Fears raised over care home plan
Fears are raised that Highland Council is backtracking on its commitment to build five new care homes for the elderly.

Status Quo to headline festival
Rock legends Status Quo are to perform at a major concert for a charity in the Highlands, it has been announced.

Nigg wind turbine plans delayed
A final decision over whether to build offshore wind turbines at the Nigg yard is delayed until May.

Asda submits new store plans
Supermarket giant Asda submits outline proposals to built a new store in Easter Ross, which it says will create jobs.

Body found close to abandoned car
The body of a man is found close to a car abandoned in the Highlands, police have said.

Why snow does not stop Scotland
Snow south of the border can mean travel misery for millions, but in the Highlands they seem to take it all in their stride.

Warning over stolen sausage meat
Police warn residents and businesses across Scotland not to buy Christmas sausage meat which was stolen from a delivery van.

Man in court for firearm incident
A 24-year-old man is arrested over an alleged firearm incident on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides.

Pensioner killed in lorry crash
An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by an articulated lorry in Thurso, police say.

Funds approved for temporary jobs
More than 200 temporary jobs for young unemployed people are to be created in the Highlands after a successful funding bid.

Marketing campaign for Uist range
Defence procurement minister Quentin Davis says the MoD will launch a campaign to market the Uist rocket range in the New Year.

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