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Highland Heroes is an award scheme recognising the people in the Highlands who make a real difference to our communities, healthcare, education, safety and wellbeing.

Marie Todd launches Women's Health Plan

Bold plans to improve health and reduce inequalities for women in Scotland have been published today (Friday) by the Scottish Government.

Highland Council's access rangers hit back after 'ridiculous assumptions' and online abuse over 'dirty camping' action

Rangers reject suggestions they were heavy handed after discovering dirty campers near Loch Ness.

Businesses and destinations from across Scotland reach out to new international customers at virtual tourism event

Around 40 tourism businesses from across the Highlands have sent international customers the message that Scotland is reopening for business

NHS volunteer army stands down after heroic efforts during the pandemic

Tributes have been paid to an army of NHS volunteers who gave their time to help staff, patients and members of the public at Raigmore Hospital.

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended by Highland Council

The move will allow more businesses from the region to apply after extra funds were made available to support a wider range of firms.

POLL RESULTS: 88 per cent of people think brown bin charges should be scrapped

Only 12 per cent of respondents thought that people should pay an extra charge for brown bin collections.

Highland estates 'heartened' by meeting with cabinet secretary

Forbes will engage over rural jobs and communities

Royal Dornoch Golf Club lease in the spotlight again

Highland Council has brokered a fresh deal with Royal Dornoch Golf Club over its occupation of Common Good Land.

Evanton homes go-ahead welcomed

MOVES to build dozens of homes in Evanton "will help many local people", a ward councillor believes.

Battles lines drawn over plans to make Covid-19 paths permanent in Inverness

Opinion is divided on plans to make controversial Covid-19 cycling and walking paths permanent in Inverness.

Highland Council aims to take a robust approach to dirty campers and disrespectful visitors

The plans were set out at the tourism committee after outraged communities spoke out on the issue and demanded action

Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

Could a stone carving in Massachusetts record the travels of a medieval knight with Caithness connections? A book by David Goudsward investigates.

Now Aviemore calls off Christmas parade

'Sad but inevitable decision' by organisers

Pupils riding to Easter Ross school urged to wear helmets

AN Easter Ross head teacher has appealed to parents and carers to ensure children cycling to school wear helmets.

New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

A community organisation is gearing itself up to get the heart of Wick town centre beating with vibrancy once again.

Former Kingussie film producer fighting to save woods from HS2

'The ongoing destruction is such a tragic loss'

Tomatin project leads way for 'regeneration' programme

'There are lots of reasons to be proud of the village' says chief

Highland Heroes

Marie Todd launches Women's Health Plan

Highland Council's access rangers hit back after 'ridiculous assumptions' and online abuse over 'dirty camping' action

Highland Council's access rangers hit back after 'ridiculous assumptions' and online abuse over 'dirty camping' action

Businesses and destinations from across Scotland reach out to new international customers at virtual tourism event

Businesses and destinations from across Scotland reach out to new international customers at virtual tourism event

NHS volunteer army stands down after heroic efforts during the pandemic

NHS volunteer army stands down after heroic efforts during the pandemic

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended by Highland Council

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended by Highland Council

POLL RESULTS: 88 per cent of people think brown bin charges should be scrapped

POLL RESULTS: 88 per cent of people think brown bin charges should be scrapped

Highland estates 'heartened' by meeting with cabinet secretary

Highland estates 'heartened' by meeting with cabinet secretary

Royal Dornoch Golf Club lease in the spotlight again

Royal Dornoch Golf Club lease in the spotlight again

Evanton homes go-ahead welcomed

Evanton homes go-ahead welcomed

Battles lines drawn over plans to make Covid-19 paths permanent in Inverness

Battles lines drawn over plans to make Covid-19 paths permanent in Inverness

Highland Council aims to take a robust approach to dirty campers and disrespectful visitors

Highland Council aims to take a robust approach to dirty campers and disrespectful visitors

Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

Now Aviemore calls off Christmas parade

Now Aviemore calls off Christmas parade

Pupils riding to Easter Ross school urged to wear helmets

Pupils riding to Easter Ross school urged to wear helmets

New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

Former Kingussie film producer fighting to save woods from HS2

Former Kingussie film producer fighting to save woods from HS2

Tomatin project leads way for 'regeneration' programme

Tomatin project leads way for 'regeneration' programme

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