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Strathy opinion: firefighters deserve our highest praise

Strathy opinion: firefighters deserve our highest praise

SADLY it has been a busy few days for the retained firefighters in Badenoch and Strathspey and, in particular, for the crew members based at the Kingussie…


JLS and Olly Murs wow strath fans - new photographs!

JLS and Olly Murs wow strath fans - new photographs!

FANS from the strath were amongst the 10,000 crowd who saw heart-throbs JLS and Olly Murs play in the Highlands at the weekend.


Highland Council says no to victim support group

Highland Council says no to victim support group

HIGHLAND Council has been slammed by victims of domestic violence and abuse in Badenoch and Strathspey for not helping a lifeline service. Community…


Dream final still on

Dream final still on

THE draw for the semi finals of the Camanachd Cup has just been made and the tantalising prospect of the Badenoch giants meeting in the final is still…


Victims may not be officially named for several days

Victims may not be officially named for several days

THE identities of the two victims of last night's crash on the A9 by Kingussie may not be officially confirmed for several more days. The two men were…


Warning about Bella festival ticket scams

Warning about Bella festival ticket scams

MUSIC fans in the strath are being warned against buying Belladrum festival tickets from touts on websites like Gumtree and Facebook.


Runners say pants to the recession!

Runners say pants to the recession!

A TOTAL of 35 sets of bras and pants participated in a fun run from Aviemore to raise awareness about the plight facing independent brewers.


TARDIS spotted in the Highlands

TARDIS spotted in the Highlands

DR WHO'S TARDIS and assistant have been spotted in the Highlands. Time travelling Karen Gillan landed the famous police box at Eden Court Theatre…


Grantown man wins energy competition

Grantown man wins energy competition

A GRANTOWN man has won £500 in vouchers as part of a Scottish Government initiative aimed at making homes more energy efficient. Mr Calum Beange had…


Frenchman escapes jail for A9 double death crash

Frenchman escapes jail for A9 double death crash

A FRENCHMAN who admitted responsibility for a crash on the A9 near Dalwhinnie which claimed the lives of two Harley Davidson riders has avoided prison.…


Rockness 2011

Rockness 2011

Pictures from RockNess 2011 music festival at Dores.


Warning over danger cigarette lighters

Warning over danger cigarette lighters

HIGHLAND Council is warning the public in Badenoch and Strathspey about the danger posed by a cigarette lighter which could leave people with a nasty…


Warning over danger cigarette lighters

Warning over danger cigarette lighters

HIGHLAND Council has sent out a warning about dangerous cigarette lighters which could give people using them a nasty burn. The authority's trading…


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MP taps into £24m water works project

MP taps into £24m water works project

TESTING of equipment has started on Scottish Water’s new £24 million treatment works which the company claims will supply clearer, fresher drinking water…


Missing man returns home to Kingussie

Missing man returns home to Kingussie

A FORMER snowplough driver who was declared missing in Thailand just over a year ago has returned home to Kingussie after facing floods and destitution…


Blackhawks set to soar

Blackhawks set to soar

AVIEMORE Blackhawks have been revamped, revitalised and are now waiting to be the best in Britain within the next three years. The Stakis Aviemore…


Local watchdog budgets to be slashed

Local watchdog budgets to be slashed

HIGHLAND Council has agreed to slash community council budgets despite efforts from all four local ward members to stop Badenoch and Strathspey from becoming…


Public sector pensions reforms must happen

Public sector pensions reforms must happen

THERE HAS been a lot of debate about the future of pensions and, whilst I know many local people will understand the need for reform, I am also aware…


Strathy opinion: life squeezed out of watchdogs

Strathy opinion: life squeezed out of watchdogs

NOT for the first time rural areas in the Highlands have lost out to Inverness in the numbers game.


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