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Cavers assemble to rescue one of their own after five-hour Wester Ross ordeal

Cavers assemble to rescue one of their own after five-hour Wester Ross ordeal

“Being stuck in a cave is the stuff of nightmares for most people, but is actually quite rare.”


Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland.


NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

It is believed the man was carrying out duties in Inverness under a false name.


PICTURES: Every Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Lineup Poster

PICTURES: Every Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Lineup Poster

Look through every Belladrum lineup poster since the festival’s inception in 2004


More than 1000 Highlanders are ‘handing over their savings in agony’ to access private dental care

More than 1000 Highlanders are ‘handing over their savings in agony’ to access private dental care

Scottish Labour says ‘This is what privatisation looks like – those who can, pay for a private dentist; those who can’t, suffer’


Step back in time as Black Isle prepares to honour ancient tradition

Step back in time as Black Isle prepares to honour ancient tradition

The finishing touches are being applied to mop caps, bodices and waistcoats on the Black Isle this week, ready for the St Boniface Fair.


Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

Highland Council has said an analysis that ranks it as the worst local authority in Scotland ‘does not reflect the true picture of Highland’.


Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

More than 10 flights have been impacted so far.


‘Outstanding heifer’ takes the plaudits at Dingwall Mart milestone sale

‘Outstanding heifer’ takes the plaudits at Dingwall Mart milestone sale

‘Store cattle trade…was extremely brisk, despite the recent doom and gloom of weather conditions and the prime trade being stagnant.’


Match-winner looking for League Cup group stage perfection

Match-winner looking for League Cup group stage perfection

Ross County have won both of their opening matches in this year’s competition, and travel to Hamilton for their next test on Tuesday evening.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Any dream will NOT do

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Any dream will NOT do

We see God as central to our personal stories, giving us skills, opportunities, and a potential we’re challenged to fulfil, says our columnist.


Highland woodturning club hosting Black Isle open day fundraiser

Highland woodturning club hosting Black Isle open day fundraiser

The event will raise funds for a defibrillator and provide a showcase for the artform.


MAREE TODD: Time to reflect on difficult election defeat for SNP

MAREE TODD: Time to reflect on difficult election defeat for SNP

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Exchange sees South African guests visit UHI

Exchange sees South African guests visit UHI

South African academics have been welcomed to the Highlands as part of an exchange link up involving the University of the Highlands and Islands.


PICTURES: Best of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival’s 20 Years Part 3

PICTURES: Best of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival’s 20 Years Part 3

Part 3 looks back at some of the biggest acts who played the festival from 2019-2023


Author of The Last Witch of Scotland dropped into a ‘packed’ Ullapool Bookshop

Author of The Last Witch of Scotland dropped into a ‘packed’ Ullapool Bookshop

Philip Paris visited the bookshop to give a talk about the Scottish witchcraft trials of the 16th to 18th centuries.


Ross-shire mountain rescue team leader flags ‘essential’ piece of kit after rescue mission

Ross-shire mountain rescue team leader flags ‘essential’ piece of kit after rescue mission

The two walkers become disorientated in what was described as ‘hazardous’ conditions on the Wester Ross peak.


Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

Bella is so special - it has something for everyone, says BBC journalist (and former Courier reporter) Imogen James.


Wester Ross BDMLR teaches life-saving skills to volunteers at ‘fantastic’ training day

Wester Ross BDMLR teaches life-saving skills to volunteers at ‘fantastic’ training day

Life-saving skills were learnt at a BDMLR training day, which saw “stunning weather” and volunteers from across the Highlands taking part.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) supports more than 1200 jobs across the region

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) supports more than 1200 jobs across the region

Figures compiled by the enterprise agency show how businesses and communities have been supported by the agency during the 2023/ 24 financial year.


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