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An Amber Alert has been issued in California after a 3-year-old girl was abducted from Highland Park in Los Angeles. Authorities are asking the public to watch for the child and any suspect vehicle, with details of the abduction and vehicle description circulating widely as people share the alert to help locate her.
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A student at Franklin High School in Los Angeles has died after falling from the building's fourth floor, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fall, and the news has drawn attention from local residents and parents concerned about safety at the school.
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A major search operation is under way for a pensioner reported missing from Beauly in the Scottish Highlands. Helicopters and coastguard teams have been deployed around the village as emergency services scale up efforts to locate the missing man. The Press and Journal reports the significant presence of rescue assets in the area as the operation continues.
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A new milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Highland Council's electric Corran Ferry, the vessel serving the Corran Narrows crossing in the Scottish Highlands. The battery-powered ferry is intended to replace the ageing current vessel on the busy route near Fort William, and progress on its construction and delivery is being closely followed locally.
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Bella Ramsey is taking part in the Celebrity Traitors, the star version of the hit BBC reality game show filmed in the Scottish Highlands. The Last of Us actor has been discussing their approach to the game, revealing what personal habits might give them away as a Traitor. The celebrity edition features well-known faces competing in the deception contest, and Ramsey's involvement has drawn wide attention in the UK.
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A teenager has died after a fall at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles. NBC Los Angeles reports those who knew the student described him as a 'real nice kid', as the school community reacts to the death. Authorities have not released full details about the circumstances surrounding the fall.
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The 1986 fantasy action film Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert as the immortal Connor MacLeod, is scheduled to air on German channel BR on 2 October 2026 at 22:50. The film, famous for its tagline 'There can be only one,' remains a cult favourite, and its broadcast is drawing renewed attention to the French-American actor and the long-running franchise.
- 8Highlands resident jokes about living with a policeman●Meet my flatmate, he's a policeman. 😂 😂 # Highlands # Scotland # cars # police
A social media user in the Scottish Highlands has shared a lighthearted post introducing their flatmate as a policeman, accompanied by laughing emojis and tags for the Highlands, Scotland, cars and police. The joke appears to play on the presence of a police vehicle or officer near their home, amusing readers who have engaged with the short, humorous observation about everyday life.
- 9Local Authors' Notable Books Featured in New Roundup●Notable Books by Local Authors https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/02/notable-books-by-local-authors-6/ # Local # Books
Highlands Current has published its latest roundup of notable books by local authors, highlighting recent titles from writers in the Highlands region. The feature, part of a recurring series, draws attention to the area's literary community and gives readers a curated list of works by nearby authors.
- 10Readers sought: a cookbook written in Scottish Gaelic●Does anyone know a recipe book in the (Scottish) Gaelic language? :boost_ok: # Gaidhlig # Gaelic # Cooking # Baking
A user is asking whether any recipe book exists written in Scottish Gaelic, hoping for cooking or baking titles in the language. The question has drawn attention and boosts, pointing to interest in Gaelic-medium resources for the kitchen. Replies may surface traditional Highland cookery books or bilingual collections, though whether any fully Gaelic cookbook is widely available remains unclear.
- 11Bestselling Author Michael Finkel to Speak in Highland▼Bestselling Author Michael Finkel to Discuss The Art Thief in Highland Oct. 10
Bestselling author Michael Finkel is scheduled to appear in Highland on October 10 to discuss his book The Art Thief, an account of the life and crimes of prolific French art thief Stéphane Breitwieser. The event is drawing local attention as readers in the area anticipate hearing Finkel talk about his reporting and the strange world of art crime firsthand.
- 12Virtual public reading of Joanna Baillie's The Family Legend announced●Joanna Baillie’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥 (1810): A Virtual Public Reading 21 November, online. Free The Baillie Working Group
The Baillie Working Group is hosting a free online public reading and discussion of Joanna Baillie's 1810 play The Family Legend on 21 November. The drama, often called Baillie's 'Highland play', is regarded as an early example of the Scottish National Drama and explores themes of clan loyalty and conflict in the Scottish Highlands. Scholars and theatre enthusiasts are invited to join the virtual event.
- 13Student death at Highland Park school renews bullying concerns▼Student death at Highland Park school sparks conversation about bullying
A student has died at a school in Highland Park, Los Angeles, and the death has prompted a wider conversation about bullying. Local coverage reports the case has raised questions among parents and the school community about how bullying is handled and what more schools should do to protect students. Details about the circumstances have not been made public.
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British audiences are searching for the filming location of The Traitors, the reality competition show set in a Scottish castle. Coverage highlights the Ardross Castle area of the Scottish Highlands used in the series, with Scottish outlets noting a rise in interest in similar castles visitors can tour this autumn.
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The University of Hawaii women's golf team has begun competition at Highlands Ranch. The athletics department announced the opening round, marking the start of the team's play at the Colorado venue. No match results or standout individual performances have been reported yet.
