North of Scotland News

Petition proves public support, says traveller

A PETITION supporting a travellers’ site on the outskirts of a Moray village has attracted nearly 300 signatures in a week.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Safety checks over sign planted opposite home

A safety check will be carried out on an Inverness slip road today after a local resident raised fears of a serious collision at the junction, which recently underwent a £750,000 upgrade.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Funding fight for work at flood-hit parkland

A community council has proposed to carry out new works to a flood-hit Inverness park.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Blaze mansion may be restored to glory

A centuries-old north-east mansion that was badly damaged by fire three months ago could be returned to its former glory under plans being put to Aberdeenshire Council.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Dentist ‘web of lies’ in £2m fake death scam

DETAILS of how a north-east dentist allegedly cheated the system after faking his own death can be revealed today.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Caravan fraud victims still wait for cash

Caravan owners cheated out of thousands of pounds by a conman have spoken of their fears they might not see a penny of the money he stole.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Man dies in car crash

A man was killed and another seriously injured in a one-car collision in Caithness last night.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Upbeat mood as Wick lines up a new season

The salmon fishing season on the Wick River opened at the weekend with regulars upbeat about prospects for the coming year.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Highland Games ban as US star fails random drugs test

An American has become the first person to be banned from competing in the Highland Games circuit after testing positive for a performance enhancing substance.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Residents’ fears over carers move

Disabled residents living at an Aberdeen supported housing complex have been left in fear after finding out that carers will no longer be based at the site.
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Published: 13/02/2012