Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last week.
Confirmation comes after the inaugural Blue Light’s Got Talent generated over £30,000 for good causes.
It was not to be for the Staggies in Glasgow as their winless run on the road continued.
The 50th anniversary triggered a torrent of memories from long-time users and one lucky lady won a half-century membership worth almost £16,000.
“After one month, my goals not only feel doable but I know that I’ll be able to achieve much more than what I envisioned by being on my own.”
One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.
A Highlands and Islands MSP has contacted Scottish Ministers again calling for a freeze on any more closures of VisitScotland’s iCentres.
The Staggies travelled down to Edinburgh for what turned out to be a tight affair against their hosts.
A police chief hailed the ‘outstanding bravery’ of officers who followed the killer into a house as shots were fired.
It’s a poignant day for Tain for a number of reasons. The event marks the start of the festive countdown.
"Escalating" problems with sewage smells and the backing up of pipes in a Highland care home have been highlighted by inspectors.
A brutal killer was jailed for life after murdering his brother-in-law during a crime spree that brought carnage to rural communities.
The council is seeking views over options to increase house rents by 8, 9 or 10 per cent - warning that the money raised is vital for maintenance.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard the 61-year-old man maintained he was innocent of any wrongdoing.
Aim is to extend existing footpath to provide ‘safe, direct and enjoyable’ walking, wheeling and cycling link between Invergordon and Alness.
Daniel Cormack will take the reigns of Scotbuild and Calder Electrical after GEG Capital acquired the two Highland contractors.
MFR legend Tich McCooey signed off today as most locally produced programming at the radio station comes to an end.
School pupils found themselves forced to walk along the road, as works from SSEN blocked the footpath without providing an alternative route.
An Alness woodland and others elsewhere in the Highlands were among the big winners at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards.
He had been out for two months, but initially thought he might miss the rest of the year.