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'Fascinating and intimate' account about Hebridean village wins Highland Book Prize

A "fascinating and intimate" account of one small Hebridean village’s relationship with the wider world has won the latest annual Highland Book Prize.

ASK THE DOC: ‘I have low blood pressure’

Q. My doctor thinks my blood pressure might be too low. What does this mean?

Hospice staff treated to tea as a thank you

An Inverness hotel welcomed staff from Highland Hospice for afternoon tea – to thank them for caring for a doorman in the weeks before he died.

Inverness prisoner who lashed out sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail

Kyle Drummond (22) attacked two prison officers and threatened others with violence.

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Revised rules for Highland burial grounds and crematorium

Revised burial grounds and crematorium management rules are to come into place from June 2021 for the next 10 years.

Developer wants residents to give their views on proposed development

The proposed Fairways development, on the site of a former golf course, has already attracted objections about traffic and infrastructure.

Parents of Inverness pupils warned of positive Covid lateral flow test

Parents of pupils at Inverness High School have been advised of the positive test.

NATIONAL NEWS

The victims of Fred and Rosemary West

Fred and Rosemary West murdered girls and women at their homes in Midland Road and Cromwell Street in what became known as a the ‘House of Horrors’

Police find ‘possible evidence’ of missing teenager linked to Fred West

Serial killer Fred West has long been suspected of murdering 15-year-old Mary Bastholm, who disappeared in January 1968 in Gloucester

Two arrested in connection with attack on rabbi in north London

Rabbi Rafi Goodwin was attacked in Chigwell, north London, on Sunday.

Parents and babies mix with peers in larger groups after ‘isolating’ lockdown

Adults with young children are now able to meet up indoors in groups of up to 30 in England.

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SPORT

Key workers enjoy free round of golf at Strathpeffer

Golf club says thank you to key workers.

Ross County manager to discuss future with chairman after keeping club up

Discussions set to take place.

Midfielder decides to leave Clachnacuddin

Player who joined club in 2009 set to leave.

Caley Thistle striker named in Championship team of the year

Only Inverness player to make the team.

Kelly: We deserve to stay up

Stephen Kelly has insisted Ross County's final performances have shown why they deserved to avoid relegation from the Premiership this season.

Five games that turned Ross County's season around to stay in the Premiership — Key moments of the campaign which resulted in Staggies' survival

Staggies seal Premiership status with victory at Motherwell — Goals from Iain Vigurs and Michael Gardyne saw Ross County come from behind to beat Motherwell – and guarantee another season in the Premiership.

Nairn Golf Club crowned league champions — Undefeated on their way to winning title.

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LIFESTYLE

Games of the week

This week, Jamie Harris tries Buildings Have Feelings Too, Skate City and Fantasian, while Martyn Landi takes on Returnal

NICKY MARR: Time alone helps to connect with nature

Nicky Marr shares how access to the outdoors helped to get her through lockdown.

Active Outdoors events list 2021

With coronavirus restrictions beginning to ease, a number of events look set to go ahead during the remainder of 2021, subject to government advice.

Recipe of the week: Halloumi, pomegranate and orange salad

Looking for a new salad recipe? The flavours of orange and pomegranate make a fresh and tasty halloumi salad and one that is perfect served as starter

Old meets the new at hi-tech book launch on Lewis

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson unveils her new title The Chessmen Thief after being allowed to fly to the Western Isles for the launch

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WHAT'S ON

BBC Interior Design Masters Siobhan Murphy and Paul Moneypenny to reunited at Your Home Expo at P&J Live this September

Adventum Events Launch Your Home Expo at P&J Live from the 17th – 19th September 2021.

Madness announce The Ladykillers Tour which heads to the north-east

The Nutty Boys are joined by Squeeze at the P&J Live on December 2.

Old meets the new at hi-tech book launch on Lewis

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson unveils her new title The Chessmen Thief after being allowed to fly to the Western Isles for the launch

Creative talents on display at Delgatie

An outdoor exhibition will showcase the work of creators from across Aberdeenshire.

