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Last week in Holyrood I raised again the issue of dualling the A9 and the A96 from Inverness to Auldearn (including the Nairn bypass).

Soaring electricity costs are prompting a Black Isle business to seriously consider whether to temporarily close its doors during part of the winter.

The week that the Queen was laid to rest will forever be a poignant one.

I’m writing this as we come out of an official period of mourning after the Queen’s funeral.

Three takeaways from Caley Thistle's penalty shoot-out victory over Brechin in the SPFL Trust Trophy including reaction from Barry Wilson and Max Ram.

You may not have noticed, but summer ended on Friday and the autumnal equinox heralds a new season, with cooler weather approaching.

Shane Carling is counting down the days until the shinty season ends – as it will mean his Loch Ness squad is boosted by the return of players.

Jordan Tillson insists there is no down time during the international break as Ross County look to improve their results in the Scottish Premiership.

The cost-of-living crisis is already impacting the health of young people, according to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).

Club captain Conor Ross believes no other club has worked as hard as Beauly as they close in on a league and cup double.

The need for affordable, accessible and adequate homes continues to be a crucial topic in the Highlands.

Jordan MacDonald knows some Clachnacuddin players will be disappointed by selections in the coming week as he faces some tough decisions.

Our trainee reporter Lachlan Jack interviewed locals around Inverness today about the cost-of-living crisis.

Another range of ideas and opinions from readers.

Malky Mackay is keen to make full use of the Highland League to give his Ross County prospects the best chance of senior football at a young age.

Barry Wilson has backed Cameron Harper to emulate Ryan Christie's success if the Inverness youngster continues to develop on and off the pitch.

When it emerged, after final confirmation the Ironworks would close, that the Old High Church was up for sale, the solution seemed straightforward.

Charlie Christie runs the rule over a string of disappointing results for Highland League clubs in the first round of the Scottish Cup.

Living with organ failure is hard. Hearts, kidneys, livers just not working, leaving individuals dependent on drugs, oxygen or machines to live.

Highland will travel to GHK quite happy to play the spoiler role in their opponents' National One homecoming.