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News from the Highlands and Islands, provided by the BBC. Family's new plea over lost son
The father of a missing islander says someone holds information that could solve the mystery to his disappearance.
Businesses to chew over downturn
Guest speakers to tackle economic difficulties at CBI Scotland's inaugural Highland business dinner.
Views sought on world-class sites
The public is being encouraged to get involved in consultation on what deserves heritage status.
Farming cash assurance welcomed
Scots farmers welcome an assurance they will continue to receive direct subsidies from the Scottish Government.
Drink drivers 'should lose cars'
A motoring body is calling for the cars of repeat drink drivers to be confiscated to prevent repeat offending.
Rules on killing ravens relaxed
Farmers are to be permitted to shoot more ravens - Britain's largest species of crow - to protect livestock.
Final Woolworths stores to close
The final closure of the remaining 200 Woolworths stores is due to take place, administrator says.
Scots housing market 'best in UK'
The fall in house prices in Scotland has been less dramatic than in the UK as a whole, new figures show.
Burst pipes close primary schools
Fifteen schools in the Highlands are closed because of burst pipes or problems with the buildings' heating.
Man killed in road accident named
A man who died in a single vehicle crash on the A9 road in the Highlands is identified by police.
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