 "Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK)")
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Muir of Ord windfarm plan wins approval from council
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Highland councillors yesterday unanimously approved plans for a
windfarm near Muir of Ord, after previously deferring a decision
because bridges in the area were not strong enough to support
vehicles transporting turbines.
The Ross, Skye and Lochaber planning committee gave the go-ahead
for proposals by Scottish and Southern (SSE) for a 20-turbine scheme
on land on the Fairburn Estate.
Plans had been previously deferred by councillors to allow a full
assessment.
The delay ...
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Maryburgh protesters lose fight to save school
Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK)
; A Highland primary school is to close despite a fierce campaign to save it. Highland Council's education culture and sport committee has sounded the deathknell for Maryburgh Primary by deciding that a new pounds3.7million school will be built on the site of neighbouring Conon Bridge Primary and
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Support for conon bridge homes expansion
Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK)
; An Outline application for 70 new homes at Conon Bridge will be recommended for approval by Highland Council when it goes before planning for the second time on October 2. Applicants Albyn Housing Society want to build 42 affordable homes and 28 private-sector homes on land to the north of Sellar
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New kicks on old Route 66 Series: SEARCHING FOR KICKS ON ROUTE 66
Chicago Sun-Times
; First of four parts Celebrated old Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles was the closest thing to a magic carpet this country has seen. Or ever will see, now that jet planes and double-barreled interstate highways much removed from humanity have taken over most long-distance travel. U.S. Route 66
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Jailed climber took his own life
Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK)
; A Celebrated Scots climber - known for pushing himself to the limit on some of the toughest challenges in the sport - was found dead in a prison cell after apparently taking his own life at the age of 34. Alan Mullin, of Rotorua, Station Road, Conon Bridge, was acclaimed as an exceptional and hard
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