SO it is almost over. Today is the last chance to visit Scotland's Housing Expo before the builders and landscapers return and it becomes a place for people to live.

LISTENING to local businesses over the last few weeks, it is clear that much still needs to be done to build the economic recovery.

BOTH Clach and Nairn County have been handed away ties in the first round of the Scottish Cup.

Sir, I'm sure many cyclists will have had similar problems in relation to getting bikes on trains as those experienced by Nairn correspondent Jason Rose (Courier 24.8.10).

STATISTICS are too often ignored, misunderstood, or misreported. Yet an understanding of serious research can give us a useful base for strategic thinking, with real benefits if we follow through.

NEW piping convenor for the Northern Meeting annual piping competition, Alan Forbes, is no stranger to the prestigious contest.

CALLING all local musicians: the Inverness Courier wants you – and your music – on our website.