Staff shortages among Highland firefighters are sparking safety concerns — with three stations having less than hald the intended staff numbers.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson visits the popular beauty spot by bike after it reopened to visitors following restrictions due to the blaze

Demand for social housing across the Highlands remains high, with almost 8826 households on the Highland Housing Register.

A father of two is using his love of gardening to support vulnerable and isolated people, improve wellbeing and strengthen communities.

The work will be carried out overnight on three consecutive nights with convoys in place for safety reasons.

A report due to be brought to council next week outlines the issued posed by the ‘high’ vacancies rates.

The groups chief executive issued a statement outlining their concerns.

Emergency services are on-site after a two-vehicle collision on the Black Isle.

Tickets are still available for the Highland Business Women Awards.

A bridge in Nairn has been closed due to “significant damage” being identified.

The full shortlist for the Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards has been announced.

A boat’s engine failure sparked the launch of the RNLI Loch Ness crew, as a husband and wife duo took on their first joint callout together.

The closure of Inverness’s Torvean Swing Bridge continues, as the Highland Council still “cannot provide a timescale”.

Inverness Leisure Centre’s flumes are set to remain closed for at least another month, with a month-long closure of the competition pool also planned.

‘The project brings much needed economic activity to Munlochy, through an approach that has community appeal and use at its core.’

Ashley Foster (39), of Gollanfield, admitted careless driving on the busy trunk road when the case called at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Samantha Kellett died after a battle with bowel cancer. Her family want to alert others on what to look for - and how to help those fighting illness.

A popular Moray Firth music festival is set to return next month with an exciting line up of performances and events for all ages.

The committee agreed to defer the final sign off of the new policy until later in the year.

The Traffic Commissioner issued a scathing decision notice over fleet maintenance.