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PICTURES: Rail services almost back to normal in Far North after gas leak in Inverness

PICTURES: Rail services almost back to normal in Far North after gas leak in Inverness

PICTURES: Rail services almost back to normal in Far North after gas leak in Inverness

14 May 2024

Rail services in the far north were almost fully back to normal tonight after a gas leak at the rail depot in Inverness earlier brought disruption.


PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

14 May 2024

A colossal six-figure windfall is winging its way to charity after a golf day and gala dinner proved a massive success.


Lane closures warning for £2m A9 dual carriageway roadworks south of Inverness

Lane closures warning for £2m A9 dual carriageway roadworks south of Inverness

Lane closures warning for £2m A9 dual carriageway roadworks south of Inverness

14 May 2024

Confusion over the extent of major roadworks on the key A9 trunk road south of Inverness has sparked moves by contractors to clear the air.


WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

14 May 2024

MSP Màiri McAllan believes the new facility at Port of Nigg has the potential to create hundreds of jobs


RHODA GRANT says of the SNP-Green leadership ‘as breakups go, this one did not end well’

RHODA GRANT says of the SNP-Green leadership ‘as breakups go, this one did not end well’

RHODA GRANT says of the SNP-Green leadership ‘as breakups go, this one did not end well’

14 May 2024

But she says it is welcome that Kate Forbes is Deputy First Minister as it means ‘having a Highlander in a senior role in government’.


Highlander who celebrated birthday with Inverness lap-dancers is sentenced

Highlander who celebrated birthday with Inverness lap-dancers is sentenced

Highlander who celebrated birthday with Inverness lap-dancers is sentenced

14 May 2024

"He felt depressed as he had no-one to celebrate his birthday with and went to the club,” heard Inverness Sheriff Court.


PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024

Construction of a new state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Highlands commenced this morning.


Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

14 May 2024

Barclays has sparked a row after it emerged it will operate full time from an Inverness community centre facility that has been used by local groups.


Inverness gas emergency declared over as routes start to reopen and city gets back to normal

Inverness gas emergency declared over as routes start to reopen and city gets back to normal

Inverness gas emergency declared over as routes start to reopen and city gets back to normal

14 May 2024

For three hours all rail services were halted and some roads were closed as gas leaking from a parked freight train was dealt with.


Train gas leak emergency triggers lockdown in parts of Inverness city centre

Train gas leak emergency triggers lockdown in parts of Inverness city centre

Train gas leak emergency triggers lockdown in parts of Inverness city centre

14 May 2024

A supermarket is evacuated, all trains are halted and several roads are closed as fire crews assess the situation.


YOUR VIEWS: Greens’ stance on Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and plea from children’s charity

YOUR VIEWS: Greens’ stance on Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and plea from children’s charity

YOUR VIEWS: Greens’ stance on Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and plea from children’s charity

14 May 2024

A political point of view and a plea for charity support.


Inverness BID Small Business Focus Q&A: Iconic Harris Tweed weaves its magic in the Highland capital and around the globe!

Inverness BID Small Business Focus Q&A: Iconic Harris Tweed weaves its magic in the Highland capital and around the globe!

Inverness BID Small Business Focus Q&A: Iconic Harris Tweed weaves its magic in the Highland capital and around the globe!

14 May 2024

The world-renowned fabric business is very much a family affair for Annabel Campbell, manager at the Inverness store of Harris Tweed Isle of Harris


Gas leak emergency incident halts all Inverness trains and causes city centre road closure disruption

Gas leak emergency incident halts all Inverness trains and causes city centre road closure disruption

Gas leak emergency incident halts all Inverness trains and causes city centre road closure disruption

14 May 2024

Two fire units standing by in city centre as police tape off roads and Morrisons supermarket car park.


£350m Highland investment ‘a vote of confidence’ in region

£350m Highland investment ‘a vote of confidence’ in region

£350m Highland investment ‘a vote of confidence’ in region

14 May 2024

The investment is a huge vote of confidence in the Highlands, an enterprise boss believes.


SSEN deal looks set to power jobs boost at Highland yard

SSEN deal looks set to power jobs boost at Highland yard

SSEN deal looks set to power jobs boost at Highland yard

14 May 2024

A major deal involving a new player at an Easter Ross fabrication yard has been announced as part of massive planned infrastructure investment.


Inverness man denied being cannabis dealer

Inverness man denied being cannabis dealer

Inverness man denied being cannabis dealer

14 May 2024

A man told police he was a user of cannabis but denied selling it - before later admitting being concerned in supply.


Drew Hendry: Time to change course on car insurance increases

Drew Hendry: Time to change course on car insurance increases

Drew Hendry: Time to change course on car insurance increases

14 May 2024

Every aspect of our lives has become more expensive, and car insurance seems no different. Research shows car insurance costs in the UK have doubled


Nairn BID: Lobbying works to improve Nairn streets

Nairn BID: Lobbying works to improve Nairn streets

Nairn BID: Lobbying works to improve Nairn streets

14 May 2024

Lobbying on behalf of members is a huge part of any Business Improvement District’s job.


PICTURES: Sun-seekers in Inverness enjoy the weekend’s glorious spring weather

PICTURES: Sun-seekers in Inverness enjoy the weekend’s glorious spring weather

PICTURES: Sun-seekers in Inverness enjoy the weekend’s glorious spring weather

13 May 2024

Take a look through our photo gallery at some of the weekend’s sunny highlights sent in by our readers.


Cawdor Brownie’s fundraiser inspired by little sister

Cawdor Brownie’s fundraiser inspired by little sister

Cawdor Brownie’s fundraiser inspired by little sister

13 May 2024

A determined young girl has raised more than £500 in support of people living with coeliac disease.


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