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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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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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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.
- 4Student 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.
- 5Local 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.
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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.
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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.
- 8Should New York 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 over whether New York should mandate mental health courts statewide. Advocates argue such courts can divert people with mental illness out of jail and into treatment, while critics raise questions about coercion, funding and effectiveness. The Highland Current examines the policy question and what it would mean for the state's courts and jails.
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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.
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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.
- 11Philipstown 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.
- 12Viewers 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.
- 13Piper 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.
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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.
- 15Haldane 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.
- 16Franklin 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.
- 17New 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.
- 18Tigers 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.
- 19New 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.
- 20Varsity 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.
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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.
- 22How Congress Voted: October 2 Roll Call Roundup●How They Voted (Congress) https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/02/how-they-voted-congress-10-02-26/ # Politics # Electio
Highlands Current published its regular roundup of how members of Congress voted on recent legislation, dated October 2, 2026. The tracker-style report lets readers check their representatives' positions on key bills. Voter guides like this draw attention during the run-up to the November midterm elections, when incumbents' records face scrutiny.
- 23Highlands 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.
- 24Lynchburg-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.
- 25Celebrity 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.
- 26Kenyans 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.
- 27Highland 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.
- 28Where 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.