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Theatre group goes green

A TOURING theatre company teamed up with a Loch Ness-based rewilding charity to reduce their emissions whilst travelling the UK.

Climate pressure is a factor for leading energy firm

A LEADING energy firm has conceded its core market of oil and gas is under increased pressure from the public due to climate change.

Loch Ness hydro plan to go to be decided by an inquiry

Developer confirms the Red John scheme will be pursued at a public local inquiry

Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

CLIMATE change's impact on Highland roads must be taken into account by the Scottish Government when setting its budget, council leaders argue.

Coastal flood alerts in force in Moray Firth and on west coast

COASTAL flood alerts were still in place around the Moray and Cromarty firths this morning as high winds continued to cause road and ferry disruption.

Work to start on riverside artwork this spring

Work on Inverness's controversial My Ness riverside artwork close to the Ness Islands will start this spring.

Snow warning issued by Met Office

A SNOW and ice weather alert has been issued for the Highlands, amid warnings that up to six centimetres of snow could fall on higher ground tonight.

Council seeking assurances on road upgrades

COUNCIL and business leaders have joined up to seek assurances from the Scottish Government that it remains committed to upgrading the A9 and A96.

Wind farm firm helps grow skills

The owner of Millennium Wind Farm near Glenmoriston has launched an initiative aimed at improving the skills of local workers.

PICTURES: Volunteers help give new life to local woodlands

Around 70 people attended a tree planting day organised by Dunain Community Wood as part of a Big Climate Fightback scheme.

Brown bin scheme making less money after rise in charges

Figures suggest the Highlands' brown bin scheme is making less money this year, despite charging people more for the service.

Council co-ordinates disposal of beached whale

Highland Council’s environmental health team was on site today to co-ordinate disposal of the sperm whale which died yesterday.

Met Office issues alert amid forecast for heavy and persistent rain

WEATHER forecasters have issued a yellow warning amid predictions for “persistent and heavy rain” in the Highlands later this week.

VIDEO: Beached sperm whale feared dead near Inverness

A stranded sperm whale which beached near Inverness is thought to have died.

Beached sperm whale spotted near Inverness

Concerns have been raised over a sperm whale which has beached at Ardersier.

Storm forecast sparks Met Office weather warning

A YELLOW weather warning for storm force winds has been issued for many parts of the Highlands.

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Inverness has illegal air pollution, claims Friends of the Earth Scotland

Theatre group goes green

Theatre group goes green

Climate pressure is a factor for leading energy firm

Climate pressure is a factor for leading energy firm

Loch Ness hydro plan to go to be decided by an inquiry

Loch Ness hydro plan to go to be decided by an inquiry

Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

Coastal flood alerts in force in Moray Firth and on west coast

Coastal flood alerts in force in Moray Firth and on west coast

Work to start on riverside artwork this spring

Work to start on riverside artwork this spring

Snow warning issued by Met Office

Snow warning issued by Met Office

Council seeking assurances on road upgrades

Council seeking assurances on road upgrades

Wind farm firm helps grow skills

Wind farm firm helps grow skills

PICTURES: Volunteers help give new life to local woodlands

PICTURES: Volunteers help give new life to local woodlands

Brown bin scheme making less money after rise in charges

Brown bin scheme making less money after rise in charges

Council co-ordinates disposal of beached whale

Council co-ordinates disposal of beached whale

Met Office issues alert amid forecast for heavy and persistent rain

Met Office issues alert amid forecast for heavy and persistent rain

VIDEO: Beached sperm whale feared dead near Inverness

VIDEO: Beached sperm whale feared dead near Inverness

Beached sperm whale spotted near Inverness

Beached sperm whale spotted near Inverness

Storm forecast sparks Met Office weather warning

Storm forecast sparks Met Office weather warning

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