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'Raging' business owner warns public after £50,000 worth of mountain bikes stolen

HIGHLANDERS have been warned to beware suspicious characters offering cycles for sale after more than £50,000 worth of high-end bikes were stolen.

43 new confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

There have been 43 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.

Ask the Doc: ‘My GP thinks I have fibroids’

Dr Laura Ryan, NHS 24’s medical director, answers readers’ questions in our weekly column.

Price-tag for kitten prompts warning from Inverness charity

Don't buy off the internet without getting to know the cat, and its mother.

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CORONAVIRUS STATS

New cases, rolling rate & case rate

Blow to The Inverness Courier's A82 safety campaign

The committee did not take verbal representation from the Courier in support of the petition.

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

EMERGENCY cash support worth £800,000 has been given to Eden Court Theatre after the Scottish Government announced further pandemic aid for the arts.

Cash tribute to crash victim

A crowdfunding campaign to help the family of a dad-of-two killed in an accident on the A9 has raised more than £15,000.

NATIONAL NEWS

Up to a fifth of staff at some care homes decline Covid-19 vaccine, figures show

The Prime Minister has called on everyone to get the jab when it is their turn, with care home residents and staff a priority in the vaccine rollout.

Brexit delays for fishing sector are ‘teething problems’, Raab says

The Foreign Secretary claimed he is ‘not convinced’ the Brexit deal is jeopardising parts of the fishing industry amid export delays.

People in Wales urged to follow lockdown rules as vaccine rollout continues

The appeal comes amid criticism of the Welsh Government for vaccinating fewer people in proportion to its population than other UK countries.

Foreign Secretary urges China to let UN human-rights commissioner visit Xinjiang

Dominic Raab said he was shocked by claims of women being forcibly sterilised.

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SPORT

English World Cup winner inspired Inverness NFL star

Gillan faces biggest game of his life on Sunday night.

Nairn County were happy to keep playing during lockdown

But club accept season being suspended.

Ross County move off bottom of Premiership with big win over Aberdeen

Sensational win for the Staggies.

LIVE UPDATES - ROSS COUNTY V ABERDEEN

Staggies take on Dons in Dingwall.

Inverness curling season is declared null and void

No chance of competition returning to ice soon.

Shinty clubs sign up to 2021 season — All clubs returning for new season.

Breaking the ice so tennis is served in Inverness — Kids served up a treat thanks to hard work of coaches.

Null and void an option for Highland League, says Clachnacuddin chairman — Fears for Highland League season.

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LIFESTYLE

£1000 limited edition Tomatin whisky was worth every penny

Matt Macpherson of the Malt Room in Inverness explains how his auction shock has given a Highland cancer centre a double boost

The power and meaning behind a real letter

ArtyNess: Barbara Henderson hopes we can regain some of the joy of handwritten correspondence as we endure the latest lockdown

Nine ways to protect your plants in wet weather

As more rain is forecast, Hannah Stephenson asks garden expert Jonathan Webster how to protect plans from drowning and waterlogging

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

ArtyNess: Liza Mulholland is back with her first column of 2021 – and is optimistic about the future of live music despite the continuing challenges

Recounting the highs and lows of the Strathpuffer 24

This weekend would have seen the Strathpuffer 24 take place at Contin. Mike Dennison looks back on his years of trying to achieve a podium finish

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WHAT'S ON

Lifeline funding for Aberdeen Performing Arts

The charity which runs His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen Music Hall and The Lemon Tree will receive £1.4 million as part of further support for culture.

The power and meaning behind a real letter

ArtyNess: Barbara Henderson hopes we can regain some of the joy of handwritten correspondence as we endure the latest lockdown

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

EMERGENCY cash support worth £800,000 has been given to Eden Court Theatre after the Scottish Government announced further pandemic aid for the arts.

Historian Sir Tom Devine among line-up for Highland literary festival

Scottish historian Sir Tom Devine and Irish broadcaster Peter Geoghegan are among the names lined-up for this year's Ullapool Book Festival.

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

ArtyNess: Liza Mulholland is back with her first column of 2021 – and is optimistic about the future of live music despite the continuing challenges

Theatre will get in touch over ticket refunds caused by Covid lockdown cancellations — TICKET holders for cinema and theatre performances affected by the Covid pandemic will be contacted “in due course”, Eden Court has said.

Theatre’s Covid aid efforts shortlisted for national award — TIRELESS efforts to assist those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic have seen a Highland theatre shortlisted for a special new UK award.

Online gigs provide lifeline for arts centre — A country singer with her roots in Nairnshire is set to entertain music lovers with a special online performance.

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'Raging' business owner warns public after £50,000 worth of mountain bikes stolen

43 new confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

Ask the Doc: ‘My GP thinks I have fibroids’

Price-tag for kitten prompts warning from Inverness charity

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CORONAVIRUS STATS

Blow to The Inverness Courier's A82 safety campaign

Blow to The Inverness Courier's A82 safety campaign

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

Cash tribute to crash victim

Cash tribute to crash victim

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What’s the Covid infection rate where you live?

Plea for runners to stay safe in winter

UK GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: There's light at the end of the tunnel...but, for now, embrace lockdown life

UK GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: There's light at the end of the tunnel...but, for now, embrace lockdown life

NATIONAL NEWS

Up to a fifth of staff at some care homes decline Covid-19 vaccine, figures show

Up to a fifth of staff at some care homes decline Covid-19 vaccine, figures show

Brexit delays for fishing sector are ‘teething problems’, Raab says

Brexit delays for fishing sector are ‘teething problems’, Raab says

People in Wales urged to follow lockdown rules as vaccine rollout continues

People in Wales urged to follow lockdown rules as vaccine rollout continues

Foreign Secretary urges China to let UN human-rights commissioner visit Xinjiang

Foreign Secretary urges China to let UN human-rights commissioner visit Xinjiang

SPORT

English World Cup winner inspired Inverness NFL star

Nairn County were happy to keep playing during lockdown

Nairn County were happy to keep playing during lockdown

Ross County move off bottom of Premiership with big win over Aberdeen

Ross County move off bottom of Premiership with big win over Aberdeen

LIVE UPDATES - ROSS COUNTY V ABERDEEN

LIVE UPDATES - ROSS COUNTY V ABERDEEN

Inverness curling season is declared null and void

Inverness curling season is declared null and void

Shinty clubs sign up to 2021 season

Breaking the ice so tennis is served in Inverness

Null and void an option for Highland League, says Clachnacuddin chairman

LIFESTYLE

£1000 limited edition Tomatin whisky was worth every penny

The power and meaning behind a real letter

The power and meaning behind a real letter

Nine ways to protect your plants in wet weather

Nine ways to protect your plants in wet weather

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

Recounting the highs and lows of the Strathpuffer 24

Recounting the highs and lows of the Strathpuffer 24

WHAT'S ON

Lifeline funding for Aberdeen Performing Arts

The power and meaning behind a real letter

The power and meaning behind a real letter

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

Historian Sir Tom Devine among line-up for Highland literary festival

Historian Sir Tom Devine among line-up for Highland literary festival

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

Theatre will get in touch over ticket refunds caused by Covid lockdown cancellations

Theatre’s Covid aid efforts shortlisted for national award

Online gigs provide lifeline for arts centre

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