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Highland health bosses welcome fall in superbug cases

Highland health bosses welcome fall in superbug cases

NHS Highland chiefs have welcomed new figures which show a "dramatic" decrease in the number of potentially fatal superbug cases in the region in recent…


Concern over number of police officers on Highland beat

Concern over number of police officers on Highland beat

Fears that community bobbies are not being replaced in the Highlands because they have been promoted to specialist Police Scotland teams have been flagged…


Highland Wildlife Park gets round weighty tiger problem!

Highland Wildlife Park gets round weighty tiger problem!

Marty the tiger is feeling grrrrr-eat after finding out that he is not carrying any extra pounds! .


Bid to keep disruption to a minimum at Highlands' biggest hospital

Bid to keep disruption to a minimum at Highlands' biggest hospital

NHS Highland bosses have provided an update on progress which will see major changes and disruption at the region’s biggest hospital.


Hopes grow for joint 999 call room in Highlands

Hopes grow for joint 999 call room in Highlands

Two former Highland councillors - who serve on Scotland’s police and fire services’ governing bodies - have made encouraging noises about…


Highlands police to host chat on so-called legal highs

Highlands police to host chat on so-called legal highs

Police Scotland are to host a Facebook chat on "legal highs" tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.


Community councils could go hi-tech with Highland grumbles

Community councils could go hi-tech with Highland grumbles

Gadgets are to be given to community leaders so they can instantly report problems like potholes or vandalism with Highland Council.


People already fed up with Indy referendum says Highland councillor

People already fed up with Indy referendum says Highland councillor

A SNP Highland councillor has admitted people are getting fed up hearing about the independence referendum, with another 10 months of campaigning still…


Inverness man hide drugs in underpants

Inverness man hide drugs in underpants

A man who was using diazepam to wean himself off heroin was fined £200 when he was found with tablets concealed in his underpants.


Calls for back-up gritter to be relocated in Badenoch and Strathspey

Calls for back-up gritter to be relocated in Badenoch and Strathspey

The strath's only spare gritter is parked up in Inverness - if any of its fleet of snow-clearing vehicles break down or get stuck, it has emerged.


Scotland's rail services getting back on track

Scotland's rail services getting back on track

Train services in Scotland are running again after severe winds of up to 100mph caused the network to close this morning due to safety concerns.


Highland business leaders welcome A9 lorry trial

Highland business leaders welcome A9 lorry trial

Business leaders in the region have praised the Scottish Government's decision to increase the speed limit for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes from 40 to 50mph on…


Highland Council says authority is ready for winter in Badenoch and Strathspey

Highland Council says authority is ready for winter in Badenoch and Strathspey

The strath is ready for winter was the message given by Highland Council as the snow arrives in the area.


Union leaders' warnings over Highland nursery staff cuts

Union leaders' warnings over Highland nursery staff cuts

A union leader has warned any move to cut the hours of nursery staff in the Highlands - in the wake of a new law designed to increase free child…


Bid to solve Highlands' traffic warden problems

Bid to solve Highlands' traffic warden problems

A Highlands MSP has held talks with Police Scotland’s chief in a bid to get a rethink on the future of funding for traffic wardens.


Highland councillors hit out at credit union's promo failure

Highland councillors hit out at credit union's promo failure

Unhappy senior councillors have slated a credit union’s promotional efforts in the Highlands and demanded showdown talks with its boss.


Weather warning issued for the Highlands

Weather warning issued for the Highlands

The Met Office has issued an amber 'be prepared' warning for strong winds across the Highlands for tonight and Thursday morning.


Highlands police roads op declared a success

Highlands police roads op declared a success

Police are reporting the success of a road safety initiative across the Highlands and Islands as part of the continuing Operation Route.


North man drove at twice the legal speed limit on A9

North man drove at twice the legal speed limit on A9

A north welder has narrowly escaped prison after being stopped by police driving to work from his home in Wick at more than twice the legal speed limit…


Highland Council pays tribute to victims of Glasgow helicopter tragedy

Highland Council pays tribute to victims of Glasgow helicopter tragedy

All flags at Highland Council sites have been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect to the victims of the Glasgow helicopter tragedy.


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