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Plea to get flu jab after disappointing uptake in Highlands

Plea to get flu jab after disappointing uptake in Highlands

Scotland’s most senior medical officer has called on people with underlying health conditions in the Highlands to get protected from flu.


North councils back calls for A9 lorry trial

North councils back calls for A9 lorry trial

Council leaders in the Highlands and Islands and Perth and Kinross are backing a campaign by hauliers to increase the speed limit for HGVs on single carriageway…


Cold blast set to hit Highlands next week warns forecaster

Cold blast set to hit Highlands next week warns forecaster

Forecasters are warning that the Highlands are in for another cold blast set to arrive next week. The rest of the UK is likely to follow after the snow…


Highland Council steps up opposition to pay day lenders

Highland Council steps up opposition to pay day lenders

Highland Council is to highlight its opposition to the high-cost short-term credit offered by pay day lending companies and the misery that spiralling…


Demands for A9 Highland dual path plan re-think

Demands for A9 Highland dual path plan re-think

Lives will be put in danger if current plans remain unchanged for a cycleway and footpath just a few yards away from vehicles often travelling in excess…


Correction to venue of Newtonmore Floral Art Club

Correction to venue of Newtonmore Floral Art Club

Newtonmore Floral Art Club will be holding their annual show in Talla nan Ros in Kingussie and not in Newtonmore Village Hall as stated in today's 7 ENTS…


Cairngorms couple launch Christmas CD in aid of kids

Cairngorms couple launch Christmas CD in aid of kids

An ambitious charity CD campaign has been launched in the strath by a local couple aiming to raise money for "children all over the world".


Cairngorms National Park board looking for new member

Cairngorms National Park board looking for new member

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is advertising for a new park board member to fill the vacancy left by a former convener.


Brewing giant joins Armed Forces charity on fund-raising mission

Brewing giant joins Armed Forces charity on fund-raising mission

Help for Heroes has joined forces with the historic Tennent Caledonian brewery on a mission to raise £500,000 to help the UK’s injured servicemen…


Highland Wildlife Park visitors set for a roaring good time

Highland Wildlife Park visitors set for a roaring good time

Visitors to the Highland Wildlife Park are guaranteed to have a unique Scottish experience this St Andrew’s Day.


Highland man drove nearly five times drink limit with child in car

Highland man drove nearly five times drink limit with child in car

A sheriff warned a drunk driver he could face prison after he was stopped by police with a child in his car while nearly five times the legal drink drive…


High profile MP backs calls for 999 centre in Highlands

High profile MP backs calls for 999 centre in Highlands

A Highland MP says a campaign to have the region’s emergency services staff answering 999 calls under one roof makes "sense".


Animal charity to stop rehoming pets over Christmas

Animal charity to stop rehoming pets over Christmas

The Scottish SPCA is warning of the dangers of giving animals as Christmas gifts as the charity prepares for one of its busiest times of year.


Badenoch MSP returns to work after serious illness

Badenoch MSP returns to work after serious illness

Badenoch MSP Dave Thompson has returned to work after more than three months away from his desk after he had to undergo surgery for what can be a potential…


Conservation charity looks to public for TV support

Conservation charity looks to public for TV support

An Inverness-shire project to help restore ancient Caledonian Forest and protect its rare wildlife is urging the public to get behind it and vote for…


Dog walkers avoid Capercaillie woodland

Dog walkers avoid Capercaillie woodland

Dog walkers in an area important for capercaillie are keeping their pets under control or on a leash, a survey conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage…


Shinty fund for new generation opens

Shinty fund for new generation opens

Shinty clubs and associations are being urged to apply for a share of a £5,000 youth fund to encourage more youngsters to take up the sport.


Shock Highland payday loan debt revealed in report

Shock Highland payday loan debt revealed in report

A shock report by a debt charity has revealed that a Holyrood constituency which includes Kingussie, Aviemore and other villages in Badenoch has…


Highland Council bid to tackle supply teacher shortage

Highland Council bid to tackle supply teacher shortage

Highland Council has launched a campaign to tackle the shortage of supply teachers in the strath and the wider region.


Dismay over proposed airline job losses in Highlands

Dismay over proposed airline job losses in Highlands

There has been dismay following budget airline Flybe's announcement it is proposing to make 35 people redundant in Inverness.


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