A quest to find the best up-and-coming musical talent from the north and north-east of Scotland has been launched ahead of a top music festival.

The disappearance of North Kessock teen Natasha Reid (15) had sparked police appeals for information over the weekend.

Plans have been lodged for a restaurant on Academy Street which would have space for almost 50 diners.

Two established names in Scotland’s industrial engineering sector are coming together under a single globally recognised brand.

An Inverness woman who is a long-standing member of the Armed Forces community has been recognised for 20 years of voluntary service.

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Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last month.

The head of the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership on the huge positive difference having a Power of Attorney can make.

Police Scotland have issued a warning to motorists to slow down when approaching lane closures.

UHI welcomed donors, supporters, alumni and students to a special event to celebrate the transformative impact of philanthropy across the partnership.

Here are some of our best pics from the Northern Meeting Park event.

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POLITICS MATTERS: David Stewart looks at the big issues for the region and how they might be handled after this month’s elections.

Police are continuing to appeal for the help of the public to trace Natasha Reid (15) who has been reported missing from North Kessock.

Fresh off selling out his debut solo show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, he has big hopes for the scene in the Highlands.

Thousands of people turned out in the rain to enjoy live music, local food and family fun in Inverness.

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A motorist spotted driving “unnaturally slow” was found to be over four times the drink-drive limit and had an empty bottle of wine in the car.

He played 269 times for the club.

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