PICTURES: Easter Ross care home residents make an impression with new tattoos

Residents at an Easter Ross care home have been letting their hair down in lockdown – by getting tattoos.

New tractor range brings more choice to the Highlands

A Dingwall farm machinery supplier is expanding its offering with a new range of tractors

Highland Youth Parliament elects new chairman and vice chairman

Chairman, Innes Morgan from Thurso and vice chairman, Isaac Beckley from Glenurquhart said they were "ecstatic" about their new roles.

UPDATE: Care home operator responds to union criticism

HC-One, which has homes in Inverness and Invergordon, responds to criticism from the GMB union over its plans to sell 10 of its Scottish properties.

CORONAVIRUS STATS

New cases, rolling rate & case rate

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Aurora watch: Met Office says conditions ideal to go looking for Northern Lights

THE Northern Lights may make an appearance over Highland skies tonight.

Harry Potter star calls on Highland support for end of life care

Jason Issacs and MP Drew Hendry are urging people to get involved with the annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

Stadium Road closure planned for paint works on Kessock Bridge

Drivers are being warned that a city link road under the Kessock Bridge will be closed overnight from tomorrow evening.

NATIONAL NEWS

Ian Blackford urges Rishi Sunak to avoid ‘failures of the past’ ahead of Budget

The SNP Westminster Leader warned that it is not possible to “cut your way to recovery”.

Latest hearing in Meghan’s privacy claim against the Mail on Sunday

The Duchess of Sussex hailed a ‘comprehensive win’ in her privacy claim last month after a High Court judge granted her ‘summary judgment’.

Stormont ministers to finalise details of lockdown exit plan

The plan is likely to outline the sequence in which current lockdown restrictions will lift.

Whitehall ‘furiously trying to manage expectations down’ on Brexit memo – Dodds

The Labour politician claimed the Tories ‘seem to have been focused on a strategy of extrication’ over support for businesses and jobs.

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SPORT

North Caledonian League will not find out today if it can restart

Lower league football still waiting for confirmation.

Dubious penalty downs Ross County in Paisley

The Staggies will be wondering how they came away with nothing against St Mirren, after hitting the woodwork twice.

Live: St Mirren v Ross County

Ross County will be hoping to put some extra space between themselves and the bottom of the table as they face St Mirren in Paisley.

Ross County manager aims to press striker’s buttons

John Hughes looks to encourage new signing.

Gardyne: Ross County guilty of not backing up big wins

Staggies need to find consistency, says midfielder.

Sutherland summer league fears cancellation for second year running — Organisers concerned for 2021.

Listen: Balls & Whistles episode seven — Ross County won a brilliant three points against Celtic last weekend, but who stood out? That is discussed as well as a new manager at ICT and more.

McCann: I'm just keeping John's seat warm at Caley Thistle — Temporary means temporary for Neil McCann.

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LIFESTYLE

Traditional music talent from the Highlands to feature in new BBC Alba show

SOME of the finest young traditional musicians from the Highlands and Ireland perform with the genre’s A-list stars in a new TV series.

Raise a glass to St David, St Patrick and to mothers!

March gives us an excuse to raise a glass with St David’s Day, St Patrick’s Day and Mothers’ Day giving us three good reasons to be cheerful.

Games of the week

This week, Jamie Harris tries Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Little Nightmares II, Lumen and Blue Fire

NICKY MARR: I want to widen my horizons, even if it's right here!

Nicky Marr discusses the importance of us being allowed to holiday (safely) at home.

Recipe of the week: Manuka honey madeleines

Try these tasty madeleines from Tasmania-based chef Analiese Gregory fresh out of the oven with a cup of tea.

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WHAT'S ON

Young composer competition seeks talent from the next generation

The BBC Young Composer award is looking for entries from across the north-east.

A year without that emotional connection that live music brings

ArtyNess: Liza Mulholland reflects on life since her last live performance in front of a real-life audience

Britain’s best tennis players head to the north-east for a Scotland vs England event

The Battle of the Brits event to be held on December at the P&J Live arena brings together players including Andy and Jamie Murray.