- 16Should New York State Require Mental Health Courts?●Should State Require Mental Health Courts? https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/03/should-state-require-mental-health-co
A debate is under way in New York over whether the state should mandate mental health courts, which divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system into treatment. The question, raised in local reporting from the Highlands, touches on how the state balances public safety, treatment access and judicial discretion for defendants with mental health needs.
- 17Scottish Village Near Inverness Praised for Family Fun and Wildlife▼Under An Hour From Inverness Is A Village Inside A National Park With Praiseworthy Family Fun And Wildlife
A village less than an hour's drive from Inverness, located inside a national park in the Scottish Highlands, is being highlighted as a destination offering family-friendly activities and abundant wildlife. The write-up points visitors toward outdoor adventures and nature-spotting opportunities, positioning the village as an accessible day trip or weekend escape from the Highland capital.
- 18Franklin High School Student Dies After Fourth-Floor Fall in Highland Park▼highland park high school
A student at Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles has died after a fall from the school's fourth floor, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident has prompted attention in the local community, with questions about how the fall happened and campus safety. Further details about the student and circumstances have not been released.
- 19Highlanders Edge Tigers 5-3 in 1910 MLB Gameday Listing▼MLB Gameday: Tigers 3, Highlanders 5 Final Score (05/12/1910)
An MLB.com Gameday page records a final score of Highlanders 5, Tigers 3 from a game dated May 12, 1910. The Highlanders were the early-20th-century name of the New York Yankees, and the Detroit Tigers were their opponent. The page gives the result but no details on the venue, pitchers or key plays of the century-old American League matchup.
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A student at Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles, has died after falling from the fourth floor of the school building, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to the campus after the fall was reported, and the student was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances, and the incident has prompted shock and concern among students, parents and residents of the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood.
- 21Glen Coe Landscape Photos Spark Mountain Monday Memories●Another 2005 memory of #GlenCoe for #MountainMonday 🏴 #landscape #landscapePhotography #glen #mountains #hills #Be
Photographers are sharing old images of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands as part of the weekly Mountain Monday tradition. One contributor posted a landscape shot from 2005, prompting others to revisit the glen's dramatic scenery and their own archives from trips to Scotland.
- 22Free outdoor music series coming to Baton Rouge park▼2une In Previews: Sundays in St. George bringing free outdoor music series to Highland Road Community Park
A free outdoor concert series called Sundays in St. George is launching at Highland Road Community Park in the Baton Rouge area. The series was previewed on WBRZ's morning show 2une In, with organizers promoting live music events for local families on Sunday afternoons. Local residents are sharing the news as a free weekend activity option for the community.
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Highlands Current has published its regular roundup of how members of Congress voted on recent legislation. The feature lists each representative's and senator's positions on key bills and resolutions, giving constituents a straightforward record to check their lawmakers against. Such vote trackers tend to draw attention whenever a contested bill comes to a floor vote and residents want to see where their delegation stood.
- 24Celebrity Traitors air dates and finale schedule revealed▼Celebrity Traitors start time, what days it's on and when it finishes revealed
Broadcasters have confirmed the full scheduling details for Celebrity Traitors, including its start time, which days it airs each week, and the date of the final episode. The star-studded version of the hit reality format, filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, is one of the most anticipated shows on British television, and viewers are marking their calendars ahead of its debut.
- 25Viewers Rediscovering Cozy Scottish Drama Monarch of the Glen●On britbox, I'm currently binge-watching Monarch of the Glen. From the title, I thought it was going to be a period seri
A viewer binge-watching Monarch of the Glen on BritBox says the title misled them into expecting a period series, but the show turns out to be a modern drama set in the Scottish Highlands. They praise it as a refreshing change of pace from the platform's usual crime and mystery fare, and say they are learning a lot about Scotland along the way.
- 26Piper thanks authors of Highland Bagpipe Makers book▼A grateful piper responds to the Highland Bagpipe Makers book
A piper has written a public note of thanks responding to the book Highland Bagpipe Makers, which documents the craftsmen behind Scotland's national instrument. The response, shared on a bagpipe news outlet, reflects appreciation within the piping community for a reference work celebrating the instrument's maker heritage. The exchange has drawn warm attention from piping enthusiasts.
- 27Kenyans fight for restitution of colonial-era stolen land▼‘They raped our country’: documentary follows Kenyans’ fight for restitution over stolen land By Carlos Mureithi in Nair
A new documentary reported by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi follows Kenyan communities demanding restitution of ancestral highlands taken during British colonial rule. Multinational tea companies continue to occupy the land, and displaced families are speaking out about the lasting harm, with one describing it as 'they raped our country'. The film shines a light on ongoing struggles for justice and land restitution decades after independence.
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The Hillsboro Garden Club held its Fall Auction, an event reported by the Highland County Press in Hillsboro, Ohio. The club, a local gardening organization, uses seasonal auctions to bring members and residents together, typically offering plants, garden items and related goods while raising funds for its community activities.
