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Plans for new £12M Aviemore hospital take big step forward

Plans for new £12M Aviemore hospital take big step forward

Plans for a new hospital in Aviemore and the wider redesign of health services in Badenoch and Strathspey have passed another major hurdle.


Haitian artwork coming to Spey Valley

Haitian artwork coming to Spey Valley

An inspirational exhibition featuring photos and artwork from Haiti is going to be touring the Spey Valley from Friday (October 9) until the beginning…


Highland health chiefs confident £5M overspend can be tackled

Highland health chiefs confident £5M overspend can be tackled

The finance director of NHS Highland is confident that the authority can break even, despite a predicted £5m budget overspend.


Become a TV star in the Cairngorms!

Become a TV star in the Cairngorms!

A renewed call has been made to find a child who is passionate about nature with the prize up for grabs being to spend the day with BBC Springwatch’s…


Flu vaccination programme starts in the Highlands

Flu vaccination programme starts in the Highlands

Children and adults in the Highlands will be offered protection from flu as the vaccination programme rolls out at GP surgeries and schools throughout…


Number of affordable homes in Scotland "needs doubling"

Number of affordable homes in Scotland "needs doubling"

The level of need for affordable housing in Scotland is "double what is currently being delivered".


Second Castle Stuart golf course could create 50 new jobs

Second Castle Stuart golf course could create 50 new jobs

More than 50 jobs could be created with the proposed building of a world class second golf course at the renowned Castle Stuart Golf Links in partnership…


A9 currently closed by Kincraig following road accident

A9 currently closed by Kincraig following road accident

The A9 is expected to be closed in both directions for up to an hour with traffic diverted through Kincraig following a three vehicle accident.


Thank goodness Jeremy Corbyn has now seen sense . . .

Thank goodness Jeremy Corbyn has now seen sense . . .

With the season of salmon fishing on the River Spey ending this week, missing out on the Labour Party conference in Brighton was for me a no brainer.


Highlands MSP anger over Cairngorms bus service axe

Highlands MSP anger over Cairngorms bus service axe

Scottish Labour’s Transport Spokesman, David Stewart MSP, is to ask the Scottish Government what steps can be taken to prevent a bus giant…


New consumer rights for Highlanders

New consumer rights for Highlanders

New consumer rights laws have come into force in the Highlands.


Flaming good Highland fire figures but "no room for complacency"

Flaming good Highland fire figures but "no room for complacency"

Official figures show that the number of fires in the Highlands in the first quarter of the year was the lowest for three years.


Mixed emotions over latest Highlands police statistics

Mixed emotions over latest Highlands police statistics

An “improving road safety picture” was highlighted by Police Scotland for the Highlands and Islands this week, although there was “real…


Funding opportunity for strath transport schemes

Funding opportunity for strath transport schemes

New strath community transport schemes may have an opportunity to apply for funding as the grant process for such initiatives in the Highlands goes up…


Aviemore hottest place in UK today

Aviemore hottest place in UK today

Get your sunglasses on and slap on some sun cream, Aviemore is the hottest place in the UK today according to forecasters.


Highland charity renews appeal to aid Syrian refugees

Highland charity renews appeal to aid Syrian refugees

Highland charity Blythswood Care is renewing its appeal to provide food for Syrian refugees on their journey through the Balkans.


@HighlandWPark’s Walker set for Rugby World Cup appearance?

@HighlandWPark’s Walker set for Rugby World Cup appearance?

Scotland are currently sitting pretty on top of their Rugby World Cup group, but it’s good to know that the Highland Wildlife Park has a replacement…


Bear Grylls has an adventure in the Cairngorms

Bear Grylls has an adventure in the Cairngorms

An Aviemore-based musher will be appearing on TV this evening (Tuesday) with one of the world’s best known adventurers.


Police appeal following danger caused by speeding high performance motor in Inverness

Police appeal following danger caused by speeding high performance motor in Inverness

Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses to an incident which involved a high performance motorcar being driven dangerously and at high speeds through…


Crowd-fund to help save Scottish wildcats

Crowd-fund to help save Scottish wildcats

An innovative crowd-funding scheme is being proposed to help support the establishment of areas of land where the endanged Scottish wildcat can thrive.


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