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Highland Council’s schools are "falling behind" Europe when it comes to teaching of foreign languages – despite Scottish Government efforts.

A DRIVING instructor has “failed” Highland Council for refusing to pay for damage to his car caused by a massive pothole.

FOOD banks, charities and community groups across the Inverness area could receive an added boost from local Tesco supermarkets this Easter.

A PRISONER at Porterfield in Inverness has been handed a five-month jail sentence after he trashed two cells while high on drugs.

GPs working in the Highlands now have access to mentor support to help promote staff health and wellbeing, for the first time.

US police hunting for Inverness street trader Kim Gordon have confirmed that a body found at the weekend is not him.

A BROTHER and sister who were sexually abused by their “vile” step-father have lifted the lid on the lies and betrayal that haunted their childhood.

THERE are reports from Californian police hunting for Inverness street trader Kim Gordon that a body has been found.

A MAJOR food and drink supplier’s biggest-ever trade showcase is expected to bring hundreds of north business owners and chefs flocking to Inverness.

HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise chairman Professor Lorne Crerar will receive the Scottish Legal Awards lifetime achievement award this week.

INVERNESS has its first tap water refill point from Scottish Water.

ADVICE on job opportunities and training schemes available to the Armed Forces community will be highlighted in Inverness this week.

The A87 has partially re-opened at Invergarry following a house fire earlier today.

ALBYN Housing Society and national housebuilder Barratt Homes have joined forces to build 95 homes on the Culloden West site in Stratton, Inverness.

Firefighters have been called to deal with a house fire at Invergarry.

HIGHLANDERS are burying their heads in the sand over children suffering sex exploitation in the region, a new report has found.

TWO pupils from Culloden Academy have certainly got a winning way with words after coming top in a region-wide public speaking competition

FURTHER talks will be held this week over a potential strike by air traffic controllers working for Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (Hial).

ONE of Highland Council’s top officials has exclusively explained how the local authority has responded to a critical report.

HOPES for a U-turn on the go-ahead for a controversial artwork on the banks of the River Ness have been dashed.