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How Don Cowie reacted after Ross County were consigned to the play-offs

The Staggies’ interim boss gave his thoughts after slipping into 11th in the Premiership table.

Ross County need play-off to secure Premiership status

A 2-2 draw with Aberdeen was not enough to keep Ross County above St Johnstone in the Premiership table.

PICTURES: ‘Delightful atmosphere’ for classic car show in Inverness City Centre

The showcase featured over 170 classic cars.

Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

Audit Scotland warns ‘it's getting harder for councils to do more with less’ but local authorities could be more transparent.

Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

A cut in Loganair flights in the Highlands and islands is having an impact on the economy, a leading business figure has warned.

Church extension plans lodged with council

A kirk in Wester Ross could be extended under plans lodged with Highland Council.

LETTERS: “These two ladies are super heroes of Alness”

Our readers share their thoughts on this week’s news.

Easter Ross photographer’s poignant family shot wins club award

‘It is quite a special photo to me because of the story but I didn't think others would pick up on it too.’

Ross County staff face fan questions at end-of-season awards

CEO Steven Ferguson, interim manager Don Cowie, head of commercial Duncan Chisholm and SLOs Kenny Maclennan and Shaun Campbell answered questions.

Detention for Caithness youth who racked up offences in Inverness and Dingwall

A teenager who absconded from his care home and embarked on a crime spree was sent to detention for 20 months at Inverness Sheriff Court.

BREAKING: Two men arrested in connection with attempted murder and robbery in Inverness

The incident took place in the area of Baron Taylor Street and Lombard Street yesterday.

PICTURES: Alastair Campbell wows guests with piping display at Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Business Dinner

Over 350 of the Highlands’ business leaders attended the event at the Drumossie Hotel.

Muir of Ord playgroup for tots at care home is ‘a big hit with everyone’

A Ross-shire care home’s new parent and toddler playgroup group has proven to be “a big hit with everyone”.

Evanton road awarded £191,000 for upgrading works to improve timber transport

Scottish Forestry has awarded £341,000 in funding to two Highland projects which aim to improve timber transport in the region.

Roar of engines as classic and vintage vehicles descend upon Inverness City Centre

This year’s Inverness Classic Vehicle Show is now under way.

Achiltibuie pine marten secures swish new pad after infiltrating Scottish Water building

An Achiltibuie pine marten has secured himself a swish new pad, after taking a shine to a Scottish Water operational buildings in Coigach.

High Street business lodges plans for shop front facelift

A prominent high street business in Dingwall looks set for a facelift under plans lodged with Highland Council.

Beauly primary kids invited to unveil new-look co-op store

The retailer unveiled its makeover following a six-week programme of improvements

Alness’ ‘heroic’ modests bus driver praised for helping mum facing an emergency

An heroic bus driver who stepped in to help a young Easter Ross mum has been praised for his efforts.

‘All to play for’ - Jamie Stone pushes Dounreay as the site for Scottish nuclear generation after surprise revelation

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed that the UK government is planning a nuclear site north of the border.