City artworks show offenders have a creative side to their character

The mosaic of artworks on display at Highland Council headquarters in Inverness, could be described as “criminal”, reports the Press and Journal here

Virus scare in Homecoming goodie bags

Computers starting crashing after USB memory sticks given away at the Homecoming conference in Inverness were thought to have contained a virus, reports the Sun here

Alert for those living in areas prone to flooding

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has published maps of flood-risk areas and online advice to help residents avoid problems, reports the Press and Journal here

Moray family’s £20,000 donation assures ancient hoard for museum

Elgin Museum is celebrating a £20,000 windfall after a Moray family stepped in with a generous donation, reports the Press and Journal here

Row over use of money for care of elderly

Highland Council has been accused of subsidising its budget with money designated for caring for the elderly and infirm, reports the Press and Journal here

Community groups to be asked where £20million cutbacks should be made

Finance bosses at Moray Council plan to ask community groups where they should make cuts to claw back £20million over the next four years, reports the Press and Journal here

CAB chief in new plea for Holyrood to cancel debt

The Citizens Advice Bureau chief in Inverness has issued a fresh plea for the UK Government to write off Highland Council’s massive housing debt, reports the Press and Journal here

Inverness Pizza Hut told to ‘clean up’

An Inverness pizza restaurant has been ordered to improve its cleanliness following an inspection earlier this month, reports the Press and Journal here

Fears that overspend will bring street litter

There are concerns that Inverness will become more littered because of proposed cuts to Highland Council’s street cleaning services, reports the Press and Journal here

Speyside Leg Club wins UK award

VOLUNTEERS behind Scotland’s only known club for people suffering painful leg problems have been commended for their community spirit, reports the Press and Journal here

Polar bear ‘not agarophobic’

Concerns a polar bear would suffer agoraphobia after moving from a city zoo to four acres in the Highlands were unfounded, a park chief has said, reports the BBC

Moray man denies ‘Trojan’ webcam virus

An IT expert from Scotland has denied sending out a computer virus which allowed him to spy on strangers using their webcams, reports the BBC

Migrating birds’ close encounter

Two young ospreys, which left the Highlands independently of each other and followed different routes on their migration to Africa, may have met up, reports the BBC

Man charged with rail depot fire

A 45-year-old man has appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court accused of setting fire to property at a railway depot, reports the BBC

Elgin move sparks safety fear for blind

A CALL has been made for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on a busy Elgin road to help deaf and visually impaired people cross the street safely, reports the Northern Scot here

Local firms blast ‘inflexible’ business park

ENTERPRISE chiefs behind the development of a Ross-shire business park which has turned away local firms — despite “ample” availability of space — were this week blasted for being too inflexible, reports the Ross-shire Journal here

Market will do its bit for climate change

A BLACK Isle “swap shop” planned for this weekend aims to offer bargains galore — at no cost whatsoever — while raising awareness of climate change, reports the Ross-shire Journal here

Huntly pupils dig in for springtime display

LITTLE hands provided a big help to a massive bulb planting operation taking place along the main entrance to Huntly throughout yesterday morning, reports the Press and Journal here

Charity groups cash in on Portsoy store’s efforts

FIVE organisations in a north-east town have received cash from fundraising volunteers, reports the Press and Journal here

Moray student is Britain’s best apprentice plumber

A MORAY College student spoke of his surprise yesterday after being named Britain’s best apprentice plumber at a presentation in Birmingham, reports the Press and Journal here

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