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American YouTube star Randy Santel sets new record for Scotch and Rye's epic burger challenge
American YouTube star Randy Santel sets new record for Scotch and Rye's epic burger challenge
10 August 2022
He managed to eat the entire platter, a milkshake as well as sinking a pint of beer in less than 20 minutes.
WATCH: Huge interest in rewilding among young Highlanders
WATCH: Huge interest in rewilding among young Highlanders
10 August 2022
VIDEO explains the appeal in the Trees for Life movement
UPDATE: Man (47) dead after linked incidents as Highland police chief appeals for information
UPDATE: Man (47) dead after linked incidents as Highland police chief appeals for information
10 August 2022
A 47-year-old man has died and three other people have been injured after a series of incidents on Skye and in Wester Ross this morning.
Air ambulances called to A9 Newtonmore crash
Air ambulances called to A9 Newtonmore crash
10 August 2022
Trunk road blocked on all lanes in both directions
One person believed to be dead and others injured in linked incidents at three locations
One person believed to be dead and others injured in linked incidents at three locations
10 August 2022
One person is believed to have died and others have been hurt in a major incident involving three locations in the Highlands.
Health chief thanks Highland staff for extraordinary efforts
Health chief thanks Highland staff for extraordinary efforts
10 August 2022
Health staff in the Highlands have been thanked for their efforts by Scotland’s health chief amid ongoing challenges.
Author signing session thrills fans at Wester Ross bookshop
Author signing session thrills fans at Wester Ross bookshop
10 August 2022
The store says there a few signed copies left but you may need to be quick!
Posties look set to strike for three days soon
Posties look set to strike for three days soon
10 August 2022
More than 115,000 postal workers throughout the UK will take part in the biggest strike of summer so far to demand a "dignified, proper pay rise".
Campaign to attract winter visitors to Caithness and Sutherland
Campaign to attract winter visitors to Caithness and Sutherland
10 August 2022
Venture North hopes to help extend the season over the quieter autumn and winter months.
Would ewe believe these numbers at Dingwall Mart?
Would ewe believe these numbers at Dingwall Mart?
10 August 2022
A tremendous number of ewes forward for this centre at this time of year saw trade remaining buoyant.
Waste workers from Highland Council set to strike
Waste workers from Highland Council set to strike
10 August 2022
Waste workers strike escalates as Unite announces second wave of council strike action the union today confirmed.
Green light given for new affordable housing at Golspie: Local councillors says scheme is an 'absolute necessity'
Green light given for new affordable housing at Golspie: Local councillors says scheme is an 'absolute necessity'
10 August 2022
Highland Council hopes to build 17 units, comprising semi-detached and terraced homes as well as flats and one detached home.
Rare discovery at Smoo Cave
Rare discovery at Smoo Cave
10 August 2022
A rare ostracod – a tiny crustacean around 1mm in size – has been discovered at Smoo Cave.
Respite care provision 'a disgrace': Rogart father hits back at council over 'lack of services' in far north
Respite care provision 'a disgrace': Rogart father hits back at council over 'lack of services' in far north
10 August 2022
Leslie Sharp has been unable to access overnight respite care for his son since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
S4 pupils in Highlands record highest pass rate in region for three years in National 5 exams
S4 pupils in Highlands record highest pass rate in region for three years in National 5 exams
09 August 2022
The big wait is over for pupils in Badenoch and Strathspey as results are published
Ban piercing guns, says Inverness piercer after influx of emergencies
Ban piercing guns, says Inverness piercer after influx of emergencies
09 August 2022
A professional body piercer in Inverness is calling for a ban on piercing guns after seeing an influx of emergencies.
Stone calls for action on GP shortage and says Scottish Government should do more
Stone calls for action on GP shortage and says Scottish Government should do more
09 August 2022
FoI highlights extent of the problem
New BBC reality show about Scottish airline crew lands next week
New BBC reality show about Scottish airline crew lands next week
09 August 2022
Sky High Club follows crew at Loganair as they navigate between the highs and lows of work and their personal lives.
PICTURES: Big welcome back for Dornoch Highland Gathering
PICTURES: Big welcome back for Dornoch Highland Gathering
09 August 2022
The Chieftain’s Parade was led by Pipe Major Willie Fraser and the Dornoch Pipe Band, followed by Chieftain Jim Campbell and his young grandson Jack.
Mey Games PICTURES and VIDEO Special: 'Patchy showers didn't dampen our spirits' – welcome return for Mey Games and Wounded Highlanders along with Prince Charles a real draw for the public at Groats venue
Mey Games PICTURES and VIDEO Special: 'Patchy showers didn't dampen our spirits' – welcome return for Mey Games and Wounded Highlanders along with Prince Charles a real draw for the public at Groats venue
09 August 2022
The sun may have failed to have materialise for Saturday's Mey Highland Games 2022 but the event broke new ground with adaptive events.
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