- 29Tura event highlights millets and moringa for nutrition●From Millets to Moringa: Tura celebrates local nutrition
Tura, in Meghalaya's Garo Hills, held an event celebrating indigenous foods such as millets and moringa and their role in local nutrition. The gathering underlines renewed interest in traditional crops as affordable, climate-resilient sources of vitamins and minerals. Coverage from the region's Highland Post is drawing attention to efforts promoting local produce over imported or processed alternatives.
- 30New Hope Baptist Church to hold Youth Day on October 18▼New Hope Baptist Church celebrating Youth Day Oct. 18
New Hope Baptist Church will celebrate Youth Day on October 18, according to an announcement carried by the Highland County Press. The notice invites community members to mark the occasion, which honours the church's young members. Details on speakers, times or special programming were not included in the announcement.
- 31Highland leisure membership praised as good value in Dingwall●I'm in Dingwall so figured that I'd join HighLife and can get in the pool every day, while being excited about seeing th
A resident of Dingwall in the Scottish Highlands has signed up for a HighLife membership, saying £30 a month covers unlimited swimming and gym use across 25 leisure centres in the region. They plan to swim daily and look forward to watching Ross County, known as the Staggies, play at weekends, calling the membership phenomenal value.
- 32New WWII thriller 'The Eye of Horus' spans Scotland to Malta▼The siege is over but the war goes on. ‘The Eye of Horus’ is an atmospheric World War Two thriller with settings that mo
A new World War Two thriller, 'The Eye of Horus', is drawing attention for its atmospheric storytelling and sweeping settings that move from the Scottish Highlands through Gibraltar to Malta. Its two central characters stay at the Station Hotel in Kyle of Lochalsh, a location later expanded, as the story follows them through the continuing war after a siege ends.
- 33Highland's Hantz and Tople take second at sectional girls tennis●Sectional girls tennis: Highland's Lily Hantz, Ava Tople place second
Highland High School's Lily Hantz and Ava Tople finished in second place at their sectional girls tennis tournament. The Medina Gazette reported the result, noting the doubles pair's runner-up finish. Sectional placement can determine which players and doubles teams advance to district-level competition in the Ohio high school tennis postseason.
- 34Haldane varsity teams featured in latest roundup●Varsity Roundup: Haldane https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/02/varsity-roundup-haldane-99/ # Sports # LocalNews # High
Highlands Current has published its latest varsity roundup covering Haldane high school sports, part of its regular local coverage of school athletics results and fixtures. The column, dated October 2, summarizes recent performances by Haldane teams for readers in the Hudson Highlands community. Little detail beyond the headline is available, and no specific results or standout players are cited in the available material.
- 35Highlands petrol station shows stark fuel prices on forecourt●An honest display of the current petrol and diesel prices on the forecourt. # petrol # diesel # cars # Highlands # Scotl
A petrol station in the Scottish Highlands is drawing attention for displaying its current petrol and diesel prices on the forecourt, described by observers as an honest reflection of what drivers are paying. Fuel costs remain a sore point for motorists, particularly in rural areas like the Highlands where prices tend to run higher than the UK average and filling up is unavoidable due to long distances.
- 36Philipstown Residents Weigh In on Airbnb Law●Residents Assess Philipstown Airbnb Law https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/03/residents-assess-philipstown-airbnb-law/
Residents of Philipstown, New York are evaluating the town's law regulating short-term rentals such as Airbnb listings. The local discussion centers on how the rules affect homeowners, neighborhood character, and the availability of long-term housing. Community members are sharing assessments of whether the measure is working as intended.
- 37Lynchburg-Clay golf wins district title, qualifies for state▼Lynchburg-Clay golf qualifies for state with district championship; McClain’s Chandler earns state bid
The Lynchburg-Clay boys golf team captured a district championship to earn a berth in the state tournament. McClain's Chandler also secured an individual state bid. The results give two Highland County schools representation at the state level, a notable achievement for the local golf programs this season.
- 38Tigers top Highlanders 8-4 in 1910 MLB game record▼MLB Gameday: Tigers 8, Highlanders 4 Final Score (07/25/1910)
MLB's Gameday archive lists a Detroit Tigers 8-4 win over the Highlanders on July 25, 1910, the date the New York Highlanders, predecessors of the Yankees, played the Tigers. The century-old box score is resurfacing as fans browse MLB's historical score archives and discuss early 20th-century baseball results and team names.
- 39Varsity Roundup Highlights Beacon School Sports●Varsity Roundup: Beacon https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/02/varsity-roundup-beacon-92/ # Sports # LocalNews # Beacon
Highlands Current has published its latest Varsity Roundup covering Beacon school sports results. The weekly feature recaps how local high school teams fared in recent games, a regular staple of the outlet's local news coverage. Beacon residents and school sports followers use the roundup to track team performances across the season.
- 40Where is Celebrity Traitors filmed? Fans ask about the castle▼Where is Celebrity Traitors filmed and can you stay in the castle?
Readers are looking up where Celebrity Traitors is filmed, with The Independent reporting that the show is shot at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. The 19th-century baronial estate and its grounds host the series, and the article examines whether the location is open to the public or available for overnight stays, answering a question many viewers have been asking online.