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Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

But the time of operation at the ex-Norbord base was curtailed at the weekend.

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

One objector says SSEN’s plans will have ‘a devastating effect on the lives of decent hardworking families.’

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

Scotland’s richest man could be set to transform a historic Loch Ness-side pub restaurant with major investment.

Climate festival to focus on localism

Climate festival to focus on localism

Climate festival to focus on localism

A celebration of localism will be at the heart of the month-long Highlands and Islands Climate Festival later this year.

‘Forever chemical’ found in all tested UK rivers - except River Ness

‘Forever chemical’ found in all tested UK rivers - except River Ness

‘Forever chemical’ found in all tested UK rivers - except River Ness

York University study reveals traces of a potentially harmful ‘forever chemical’ in all but one 32 tested UK rivers.

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ - group plans for new centre of learning

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ - group plans for new centre of learning

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ - group plans for new centre of learning

The charity that supports vulnerable children and young people in the Highlands reveals exciting plans for a new centre of learning

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.

WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

A powerful rallying call from Cllr Helen Crawford brought Saturday’s landmark convention to a close.

‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

Over 350 community councillors and members of the public attended the convention in Beauly yesterday.

Gamekeeping student ‘very honoured’ by award win

Gamekeeping student ‘very honoured’ by award win

Gamekeeping student ‘very honoured’ by award win

A gamekeeping student working on an estate near Tomatin has been named a student of the year by a Highland college.

Giant hogweed spotted near Nairn riverside walk

Giant hogweed spotted near Nairn riverside walk

Giant hogweed spotted near Nairn riverside walk

An exotic and toxic plant has been spotted by a popular riverside walk in Nairn — with one resident warning walkers to stay alert.

Beauly battery energy storage system approved by Scottish Government reporter

Beauly battery energy storage system approved by Scottish Government reporter

Beauly battery energy storage system approved by Scottish Government reporter

A decision by Highland Council to refuse permission for a battery energy storage system near Beauly has been overturned on appeal.

Thunderstorm warning extended into Highlands

Thunderstorm warning extended into Highlands

Thunderstorm warning extended into Highlands

Intense thunderstorms could bring up to 80mm of rain to parts of the Highlands tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.

Five fire crews fight moorland wildfire

Five fire crews fight moorland wildfire

Five fire crews fight moorland wildfire

Fire crews from multiple stations battled a wildfire in Glenferness into the evening last night.

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Liberal Democrat candidate Neil Alexander is demanding a new Clean Water Act amid fears 45% spike could get worse.

Sea at heart of new book for young readers illustrated by Ardersier artist

Sea at heart of new book for young readers illustrated by Ardersier artist

Sea at heart of new book for young readers illustrated by Ardersier artist

The works of an Ardersier-based artist bring colour to a new children's book to get young reader's passionate about the sea and its creatures.

Wood panel manufacturer rail plans still on track

Wood panel manufacturer rail plans still on track

Wood panel manufacturer rail plans still on track

Plans for a new rail sidings yard to serve a major manufacturing firm are being recommended for approval.

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