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A new charter flight is to connect Inverness with Zurich from 2010 and run for three years.

Efforts to protect sharks in Scottish waters are to be stepped up with the appointment of a sharks project officer.

A small computer games company drafted in family members and school pupils to help create a new game.

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Filling stations in north closed
Two filling stations in the Highlands are closed during a change in operator, but are expected to reopen later.

Fish talks result is 'appalling'
Fisheries Secretary, Richard Lochhead attacks the European Commission after Scottish catch restrictions were extended.

Bridge repairs 'will not clash'
Repairs to two major road bridges in the Highlands will not happen at the same time, Transport Scotland says

CalMac publishes ferry law advice
Ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has published the legal advice which compelled it to start Sunday sailings.

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