Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.
The Highlands are set become the focus of international attention from the renewable energy industry as the region’s freeport reached a milestone.
A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.
Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.
The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.
Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.
Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.
Heavy snow could cause disruption in the Highlands overnight tonight, the Met Office has warned - with the alert extending as far north as Daviot.
Wester Ross school kids have helped kick off a woodland creation drive at Gleann Shìldeag Estate between Torridon and Lochcarron.
Work to improve a popular walk and amenities at a beauty spot car park in Glen Affric will make for a better visitor experience, say forestry managers
