Thursday, March 11, 2010

Highland News, Moray news, Aberdeenshire news

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... 

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  • 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

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’

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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