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News from the Highlands and Islands, provided by the BBC. Clean-up after island 'oil leak'
Clean up operations are under way on South Uist after thousands of litres of oil contaminate a sea loch.
Activist opposes Gaza deportation
A human rights activist from the Highlands is appealing against his deportation from Israel.
Scots ferry through pirate seas
A new ferry built to run a route across the Pentland Firth approaches the Suez on its way from Asia.
Film star to open city festival
Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton is to officially open the sixth Inverness Film Festival.
Supermarket to harvest rain water
Tesco says its planned new store in Tain will have a minimal impact on the local environment.
Theatre funds 'money well spent'
A Highlands arts venue has been a success a year on from its £23m refurbish, says its director.
Ancient turtle discovered on Skye
The earliest turtles to live in water have been discovered on - and named after - the Scottish island of Skye.
Credit crunch task force launched
A team of councillors and officials is tasked with staving off the worst of the economic downturn.
Progress in meeting cancer times
A health board says it is continuing to meet targets on waiting times for cancer patients.
Activist arrested off Gaza coast
A peace activist whose parents live in the Highlands is arrested along with Palestinian fishermen.
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