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Port of Cromarty Firth appoints new chief executive

The Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF) has named business leader Alex Campbell as their new chief executive.

Kate Forbes appointed as new deputy First Minister

Kate Forbes has been appointed Deputy First Minister by John Swinney, it has been announced.

PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

Two French aviators touched down at Wick airport as part of their daring, record-breaking bid to cross the Atlantic in a small gyrocopter.

SSE fund enables ‘progressive’ link-up between Sutherland football team and Easter Ross sports clinic

Players at Sutherland Women’s football club will benefit from the opportunity to receive sports therapy treatments throughout the current season.

Dornoch will ‘come back stronger’ says club captain after loss at Fort Augustus

Dornoch fell short at Fort Augustus by 23 runs.

Adventure-loving fundraisers could grab a share of grant cash

INDIVIDUALS who are passionate about both adventure and fundraising could benefit from a GiveStar Adventure for Good grant.

Roadworks along 18 kilometres of A9 dual carriageway at Drumochter

Three weeks of road markings and studding to get under way from next Monday

Edinburgh ‘soap opera shenanigans’ must end

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone, and LibDem candidate David Green, both made the call to new First Minister John Swinney.

Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.

Why retiring Ross-shire distillery manager didn’t bother reading his contract

The well-respected distillery manager jumped at the chance of the top job and never looked back.

Strong entry as sheep keenly bid for at Quoybrae mart

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 76 store cattle and 1207 prime, store and feeding sheep on Monday.

Ullapool parents to get free music workshops for tots and babies

Ullapool parents to see new free music workshops for babies and toddlers, led by two renowned local musicians.

Tain man makes no plea on abduction charge

A 55-year-old Easter Ross man has appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court accused of abducting a child in Alness.

13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

13% of Highland children waited over a year for mental health treatment after being referred to CAMHS.

Melvich boss lauds improvement of young side after win as champions Golspie see off Lochinver

Melvich beat Embo 3-2 to kick off their league campaign.

Community enjoys 'wonderful afternoon' at Brora's Party in the Park

The theme of the Party in the Park was ‘Royal Teddy Bears Picnic Party’.

‘No one’s death is an isolated event’: Medical professor gives talk in Tongue on assisted dying

Professor Robin Taylor gave a talk on assisted dying at the Kyle Centre, Tongue.

CrossReach offers care and careers

CrossReach is a popular choice not just for loved ones seeking a care home but also to those looking for a rewarding employment experience.

PICTURES: Dingwall Mart hosts launch of Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

A lifeline ambulance service is £2000 better off thanks to the head-turning efforts of participants in a road run that set out from Dingwall.

Police launch appeal following fatal A9 crash at Slochd

A 42-year-old woman has died following a serious accident last night.