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Crimestoppers wants the public to lead the fight against domestic abuse

21 April 2020
Crimestoppers wants the public to lead the fight against domestic abuse

Crimestoppers wants the public to lead the fight against domestic abuse

21 April 2020

Crimestoppers Scotland is launching a new campaign to encourage people to report suspected cases of domestic abuse during the Covid-19 lockdown.


Inverness Women's Aid preparing for possible increase in cases during coronavirus crisis

20 April 2020
Inverness Women's Aid preparing for possible increase in cases during coronavirus crisis

Inverness Women's Aid preparing for possible increase in cases during coronavirus crisis

20 April 2020

Inverness Women’s Aid (IWA) is "hoping for the best, preparing for the worst" after the coronaviurus lockdown was extended for a further three weeks.


Charity warns youngsters to avoid large gatherings at skate park

20 April 2020
Charity warns youngsters to avoid large gatherings at skate park

Charity warns youngsters to avoid large gatherings at skate park

20 April 2020

The Highland Skate Parks Association (HSPA) has been made aware of concerns about youngsters gathering at the skate park in Inverness.


Row over air traffic control centralisation

20 April 2020
Row over air traffic control centralisation

Row over air traffic control centralisation

20 April 2020

A Highland MSP claims moves to centralise air traffic control in Inverness show “blatant contempt” for rural communities.


Plans lodged to turn café into a wine bar

20 April 2020
Plans lodged to turn café into a wine bar

Plans lodged to turn café into a wine bar

20 April 2020

AN organic vegetarian and vegan café in Inverness city centre could be transformed into a wine bar under plans lodged with Highland Council.


Artist paints quirky portraits of world leaders to ease lockdown boredom

18 April 2020
Artist paints quirky portraits of world leaders to ease lockdown boredom

Artist paints quirky portraits of world leaders to ease lockdown boredom

18 April 2020

An Inverness artist is using his spare time during the Covid-19 lockdown to produce a series of light-hearted depictions of world leaders.


Surge in number of people seeking help from mental health charity as lockdown is extended

17 April 2020
Surge in number of people seeking help from mental health charity as lockdown is extended

Surge in number of people seeking help from mental health charity as lockdown is extended

17 April 2020

A mental health charity has experienced a sharp rise in the number of people contacting them with suicidal thoughts during the Covid-19 lockdown.


Citizens Advice charity says it is experiencing a surge in the number of calls from 'frightened' people

14 April 2020
Citizens Advice charity says it is experiencing a surge in the number of calls from 'frightened' people

Citizens Advice charity says it is experiencing a surge in the number of calls from 'frightened' people

14 April 2020

Citizens Advice Scotland’s (CAS) Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey staff have reported a dramatic change in the nature of approaches by the public.


Hairdresser offers free cuts for NHS workers once coronavirus lockdown is lifted

13 April 2020
Hairdresser offers free cuts for NHS workers once coronavirus lockdown is lifted

Hairdresser offers free cuts for NHS workers once coronavirus lockdown is lifted

13 April 2020

An Inverness salon owner is offering free hair cuts to NHS staff as a way of saying thank you for their efforts in fighting coronavirus.


Distillery's hand sanitiser delivery is just what the doctor ordered

13 April 2020
Distillery's hand sanitiser delivery is just what the doctor ordered

Distillery's hand sanitiser delivery is just what the doctor ordered

13 April 2020

A GP working to boost the fight against Covid-19 has taken delivery of large volumes of hand sanitiser and refill stations.


PICTURES: Loch Ness mansion restoration takes shape

13 April 2020
PICTURES: Loch Ness mansion restoration takes shape

PICTURES: Loch Ness mansion restoration takes shape

13 April 2020

A CHARITABLE company striving to rebuild a fire-stricken mansion above the shores of Loch Ness has taken a step forward with major clearance work.


Spreading a bit of cheer amid the lockdown

12 April 2020
Spreading a bit of cheer amid the lockdown

Spreading a bit of cheer amid the lockdown

12 April 2020

Make-up artist Madeleine Hewitt hit on a bright idea to try and lighten people’s moods and it is already chiming with cooped up kids and parents.


Group keen to influence park's future

12 April 2020
Group keen to influence park's future

Group keen to influence park's future

12 April 2020

Campaigners working to secure community ownership of a historic Inverness park have suffered a blow after a funding bid was turned down.


Heartbreak leads to journalism prize for bereaved Culloden Academy pupil

11 April 2020
Heartbreak leads to journalism prize for bereaved Culloden Academy pupil

Heartbreak leads to journalism prize for bereaved Culloden Academy pupil

11 April 2020

A moving piece of writing and video journalism by a bereaved Culloden Academy pupil landed her Scotland’s BBC young reporter of the year prize.


'Coronavirus situation has echoes of Battle of Culloden aftermath'

11 April 2020
'Coronavirus situation has echoes of Battle of Culloden aftermath'

'Coronavirus situation has echoes of Battle of Culloden aftermath'

11 April 2020

A POEM penned by a wounded Jacobite commander in 1746 is to be used to mark the 274th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden.


Cracking idea for Easter Egg hunt with a difference

11 April 2020
Cracking idea for Easter Egg hunt with a difference

Cracking idea for Easter Egg hunt with a difference

11 April 2020

Young ones missing their usual fix of holiday fun could find eggs-actly what they are after – on a big neighbourhood Easter egg hunt.


Artist refuses to be silenced over racist abuse

09 April 2020
Artist refuses to be silenced over racist abuse

Artist refuses to be silenced over racist abuse

09 April 2020

Frank To, an art lecturer at Inverness College UHI with a worldwide reputation, is calling out racism seemingly fuelled by the coronavius pandemic.


Hotel cries foul after walkers damage gardens

08 April 2020
Hotel cries foul after walkers damage gardens

Hotel cries foul after walkers damage gardens

08 April 2020

An Inverness hotel is asking the public to stop dumping rubbish and damaging lawns in its grounds after opening up its green space to walkers.


People of the Highlands applauded for sticking to coronavirus lockdown

07 April 2020
People of the Highlands applauded for sticking to coronavirus lockdown

People of the Highlands applauded for sticking to coronavirus lockdown

07 April 2020

A powerful show of solidarity and respect for the NHS from people in and around Inverness is saving lives and slowing the spread of Covid-19.


Good Samaritan returns NHS worker's purse

07 April 2020
Good Samaritan returns NHS worker's purse

Good Samaritan returns NHS worker's purse

07 April 2020

Highland councillor Duncan Macpherson is singing the praises of a mystery good Samaritan who salvaged his wife’s purse and possessions.


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