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The 'incredible resilience' of teachers, school staff, pupils and their parents has been acknowledged ahead of the return to the classroom.

A three-month-old Przewalski's horse born at the Highland Wildlife Park has been named following a public campaign to raise much-needed funds.

Teacher and support staff recruitment in the Highland Council area will now go ahead following the "extremely challenging" lockdown period.

A move paving the way for more care home residents to see loved ones if certain criteria are met has been hailed 'fantastic news'.

The main shopping centre in Inverness is seeing positive signs as more people start to come through the doors and spend again.

Visitor numbers travelling to Inverness Airport are on the increase, bringing much-needed tourists to the Highland capital.

A plant exchange set up in a Wester Ross community has moved locations.

Agave scabra has its natural habitat in Mexico but has excelled in the cactus house at Inverness Botanic Gardens

A hitch involving insurance providers may be a factor in the lack of refunds for school trips cancelled prior to government advice not to travel.

Parents of pupils at an Easter Ross primary are being invited to check a list of children's belongings left at school before the summer holiday.

Plans to return Highland children to school next week hit a last-minute hitch when bus operators demanded extra cash, it has emerged.

A SURGE in numbers reporting eye issues during lockdown could be related to spending more time looking at screens, reading or watching TV.

Deacon Blue's Cities Of Love tour, due to stop in on Highland capital, moves to 2021

STAY vigilant to the dangers of Covid-19 and make sure to observe all social distancing guidance when visiting pubs, Highland Council has urged.

NO fresh Covid-19 cases have been diagnosed in the NHS Highland area for the second day running.

When an eagerly anticipated open garden event was cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis, Black Isle organisers had a Plan B.

PATIENTS at one of Ross-shire's largest medical practices have been thanked for their patience during the turmoil caused by the coronavirus crisis.

THERE were no positive tests for Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours ­- but neighbouring NHS Grampian registered another 38.

Parents worried about their child returning to or starting school have a new dedicated support service for practical help and advice.

A foodie hailing from the Black Isle will run her eye over entries to a quirky competition organised by a local horticultural group.