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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

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’

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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


Staggies face ‘cup final’ at St Johnstone

Staggies face ‘cup final’ at St Johnstone

One of Ross County’s players has admitted Wednesday night’s clash is essentially a cup final in their bid to avoid a second play-off final in-a-row.


Nairn BID: Lobbying works to improve Nairn streets

Nairn BID: Lobbying works to improve Nairn streets

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


Cowie expects St Johnstone to go all out attack

Cowie expects St Johnstone to go all out attack

Ross County will have to be prepared for a St Johnstone side ready to throw everything at the Staggies to avoid a relegation play-off.


Manager says relegation would mean disaster for Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Manager says relegation would mean disaster for Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Make or break for Caley Thistle against Hamilton Academical.


Inverness Harriers teenager claims victory at Forres 10k

Inverness Harriers teenager claims victory at Forres 10k

Another impressive win.


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

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

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


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