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There are new warnings over an alien species of salmon in Scottish rivers - after first turning up six years ago.

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GRASSROOTS group are being invited to have their say on the shape of a new benefit fund.

Cartoonist Ewen Bain’s Highlander character ‘Angus Og’ is set to make his debut at Belladrum at the end of the month.

A new survey has shown high support for forestry, with 80 per cent agreeing that a lot more trees should be planted to tackle climate change.

Focus North has been recognised at the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group employee awards.

A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for virtually the whole of the Highlands – including all of Caithness and Sutherland.

Highlanders promote best multi-day outings

An award winning singer and composer from Sutherland is now hoping for success in the world of beauty pageants.

Ever wanted to meet Spider-Man, the Ghostbusters or Chewbacca from Star Wars?

Edward Mountain wrote to Humza Yousaf after his campaign for a new Highland general hospital won widespread support.

Motorists are being warned of reduced spaces at the car park at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness when upgrade work begins later this month.

Residents living close to the whisky storage warehouse have said their properties are being affected by "whisky fungus".

Drivers in the Highlands are being urged to take extra care on roads with heavy rain and possible flooding forecast for tonight.

Police are treating the discovery of a woman’s body in the waters of a Ross-shire river as “unexplained” but not suspicious.

The planning contravention has come to light in the first planning monitoring report to be produced on construction works.

An Inverness couple with an almost insatiable spirit of adventure will share their passion for life on the road in TV series Million Pound Motorhomes.

All of Sutherland's 16 primary schools took part in the Coronation Art Competition.

Officers are appealing for information following what they describe was a serious crash at around 1.10pm today.