctors today urged patients who are eligible for the winter flu vaccination to take up the offer of the jab when contacted by their…


Highland MSP meets BBC head to try to save jobs

Highland MSP meets BBC head to try to save jobs

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart met BBC Scotland’s Head of News and Current Affairs, John Boothman in the Scottish Parliament…


Police appeal after driver approaches young girl in Kingussie

Police appeal after driver approaches young girl in Kingussie

Police are seeking the help of the public in Kingussie after a 13 year old girl was approached by an elderly man in a four by four vehicle.


Nursing home manager praised for extinguishing fire

Nursing home manager praised for extinguishing fire

A nursing home’s maintenance manager been praised for the way he dealt with a small fire in Grantown.


Unison calls for action over predicted police job losses

Unison calls for action over predicted police job losses

UNISON Scotland, the main union representing support staff in Northern Constabulary, has called for action by the Scottish Government to avert the disastrous…


Alexander and Cable drop in at SPP jobs fair

Alexander and Cable drop in at SPP jobs fair

Local MP Danny Alexander welcomed fellow Lib Dem Minister, Business Secretary, Vince Cable to Inverness on Saturday.


Accident on A9 near roadworks at Slochd Beag bridge

Accident on A9 near roadworks at Slochd Beag bridge

A man was taken to hospital last night after his black VW Polo was involved in an accident with a G4S security van on the A9 in front of road works at…


Police in search for missing Grantown man

Police in search for missing Grantown man

Police and mountain rescue teams are currently carrying out a search for a missing 71 year old man from Grantown.


Big blow as closure of Aviemore call centre is confirmed

Big blow as closure of Aviemore call centre is confirmed

The boss of HEROtsc has told staff in person that the firm’s call centre in Aviemore will be closing for good tomorrow (Friday).


Royal Mail to start delivery to neighbour service in Scotland

Royal Mail to start delivery to neighbour service in Scotland

Royal Mail today welcomed Ofcom’s approval of regulatory changes that enables it to roll out its Delivery to Neighbour programme across Scotland.


Falling tree narrowly misses cars in Tuesday's storm

Falling tree narrowly misses cars in Tuesday's storm

A tree narrowly missed three cars when high winds brought it crashing down on to the road outside the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) headquarters…


Temporary road closures for Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

Temporary road closures for Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

Motorists are being advised that in the interests of public safety during the Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K Race and River Ness 5K Fun Run charity…


Conservationists appalled by golden eagle death

Conservationists appalled by golden eagle death

RSPB Scotland has today issued an appeal and a reward for information*, following the discovery of the body of a golden eagle on Deeside.


Scottish Open to return to Castle Stuart

Scottish Open to return to Castle Stuart

Local businesses in Inverness and Aberdeen are expected to benefit by more than £2m following the announcement of the venues for the Aberdeen Asset…


Rise in volunteer inquiries following the Olympics

Rise in volunteer inquiries following the Olympics

The number of volunteer enquiries to older people’s charity, WRVS has doubled since the start of the Olympics – testimony to the positive…


Highland MSP secures breakdown of offences on A9

Highland MSP secures breakdown of offences on A9

Highlands and  Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, who recently lodged a series of Parliamentary Questions in relation to the Northern Constabulary,…


MP welcomes new online tool for businesses

MP welcomes new online tool for businesses

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has today launched new online resources to help internet businesses comply with the law and provide a better service…


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