Saturday, July 31, 2010

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Police rule out criminal activity in explosion

Press and Journal – Police yesterday said there was no criminal activity involved in the series of explosions that rocked an Inverness builder’s yard earlier this week. A box... 

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  • Rhubarb-flavoured vodka hits the royal mark

    Press and Journal – THE Duke of Rothesay expressed a liking for rhubarb-flavoured... [Read more...]


    Six people injured in two road crashes

    Evening Express – SIX people were injured – one of them seriously hurt... [Read more...]


    New scheme enables pupils to try out nursing

    Press and Journal – PUPILS of north-east secondary schools have been... [Read more...]


    Dementia patient loses appeal over her income

    Press and Journal – A dementia sufferer from Fraserburgh has lost a court... [Read more...]


    ‘Save Our Shoes’ petition launched

    Northern Scot – AN Elgin man has sent out an SOS to some of the leading... [Read more...]


    Ancient boat set for Spey voyage

    Northern Scot – A MODE of river transport last seen in Moray during the... [Read more...]


    Another major store name targets Elgin

    Northern Scot – COMPUTER retailer PC World is hoping to arrive in Moray... [Read more...]


    Parents tell of heartache after caravan site fire

    Press and Journal – The parents of two men seriously injured in a Keith... [Read more...]


    Police rule out criminal activity in explosion

    Press and Journal – Police yesterday said there was no criminal activity... [Read more...]


    Loch Ness-side retreat celebrates again

    Press and Journal – A FIVE-STAR Highland retreat is celebrating after... [Read more...]


    Inverness woman found dead in Australian hotel

    Daily Record – A YOUNG Scot has been found dead while working in Australia.... [Read more...]


    Ash cloud cost airports company £45,000 a day

    BBC – The grounding of flights as a precaution because of volcanic ash... [Read more...]


    The ‘Power’ comes to Inverness

    STV – Inverness is getting set to welcome a sportsman of epic proportions.... [Read more...]


    Bodyboarders rescued after getting into difficulty in Banff

    STV – Two bodyboarders were swept up to 300 metres out to sea at Banff... [Read more...]


    Serious safety message at Loch Ness fun days

    This Saturday and Sunday (31 July and 1 August ) will see the volunteer team... [Read more...]


    Pet cats shot with air weapon in Moray

    BBC – Police have condemned the “cruel and senseless” shooting... [Read more...]


    Swine flu and snow hit airports

    BBC – Swine flu, the recession and a bad winter have been identified... [Read more...]


    Thieves rob Sea Scouts of boats worth £1000

    Inverness Courier – THIEVES have stolen more than £1000-worth of boating... [Read more...]


    Tornados could be grounded says MoD leaked report

    STV – The Moray-based RAF Tornado fleet could be grounded after a leaked... [Read more...]


    Heritage photo contest winner announced

    The winner of our Heritage Photo Competition is Davine Sutherland from Invergordon.... [Read more...]


    COMPETITION: Win passes to see Scotland’s Housing Expo

    Scotland’s Housing Expo is a great day out for everyone during August... [Read more...]


    Father and son in dock for bar assault

    North Star – A FATHER and son appeared in the dock together at Dingwall... [Read more...]


    Ross pubs in booze battle with store giant

    North Star – ROSS publicans have launched a challenge against the selling... [Read more...]


    Police launch latest crime-fighting weapon

    Press and Journal – POLICE officers in Banff and Buchan have received... [Read more...]


    Tearoom franchise bid prompts replies

    Press and Journal – Moves by Aberdeenshire Council to franchise the tearoom... [Read more...]


    Fraud mum’s 98 years to pay off £50K

    Scottish Sun – A MUM jailed for 12 months yesterday for a £50,000 benefits... [Read more...]


    Sentence delay for man with imitation gun

    Press and Journal – A homeless man who pointed a toy gun at people outside... [Read more...]


    Moray brass band is bound for Salzburg

    Press and Journal – YOUNG Moray brass musicians are preparing to travel... [Read more...]


    Seaweed factory site eyed for Nairn homes plan

    Press and Journal – A FORMER seaweed factory near Nairn could be demolished... [Read more...]


    Planners deny Fort delay intent

    Press and Journal – Highland planners have rejected claims that they... [Read more...]


    MSP wants Scotland to have its own victims’ champion

    Press and Journal – An MSP has called for the appointment of a Scottish... [Read more...]


    Cuts ahead for culture and leisure

    Press and Journal – Transfer of leisure facilities within the Highlands,... [Read more...]


    Young city attackers must await their fate

    Press and Journal – A mob of young people who attacked a man and his... [Read more...]


    Two injured at Merkinch as blasts shake builder’s yard

    Press and Journal – Two men were injured and gardens were showered with... [Read more...]


    London swimmers in Loch Ness relay challenge

    BBC – Six women are to attempt a relay swim of the 23-mile length of... [Read more...]


    Edwyn Collins to close Inverness Book Festival

    BBC – A performance by singer Edwyn Collins will close this year’s... [Read more...]


    Prince of Wales visits north Highlands

    STV – The Prince of Wales will visit the north Highlands to find out... [Read more...]


    Banned woman jailed for drink drive

    Highland News – AN Inverness woman has been put behind bars for four... [Read more...]


    Drunken hospital rowdy fined

    Highland News – AN Inverness man admitted shouting and swearing at staff... [Read more...]


    New plan to build council houses in Highlands

    BBC – Highland Council has proposed a new scheme which would allow it... [Read more...]


    Grampian Police step up search for missing Ellon man

    STV – Frank Paterson, 54, has been missing since Friday 23 July 2010... [Read more...]


    Explosion evacuees return to their homes in city

    More than 20 homes in the Merkinch area of Inverness were evacuated following... [Read more...]


    Dounreay turns to flower power to aid bumblebees

    BBC – A field at a defunct nuclear power plant is to be turned into a... [Read more...]


    Mother of bus crash schoolgirl sues car driver

    BBC – The mother of a teenage girl killed after getting off a school... [Read more...]


    Rail road digger ‘ran away’ down track before crash

    STV – A rail road digger “ran away” down three quarters of a mile... [Read more...]


    Teenage girl detained following Nairn boats fire

    Boats in Nairn harbour have been damaged by a fire which started in the small... [Read more...]


    Councils pay out more than £150,000 in damages

    Press and Journal – Under-pressure north and north-east councils have... [Read more...]


    North-east MSP in call for clarification over travellers

    Press and Journal – Authorities are working in an “extremely confusing... [Read more...]


    Ex-judge to lead Chinook probe

    Herald – A retired Scottish judge is expected to be appointed to lead... [Read more...]


    Butcher’s business reopens after blaze

    Press and Journal – AN ABERDEENSHIRE couple have reopened their butcher’s... [Read more...]


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