AN Inverness soldier took a direct hit from a rocket-propelled grenade and lived to tell the tale.

NEWS that the RockNess festival appears to be becoming an international attraction is just the kind of boost the area needs ahead of what could be a tough tourist season with the constant dire warnings of the "credit crunch" biting and the pound's continued strength against the dollar.

NEW dad Graham Bayne last night (Wed) admitted his future hangs in the balance as Caley Thistle rebuild for next season.

YOU can't have The Wizard of Oz without Dorothy's little dog Toto. But it's not every canine that got the talent to take the lead!

A YOUNG Inverness mum who is battling cancer was joined by former colleagues at Highland Fuels as around 3,000 women took part in Sunday's Race for Life in Inverness on Sunday.

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

I AM surprised that your paper is so surprised at the revelation about the Mr Black who made a mint by manipulating the ups and downs of transferring from one post to another.

CALLING all local musicians: the Highland News wants you – and your music – on our website.