Traditional music talent from the Highlands to feature in new BBC Alba show

SOME of the finest young traditional musicians from the Highlands and Ireland perform with the genre’s A-list stars in a new TV series.

All is not perfect, but let's celebrate booky wonders!

ArtyNess: With things not quite going to plan, Barbara Henderson looks for the positives in the publishing world – and finds there are many

North-east production company announces launch of its latest film

Page Break Productions based in Banchory is celebrating the completion of their latest short film entitled The Treasurer.

Gaelic current affairs series examines north air traffic control concerns

Controversial plans to change the way air traffic operations are handled in the Highlands will be put under the spotlight by BBC Alba series Eòrpa

XpoNorth event offers unique opportunity for north musicians

Music teams working with top international brands will lead an exciting bootcamp for composers in the Highlands and Islands

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PICTURES: Easter Ross care home residents make an impression with new tattoos

New tractor range brings more choice to the Highlands

Highland Youth Parliament elects new chairman and vice chairman

UPDATE: Care home operator responds to union criticism

CORONAVIRUS STATS

HNM APP

Aurora watch: Met Office says conditions ideal to go looking for Northern Lights

Aurora watch: Met Office says conditions ideal to go looking for Northern Lights

Harry Potter star calls on Highland support for end of life care

Harry Potter star calls on Highland support for end of life care

Stadium Road closure planned for paint works on Kessock Bridge

Stadium Road closure planned for paint works on Kessock Bridge

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Union reacts to Scottish care homes sale

Police in witness appeal over vandalism

UK GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: Companies keen to build on the success of trading with Europe

UK GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: Companies keen to build on the success of trading with Europe

NATIONAL NEWS

Ian Blackford urges Rishi Sunak to avoid ‘failures of the past’ ahead of Budget

Ian Blackford urges Rishi Sunak to avoid ‘failures of the past’ ahead of Budget

Latest hearing in Meghan’s privacy claim against the Mail on Sunday

Latest hearing in Meghan’s privacy claim against the Mail on Sunday

Stormont ministers to finalise details of lockdown exit plan

Stormont ministers to finalise details of lockdown exit plan

Whitehall ‘furiously trying to manage expectations down’ on Brexit memo – Dodds

Whitehall ‘furiously trying to manage expectations down’ on Brexit memo – Dodds

SPORT

North Caledonian League will not find out today if it can restart

Dubious penalty downs Ross County in Paisley

Dubious penalty downs Ross County in Paisley

Live: St Mirren v Ross County

Live: St Mirren v Ross County

Ross County manager aims to press striker’s buttons

Ross County manager aims to press striker’s buttons

Gardyne: Ross County guilty of not backing up big wins

Gardyne: Ross County guilty of not backing up big wins

Sutherland summer league fears cancellation for second year running

Listen: Balls & Whistles episode seven

McCann: I'm just keeping John's seat warm at Caley Thistle

LIFESTYLE

Traditional music talent from the Highlands to feature in new BBC Alba show

Raise a glass to St David, St Patrick and to mothers!

Raise a glass to St David, St Patrick and to mothers!

Games of the week

Games of the week

NICKY MARR: I want to widen my horizons, even if it's right here!

NICKY MARR: I want to widen my horizons, even if it's right here!

Recipe of the week: Manuka honey madeleines

Recipe of the week: Manuka honey madeleines

WHAT'S ON

Young composer competition seeks talent from the next generation

A year without that emotional connection that live music brings

A year without that emotional connection that live music brings

Britain’s best tennis players head to the north-east for a Scotland vs England event

Britain’s best tennis players head to the north-east for a Scotland vs England event

Traditional music talent from the Highlands to feature in new BBC Alba show

Traditional music talent from the Highlands to feature in new BBC Alba show

All is not perfect, but let's celebrate booky wonders!

All is not perfect, but let's celebrate booky wonders!

North-east production company announces launch of its latest film

North-east production company announces launch of its latest film

Gaelic current affairs series examines north air traffic control concerns

Gaelic current affairs series examines north air traffic control concerns

XpoNorth event offers unique opportunity for north musicians

XpoNorth event offers unique opportunity for north musicians

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The Highlanders' Museum

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