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War of words heats up as inquiry opens into Strathy South Wind Farm

War of words heats up as inquiry opens into Strathy South Wind Farm

Yesterday morning, SSE issued a statement saying that the development and peatland restoration proposal “guarantees significant net gain for the…


New council Administration will look at 'no redundancies' policy

New council Administration will look at 'no redundancies' policy

Highland Council’s new Independent administration will leave no stone unturned in the hunt for further budget savings - and the council’s…


Did you witness assault?

Did you witness assault?

Police are investigating the report of an assault on a female which occurred about 2.10pm yesterday afternoon on Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness. 


The 'Fighting Clan' is ready for choppers

The 'Fighting Clan' is ready for choppers

One of the most important trials was the Sea Acceptance Trial (AIR) which has recently taken place. This trial involved a Lynx helicopter landing on the…


Police search for missing woman

Police search for missing woman

Police are looking to trace Jacqeline Rabbeth, aged 24, who has been reported missing from Inverness.


Munro in driving seat as he targets home win

Munro in driving seat as he targets home win

TAIN teenage racing star John Munro hopes to accelerate to glory at this weekend’s Scottish Sprint Championship event in Golspie.


Independents to run Highland Council

Independents to run Highland Council

The Independents have taken power at Highland Council.


From our June 5th edition

From our June 5th edition

You can’t keep everyone happy. That’s one of those sweeping generalisations that holds more than just an element of truth in it.


Hard times for a constituent on the edge

Hard times for a constituent on the edge

Last week I was buttonholed by a constituent. This person, who for obvious reasons must remain nameless, is in trouble. He is on a low working wage –…


Bank staff and taxpayers deserve more from RBS

Bank staff and taxpayers deserve more from RBS

Sir – The disgraced Royal Bank of Scotland’s intention to close its Lochinver and other rural branches is but another example of its crassly…


Scourie hotelier in best bar bid

Scourie hotelier in best bar bid

A SUTHERLAND hotel owner is hoping his bar has what it takes to become the toast of Scotland, after being nominated for a top award.


Tenant claims fuel bills will triple

Tenant claims fuel bills will triple

A FURIOUS Sutherland tenant has slammed the council for ­allegedly tripling his fuel bills after installing a “monstrosity” stove in his…


Police seek witnesses to Thurso incident

Police seek witnesses to Thurso incident

Police in Thurso are appealing following a disturbance which took place at St John's Houses in the town last night.


Royal Dornoch Golf Club donate generator to Oversteps

Royal Dornoch Golf Club donate generator to Oversteps

Golfers at Royal Dornoch Golf Club have stepped in to ensure elderly neighbours will not suffer another power failure during winter storms.


Tributes pouring in for "lovely man" Charles Kennedy

Tributes pouring in for "lovely man" Charles Kennedy

Tributes are pouring in for Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader and Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP who has died at his home in Lochaber.


Eight out of 12 award winning Highland beaches are in Sutherland

Eight out of 12 award winning Highland beaches are in Sutherland

Eight of the 12 Highland beaches who have today been announced winners of the 2015 Scottish Seaside Awards, are in Sutherland.


Deirdre's meals expenses highest in council

Deirdre's meals expenses highest in council

Highland councillors' expenses more than £1.7m.


Jaci Douglas resigns from Highland Independent group on council

Jaci Douglas resigns from Highland Independent group on council

The former leader of the council's opposition Independents has unexpectedly quit the group.


SNP in talks to hold on to leadership

SNP in talks to hold on to leadership

The Scottish National Party are battling to form Highland Council’s new administration and say talks with other parties today were "encouraging".


Building a strong foundation in Assynt

Building a strong foundation in Assynt

I’M used to single-track roads, but even so, the one and a half mile route from Lochinver to Glencanisp Lodge, headquarters of the Assynt Foundation,…


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