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Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Fraser Johnstone died after being trampled and crushed by a cow at his farm while he was feeding its calf, a fatal accident inquiry has heard.

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.

Highland Green Freeport in race to secure ‘generational’ employment after amassing £890m of investment

Chief executive Calum Macpherson says North Sea renewables ‘should take 50 to 100 years just to build out’.

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

A new zero-emission, low-cost electric bus service is now linking Inverness and Thurso for the first time.

Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

Inverness-based Highland Business Services (HBS) will merge with Laurencekirk’s Ringlink (Scotland) after the co-operative’s members voted in favour.

How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

“These sessions bring so much happiness to everyone involved and we’re thrilled to have the children back.”

WATCH: Ed Miliband says cutting Scotland’s energy costs ‘unfair’ to Midlands and South of England

The Labour government’s energy secretary fears businesses there could ‘face damage to their competitiveness’.

Historic former manse and grounds up for sale for £695,000.

The 18th-century former manse, steading, extensive grounds, pasture and woodland could be yours for £695.000.

HITA shortlist 2025 is revealed!

Are you a finalist in this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards?

Sutherland Spaceport developers Orbex pre-selected for European Launcher Challenge

Developers of the Sutherland Spaceport, Orbex, has been pre-selected to take part in a prestigious European Launcher Challenge (ELC).

UPDATE: Ship fall man taken to hospital after port incident

A man has been taken to hospital after a fall on a ship at the Port of Nigg.

PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

Spirits were high this afternoon as whisky enthusiasts gathered in Inverness for an annual whisky festival.

Coastal sauna plan ‘risks harm to site of special scientific interest’, warn critics

Plans for a sauna overlooking the Moray Firth from the outskirts of Rosemarkie have sparked numerous objections in the community.

Dozens of eyesore 4G masts in Highland beauty spots dropped amid wider U-turn

Ecstatic groups fighting plans for a swathe of 4G masts in some of the Highlands’ most unspoilt landscapes are declaring victory after a sharp u-turn.

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Contractors say they are tweaking the work programme to cater for the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, the Black Isle Show and the Moy Country Fair.

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.

Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

Harrison Ford, a big hit in the Tain-based Glenmorangie malt whisky film series, is now flying the flag for a Formula 1 hook-up.

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Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

Highland Green Freeport in race to secure ‘generational’ employment after amassing £890m of investment

Highland Green Freeport in race to secure ‘generational’ employment after amassing £890m of investment

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

WATCH: Ed Miliband says cutting Scotland’s energy costs ‘unfair’ to Midlands and South of England

WATCH: Ed Miliband says cutting Scotland’s energy costs ‘unfair’ to Midlands and South of England

Historic former manse and grounds up for sale for £695,000.

Historic former manse and grounds up for sale for £695,000.

HITA shortlist 2025 is revealed!

HITA shortlist 2025 is revealed!

Sutherland Spaceport developers Orbex pre-selected for European Launcher Challenge

Sutherland Spaceport developers Orbex pre-selected for European Launcher Challenge

UPDATE: Ship fall man taken to hospital after port incident

UPDATE: Ship fall man taken to hospital after port incident

PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

Coastal sauna plan ‘risks harm to site of special scientific interest’, warn critics

Coastal sauna plan ‘risks harm to site of special scientific interest’, warn critics

Dozens of eyesore 4G masts in Highland beauty spots dropped amid wider U-turn

Dozens of eyesore 4G masts in Highland beauty spots dropped amid wider U-turn

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

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