Council urges those living near Den Burn to help prevent flooding
People living near an Aberdeen burn are being urged to do their bit to prevent it from flooding.
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Lorry driver loses job after being caught nearly five times over limit in Moray
A Moray lorry driver has lost his job after being caught nearly five times the drink-drive limit in his car.
Calls for Nicola Sturgeon to support Aberdeenshire’s third sector
An Aberdeenshire organisation has raised fears of "funding uncertainties" amidst claims that the Scottish Government is not doing enough to support its third sector.
‘Pioneering’ conservation efforts to protect capercaillie in Carrbridge move one step closer
A “pioneering” project to protect the capercaillie bird for years to come has moved one step closer as more than 80% of locals in Carrbridge pledged their support to assist in the conservation efforts.
Horse and carriage rides to be on offer as Nairn prepares for Christmas lights switch-on event
We already have planes, trains and automobiles - and now, the north is about to get two more forms of transport.
Founder steps down from Highland mental health charity after celebrating 70th birthday and four years at the helm
The Inverness-based mental health charity Mikeysline yesterday waved goodbye to its founder Ron Williamson, as he stepped down after celebrating his 70th birthday.
Antisocial behaviour causing distress in Banchory
Residents of Banchory have been urged to help crackdown on boy racers causing misery in the town.
Wallace Day celebrations attract big crowds to Aberdeen
Aberdonians flocked to the city centre yesterday to help celebrate one of Scotland's greatest heroes.
Human bone unearthed by Orkney archaeologists
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Detailed history of Highland Hospice handed into care of Highland Archive Centre
The history of the Highland Hospice has now gone on display at the Highland Archive Centre to preserve its history for years to come.
Pensioners in Moray enjoy not-so-silent disco after earphones fail to arrive
A silent disco planned for Moray pensioners hit a snag yesterday when their delivery of earphones failed to arrive on time.
Men say bye to beards as part of Aberdeen woman’s crusade for cancer charity
Four men have had their beards chopped off for the first time in years, in support of an Aberdeen woman's fundraising crusade for a cancer charity.
North’s largest primary school to extend summer holiday by a day as £3.2 million refurbishment continues
Pupils at the north's largest primary school are being given an additional day off at the end of the upcoming summer break after an "exceptional school closure" was granted by the Scottish Government.
Teenager taking steps to end mental health stigma
After years of battling to overcome negative feelings around her own body image, an Aberdeen teen is now hoping others will join her attempt to defeat the stigma around mental health.
150 Lochaber jobs threatened as Mowi unveils preferred plans to shift processing operations to Skye
Bosses at Mowi, the world's largest salmon farming company, have revealed they would "prefer" to relocate work from Lochaber to the company's new base on Skye - a move that would affect 150 jobs.
Restoration work on former Craig Dunain Hospital reaches milestone as tower top reinstated
They are really raising the roof for a new city development.
A96 fatal crash: Mother pays tribute to her ‘beautiful, handsome son Shane’
An Elgin dad has died following a horrific crash involving a car and a van.
Delight as Inverness Jet Provost returns to base months after venturing south for maintenance works
A famed former RAF training aircraft returned to its Highland base yesterday after making the mammoth journey north from Coventry.
Man in life-threatening condition after one-vehicle crash on busy Highland road
A man has been left in a life-threatening condition after the vehicle he was travelling in yesterday evening left the road and ended up in a nearby stream.
Around 450 secondary pupils attend apprenticeship workshop at Inverness College UHI
Around 450 secondary pupils attended a showcase event of Highland apprenticeships at Inverness College UHI.
BrewDog sniffs out new premise in Inverness City Centre
It started out as a small microbrewery on an industrial estate in Fraserburgh, but now the global phenomenon that is BrewDog is expanding with a brand new pub - and up to 15 jobs - planned in the heart of Inverness.
New conference announced for Aberdeen
A conference has been organised in Aberdeen next month to encourage and equip local Christians to flourish in their community.
Highlands and Islands students grasp opportunity to quiz local leaders over Brexit implications
Students from across the north have spoken of their Brexit fears at a conference in Inverness yesterday.
Aberdeen primary school appeals for help with wildlife challenge
Young eco warriors are on the hunt for wildlife experts to visit their school.
£17m harbour revamp could bring 50 new jobs to the far north
Dozens of jobs will be created as a result of a £17million investment into a major redevelopment of a Caithness harbour.
Over 40 jobs saved as Highland childcare service handed lifeline
A Highland childcare service forced to close its doors before Christmas has been awarded a rescue package - saving over 40 jobs.
Famed orca spotted in Moray Firth near Chanonry Point
A famed orca made a rare appearance in the Moray Firth at a location better known for its sightings of dolphins than killer whales.
Police launch appeal after thousands of pounds stolen from shop in Boat of Garten
The owners of a shop in Boat of Garten, which had a substantial amount of money stolen on Boxing Day, have spoken of their “disbelief” about the incident.
Daughter and carer of elderly Aultbea couple facing deportation to Philippines following visa dispute
Concerns have been raised about the future of two Aultbea residents whose daughter has been refused a visa to stay in the UK.
Gatwick Airport incident has knock-on effect for Highland air travellers
An Inverness couple looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas in Mexico are among the scores of passengers "left in limbo" by the drone incident.
Exclusive: More than 70 new jobs created by Dee View Court expansion in Aberdeen
The expansion of Scotland’s only specialist neurological centre will create 74 jobs in the north-east.
Shetland mum who studied on plane journeys to Aberdeen celebrates her new RGU degree
A Shetland mum who balanced her studies in Aberdeen with flying to and from home to see her family has celebrated finally securing her degree.