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A PETITION is calling on policy makers, councillors and the public to demand a “halt” to Highland Council cuts to additional support needs provision.

A WARNING has been issued that cold call telephone scammers are targeting individual bank customers to gain access to accounts before taking cash.

Jenny Graham has been recognised as the fastest female round-the-globe cyclist in the world.

It comes after the removal of water from the site near Inverness, which got underway last month.

Greenpeace activists climbed board the Transocean rig Paul B Loyd Junior on Sunday evening and have called an end to drilling for new oil wells.

Harry Gow Bakery of Inverness became the first-ever bakery to do the double by winning Scottish Baker of the Year for the second time.

AN Inverness coach hire firm is projecting a 25 per cent leap in the number of cruise liner passengers it will carry to key Highland attractions.

A CALL has gone out to green-fingered gurus keen to grow for gold at an eagerly anticipated Black Isle showcase event.

STUDENTS are leading the battle against the sexual exploitation of children in the Highlands.

A COUPLE who had their application to build tourist apartments costing about £1.5 million turned down have come forward with a new plan.

SHOPPERS and retailers helped to raise £1200 for children’s charities at a day-long fundraiser in Inverness.

MEMBERS of an Inverness singing group marked Learning Disability Week with a tea party as well as raising £134 for an ambitious appeal.

Campbell Freeman had earlier threatened a police dog handler called to the Tesco Inshes store.

A CROWD of angry residents turned up at a meeting with council planners and accused them of “mollycoddling” a housing developer.

The last Run for Hamish road race and family fun run/walk in aid of Nairn’s fundraising effort in memory of youngster Hamish Hey takes place today.

THE Inverness branch of Samaritans has been celebrating its unpaid workers this week as part of National Volunteers Week.

HOUSEBUILDER Tulloch Homes’ policy of growing its own staff is paying off with six new local apprentices welcomed to the firm.

HIGHLAND tourism can look forward to a major economic boost thanks to a deal that is set to bring hundreds of extra Chinese visitors to the area.

AN exhibition of photographs to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings is being held at the Highland Archive Centre in Inverness.

Organisers of the traditional music and Highland food and drink event The Gathering have announced it will return next year.