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News from the Highlands and Islands, provided by the BBC. Unique secures Hogmanay contract
A Highland 2007 organiser is chosen as the preferred bidder to produce Edinburgh's Hogmanay.
Distillery damages for footballer
An amateur football player is awarded damages following an accident at a Highlands distillery.
Racism claim in 1994 murder case
A man accused of murdering a waiter was a racist who thought black people should shot, a court hears.
Crew in rescue after duke visit
A man is rescued from a harbour by a lifeboat crew that just hours earlier had hosted a VIP visit.
Seven years for drug trafficker
A 28-year-old man from a "good background" is sent to prison after police found heroin and a stolen gun.
Sea kayaker in close encounters
A man paddling the length of the Western Isles to promote sustainable living is getting a close look at wildlife.
Horns 'have sheep ramifications'
Young rams which put lots of energy into growing big horns may be the most vulnerable to extreme cold.
Duke meets north lifeboat crews
A member of the Royal Family is visiting lifeboat stations in the Highland's, including the new one covering Loch Ness.
'Clear danger' to crofting future
Radical action is needed to save Scottish crofting industry from its "perilous state" warn ministers.
Waiter died from 'single bullet'
A waiter shot dead with a single bullet to the head had no chance of surviving, a murder trial hears.
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