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Scottish Water says it is investing in the future of the local water network by upgrading the water pipes between Evanton and Dingwall.

An appeal has been issued for more people to become foster carers as Highland Council revealed it is currently looking after 103 children.

As one of the oldest clubs in the country, it is looking forward to a bumper season with a number of events planned throughout the year.

Thousands of pounds raised for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre so far at annual dance contest.

John, who works in Muir of Ord, and his partner, who is from Invergordon, admit they went through ‘very dark days’.

Firefighters from Dingwall and Invergordon are among the six crews fighting a building fire in Rogart, Sutherland, which has closed the A839.

Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum has partnered with Cromarty Arts Trust to reimagine the 19th century geologist and writer.

The company behind the plans for a biogas plant in Easter Ross has offered assurances amidst simmering discontent.

It all comes on the back of a successful £10m redevelopment which has helped pave the way for a series of exciting events.

In the Black Isle, the milestone moment marking 80 years since Germany’s WWII surrender was commemorated with a variety of events.

Ullapool locals have managed to haul out 130kg of waste from the sea, including a “massive net”, with help from a couple of German journeymen.

Ullapool Rotary’s annual golf day has raised a sum of cash for local good causes, including a donation in memory of a dearly-missed local lad.

A disused historic pub looks set for a phoenix-like resurrection after plans for a major transformation of the site were given the green light.

Siobhan, who is also a Mikeysline ambassador, joins an elite list of ‘35 under 35’ making a difference.

These bids for funding from the Highland Council committee for a sprawling Ross-shire ward have been approved.

Inverness-based Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal has appointed a double-gold winner at the National Mòd as its new chief executive.

A Highland house building company raised more than £5,400 for a mental health charity after embarking on a three-month fundraising campaign.

The biggest music festival in the north of Scotland is calling shops and businesses to get creative with window displays this year.

This year’s dancers compete in Strictly Inverness this weekend to raise funds for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.

The flag-raising was able to continue on schedule after quick action at short notice.