Theatre’s accounts paint a positive picture

A SIGNIFICANT focus on fundraising has helped Eden Court generate more than £1.9 million of additional income last year.

Secrets of mystery Black Isle visitor set to be revealed — The secrets of a large ocean fish stranded on the Black Isle far from its home will be revealed during an online discussion today.

Local artists get Dingwall showcase – and you can quote us on that! — A Dingwall gallery has returned from the latest lockdown by continuing to champion creative people across the county and beyond.

Royal Deeside Motor Show set for a July return — Kincardine Castle is et to welcome back vehicle owners in one of the largest planned motor events this year .

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'Fascinating and intimate' account about Hebridean village wins Highland Book Prize

ASK THE DOC: ‘I have low blood pressure’

Hospice staff treated to tea as a thank you

Inverness prisoner who lashed out sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail

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Revised rules for Highland burial grounds and crematorium

Revised rules for Highland burial grounds and crematorium

Developer wants residents to give their views on proposed development

Developer wants residents to give their views on proposed development

Parents of Inverness pupils warned of positive Covid lateral flow test

Parents of Inverness pupils warned of positive Covid lateral flow test

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Virtual event allows Highland businesses to tell the world that Scotland is open for tourists once more

No new Covid cases across Highland and Islands

UK Government Viewpoint: Safety first as shops reopen

UK Government Viewpoint: Safety first as shops reopen

NATIONAL NEWS

The victims of Fred and Rosemary West

The victims of Fred and Rosemary West

Police find ‘possible evidence’ of missing teenager linked to Fred West

Police find ‘possible evidence’ of missing teenager linked to Fred West

Two arrested in connection with attack on rabbi in north London

Two arrested in connection with attack on rabbi in north London

Parents and babies mix with peers in larger groups after ‘isolating’ lockdown

Parents and babies mix with peers in larger groups after ‘isolating’ lockdown

SPORT

Key workers enjoy free round of golf at Strathpeffer

Ross County manager to discuss future with chairman after keeping club up

Ross County manager to discuss future with chairman after keeping club up

Midfielder decides to leave Clachnacuddin

Midfielder decides to leave Clachnacuddin

Caley Thistle striker named in Championship team of the year

Caley Thistle striker named in Championship team of the year

Kelly: We deserve to stay up

Kelly: We deserve to stay up

Five games that turned Ross County's season around to stay in the Premiership

Staggies seal Premiership status with victory at Motherwell

Nairn Golf Club crowned league champions

LIFESTYLE

Games of the week

NICKY MARR: Time alone helps to connect with nature

NICKY MARR: Time alone helps to connect with nature

Active Outdoors events list 2021

Active Outdoors events list 2021

Recipe of the week: Halloumi, pomegranate and orange salad

Recipe of the week: Halloumi, pomegranate and orange salad

Old meets the new at hi-tech book launch on Lewis

Old meets the new at hi-tech book launch on Lewis

WHAT'S ON

BBC Interior Design Masters Siobhan Murphy and Paul Moneypenny to reunited at Your Home Expo at P&J Live this September

Madness announce The Ladykillers Tour which heads to the north-east

Madness announce The Ladykillers Tour which heads to the north-east

Old meets the new at hi-tech book launch on Lewis

Old meets the new at hi-tech book launch on Lewis

Creative talents on display at Delgatie

Creative talents on display at Delgatie

Theatre’s accounts paint a positive picture

Theatre’s accounts paint a positive picture

Secrets of mystery Black Isle visitor set to be revealed

Local artists get Dingwall showcase – and you can quote us on that!

Royal Deeside Motor Show set for a July return

Top 25 Days Out

Tomb of the Eagles

NorthLink Ferries

Loch Ness by Jacobite

Aviemore Kart Raceway

25 Great Places to Eat

Café Sia, Broadford

Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

OldByreSkye

25 Great Places to Stay

Highland Apartments, Inverness

The Arran Team

MacLeod House & Lodge

Garth Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey

Everything Wedding

Humanist Association Scotland