http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/ News Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMT Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:33:41 GMT Portal Constructor 3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Gas-leak-tackle-at-elderly-peoples-flats-22022012.htm STAFF at sheltered housing in Inverness have averted a serious incident following a gas leak today. Workers for Cairn Housing Association noticed a strong smell of gas coming from a tenants flat at Falconer Court at 9am and immediately called emergency services and gas contractors to investigate. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Gas-leak-tackle-at-elderly-peoples-flats-22022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Coastguard-involved-in-river-search-for-man-22022012.htm EMERGENCY services have called off a search operation after responding to reports of a man in the River Ness. The man is understood to have entered the water at the Greig Street bridge at around 2.40pm Police and the coastguard searched the river bank and the water, concentrating on the area from the Black Bridge, at Merkinch, past the harbour and out to the Moray Firth. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Coastguard-involved-in-river-search-for-man-22022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:32:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Overturned-lorry-causes-rush-hour-delays-22022012.htm AN overturned lorry caused delays on the A96 near Inverness Retail and Business Park last night. The incident happened at the Tesco roundabout around 5.30pm. The driver was unhurt but the incident caused lengthy tailbacks. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Overturned-lorry-causes-rush-hour-delays-22022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:04:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Police-crackdown-on-speeding-drivers-21022012.htm Police officers will today target speeding drivers across the Highlands. It is part of a day of action led by the Association of Chief Police Officers. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Police-crackdown-on-speeding-drivers-21022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Guinea-pigs-found-abandoned-21022012.htm THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after four guinea pigs were found abandoned in a bag in Inverness. A member of the public discovered the bag hanging from their garden fence in Cranmore Drive, Smithton, this morning. The female, adult guinea pigs are now being cared for at the charitys Highlands and Islands Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Inshes. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Guinea-pigs-found-abandoned-21022012.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:21:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Police-appeal-for-informatio-about-missing-Inverness-teenager-21022012.htm A 16-year-old girl, who was reported missing to police, has been found safe and well in Inverness. Police appealed for information earlier today after Shannel Lee Glen, or Clark, was last seen in Inverness city centre at 5pm last night. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Police-appeal-for-informatio-about-missing-Inverness-teenager-21022012.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Man-who-attacked-paedophile-is-backed-by-locals-claims-partner-20022012.htm A 50-YEAR-OLD man jailed for attacking a convicted paedophile with a fence post should have walked free from court, his partner insists. Sharon Bruce branded the 11-week prison sentence imposed on Kenneth Scott a "disgrace" when his victim who had unlawful sex with a 15-year-old boy who claimed he was 18 avoided jail. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Man-who-attacked-paedophile-is-backed-by-locals-claims-partner-20022012.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Final-push-for-Highlanders-Museum-20022012.htm THE final push for funding to redevelop the Highlanders Museum at Fort George has been boosted with a potential 50,000 donation from Highland Council. The appeal to fund the redevelopment of the museum launched by Hollywood actor Hugh Grant last year has raised 2.56 million so far, with a target of 2.9 million by the end of April, when work is due to start. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Final-push-for-Highlanders-Museum-20022012.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Lawrie-to-attend-Scottish-Open-20022012.htm Paul Lawrie, Scotlands most recent champion on The European Tour, has confirmed his intention to return to Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness in search of the title at the head of his wish list the Scottish Open. And spectators hoping to see the 1999 Open Champion and 2012 Commercialbank Qatar Masters winner in the world-class Scottish Open field can enjoy special discounts, with 7 off day tickets and 15 reductions on season tickets if purchased before March 31. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Lawrie-to-attend-Scottish-Open-20022012.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:41:00 GMT http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Police-appeal-for-information-about-missing-Inverness-man-20022012.htm POLICE are appealing for information about a 26-year-old man who is missing. Lee MacRae from Inverness, who is described as 5ft 8ins, with medium build and short brown hair has not been seen for several days. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Police-appeal-for-information-about-missing-Inverness-man-20022012.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:50:00 GMT