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A9 death crash driver jailed for three years
BBC – A man who admitted causing the death of another motorist by dangerous driving has been jailed for three years. Patrick MacFadden, 52, from Inverness, overtook a car in his...
What's On
Are you holding an event, or do you manage regular events, we'll list them here- 3D Natural Magic show, Thurso
20.02. - 27.03.2010 | More » - Wise Up, Elgin
13.03.2010 @ 10:00 | Details » - What’s On: Hi-Ex comic convention, Inverness
27.03. - 28.03.2010 | More » - 3D Natural Magic show, Wick
03.04. - 01.05.2010 | More » - Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2010
29.04. - 03.05.2010 | More » - Status Quo, Inverness
01.05. - 02.05.2010 | More » - Highland Fest 2010
16.06. - 19.06.2010 | More » - Scottish Traditional Boat Festival 2010, Portsoy
26.06. - 27.06.2010 | More »
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300 jobs ‘at risk’ in minimum pricing plan
STV – Leading whisky maker Whyte and Mackay has warned that Government... [Read more...]
MSP urges Network Rail to ‘play its part’ in crossing safety
ON the day that Network Rail called for a new statutory section on level crossings... [Read more...]
All change on Forres high street
Forres Gazette – CHANGES are afoot on Forres High Street with stores changing... [Read more...]
Injured commandos saddle up for rehab
BBC – An Aberdeenshire charity which uses horse riding to rehabilitate... [Read more...]
FOUND: Deborah Mousdale, Inverness
UPDATE: Police have confirmed that Deborah Mousdale has been traced in Inverness... [Read more...]
X-Factor invite for starry-eyed trio
John O’Groat Journal – THREE lucky Wick youngsters have stars in... [Read more...]
Norovirus confirmed at Wick hospital
John O’Groat Journal – A SMALL number of norovirus cases have been... [Read more...]
Call for level crossing questions in driving test
STV Video – The driving test should include compulsory questions about... [Read more...]
A9 death crash driver jailed for three years
BBC – A man who admitted causing the death of another motorist by dangerous... [Read more...]
Banffshire history festival reveal plans
Press and Journal – THE extensive historical heritage of the north-east... [Read more...]
Puppy given new lease of life
Press and Journal – A PUPPY who underwent a lifesaving operation thanks... [Read more...]
Artisans in bid to solve mystery of ancient carvings
Press and Journal – EASTER Ross artisans are taking part in a research... [Read more...]
Youngsters flourish amid instrument tuition fears
Press and Journal – WHILE healthy entry numbers and a high standard of... [Read more...]
Daughter condemns Forres vandals
Forres Gazette – THE daughter of a pensioner whose car was damaged following... [Read more...]
Barrel find sparks emergency response
Forres Gazette – THREE barrels found on the edge of Findhorn Bay, thought... [Read more...]
RAF captain calls for local support
Forres Gazette – RAF Kinloss station commander Robbie Noel told members... [Read more...]
North backs Scots autism aid drive
Press and Journal – Proposals to give legal force to support provided... [Read more...]
New Nairn 550 homes ‘urban sprawl’ protest
Press and Journal – A campaign group yesterday urged the Scottish Government... [Read more...]
Backlash over 4.2% ferry fares rise
Press and Journal – The Scottish Government was under fire last night... [Read more...]
£13m for community health schemes across Scotland
Press and Journal – MILLIONS of pounds have been awarded to ambitious... [Read more...]
We will not be moved, vows family told to quit caravan
P&J – A family of six who have 72 hours to get out of their caravan... [Read more...]
Repairing Nimrods a ‘waste of £16million’
Press and Journal – THE government has been accused of wasting £16million... [Read more...]
Anger at school bus death report
The mother of a teenager killed by a car after getting off a school bus has... [Read more...]
Two top Highland hotels to offer expertise to others
Two prestigious Highland hotels have formed an international management consultancy... [Read more...]
Help is at hand for Highland smokers aiming to quit
This is national No Smoking Day – and smokers in Inverness and across the... [Read more...]
Pupils show waste a clean pair of heels
A TAIN primary school does such a good job recycling waste that its binmen noticed... [Read more...]
Brave cancer girl’s return home is all too short
Isla Simpson’s family had been looking forward to having her all to themselves... [Read more...]
Funeral for Scout leader killed in mountain fall
The funeral has been held for a young scout leader who fell to his death while... [Read more...]
Iron Age hopes for Moray field
Experts believe they have discovered another Iron Age power centre in Moray.... [Read more...]
Berth wrangle puts future of dolphin boat in doubt
A LONG-established Inverness dolphin-spotting operator claims he is being forced... [Read more...]
Teens’ lack of remorse over attack
TWO Turriff teenagers “showed no remorse” after repeatedly punching... [Read more...]
New Banff clinic turns the focus on sexual health
A VITAL sexual health clinic aimed at young people has opened in Banff. The... [Read more...]
‘Undesirables’ a blight on the city
BUSINESSES are calling for a limit on the number of houses of multiple occupation... [Read more...]
MSP calls for urgent reopening of viewpoint
A MSP has called for the urgent reopening of a key Loch Ness viewing point –... [Read more...]
Sickness bug disrupts operations at Raigmore
BBC – Visitors have been asked to stay away from the hospital if they... [Read more...]
Moray primary school shut after cancer gas discovery
STV – A remote Moray primary school is to be temporarily closed after... [Read more...]
Ullapool Book Festival unveils programme for 2010
Stornoway Gazette – ULLAPOOL Book Festival launches its 2010 programme... [Read more...]
Bit more freedom of information from council
Scotsman – Moray Council has become the first in Scotland to put every... [Read more...]
Highland tourism projects get cash boost
Press and Journal – Two tourism ventures have been given a cash boost... [Read more...]
Apprenticeship scheme success for LifeScan
Press and Journal – The success of a major Inverness company’s apprenticeship... [Read more...]
Children dicing with death by playing on railway tracks
Press and Journal – Children are literally putting their lives on the... [Read more...]
Moray teen has designs on building new library
Press and Journal – A MORAY teenager will help build a library in one... [Read more...]
Fears for librarians’ jobs as council cuts costs
Press and Journal – Moray librarians’ jobs could be at risk after the... [Read more...]
Army cadets mark 150th anniversary with parade
Press and Journal – HUNDREDS of young Army cadets from across the north... [Read more...]
Fire chief praises shop staff’s quick-thinking actions
Press and Journal – A FIRE chief has praised the quick thinking of Highland... [Read more...]
Council acts quickly to block illegal access by travellers off the A96
Press and Journal – People in Inverness are celebrating the installation... [Read more...]
Family business branches out
Press and Journal – A LIFELONG passion for trees has taken root in a new... [Read more...]
Man arrested following Inverness jewellery theft
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged theft from a jewellery... [Read more...]
UHI could be granted university status within a year
Press and Journal – UHI, the prospective University of the Highlands and... [Read more...]
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