A LONG-running dispute over money escalated when a man knifed his estranged father in the arm in a Black Isle attack.
A MAN who died on An Teallach at the weekend has been named by police.
A BUS driver who married for a third time without telling his new wife he had not divorced his second spouse escaped a prison sentence today.
AIR passengers face further disruption in the Highlands after traffic controllers announced plans for another strike next month.
POLICE have urged residents to remain vigilant after two thefts from Portmahomack in the same night.
A DELIBERATE fire at a derelict garage has been condemned by police investigating the crime.
INVASIVE rhododendrons, conifer plantations and overgrazing are all threatening the Atlantic rainforests of Wester Ross, conservationists have warned.
WILDLIFE fans are being warned not to disturb marine species in the Moray Firth – following a number of incidents in recent years.
A BEFRIENDING service aiming to expand into Alness and Invergordon has received a cash boost to help it in its aspirations.
BLOOMING lovely flowers and plants will help to boost funds of a major charity that provides terminal care.
A STUNNED charity fundaiser has praised the generosity of the Black Isle community after he generated more than £60,000 for local causes.
HOPES of buying a woodland for a Ross-shire community are set to take a step forward at a public meeting next week.
The talents of students in Alness will be on display when the town’s North Highland College UHI campus hosts a Tea at the Tern showcase.
A STUNNING photo of Loch Shiel is the winner in a competition to find the best image from within the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency.
THE doors of Dingwall's new council service point will open for the first time later this month.
A FAULT affecting landlines in the Achnashellach area has been fixed.
ROCK stabilisation works will take place on the Stromeferry bypass once again from September 9 to November 8 this year, Highland Council has revealed.
MOTORISTS have been urged to “use caution” on the A9 south of the Tore roundabout after an accident reduced it to one lane southbound.
A FRESH milestone has been reached at the world’s first community-owned distillery – after the manager and team formally took control.
A MULTI-million pound fish farming investment in Wester Ross has been hailed as a sign of the company’s commitment to the area’s economy.