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Alasdair Fraser


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Alasdair Fraser is a senior reporter for Highland News and Media with more than 30 years' experience in the industry, including national freelance news reporting and almost 25 years as a freelance football writer. A University of Glasgow MA Hons graduate, he started his career with the Inverness Courier in 1989 and rejoined the company in 2019.

VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

06 October 2024
VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

06 October 2024

An amputee who became a world para badminton champion is seeking to expose the dire state of NHS Highland’s prosthetics service.


Early morning parking banned by Highland Council in Inverness city centre street

05 October 2024
Early morning parking banned by Highland Council in Inverness city centre street

Early morning parking banned by Highland Council in Inverness city centre street

05 October 2024

A ban is being imposed on early morning parking in part of an Inverness city centre street to allow minibus tour operators to collect passengers.


8 weeks of disruption as ‘hazardous’ Inverness accident hotspot has traffic lights installed for safety

04 October 2024
8 weeks of disruption as ‘hazardous’ Inverness accident hotspot has traffic lights installed for safety

8 weeks of disruption as ‘hazardous’ Inverness accident hotspot has traffic lights installed for safety

04 October 2024

Moves to introduce traffic lights to a “particularly hazardous” Inverness junction will bring up to eight weeks of disruption for motorists.


Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

04 October 2024
Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

04 October 2024

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.


UPDATE: 31 year old man charged after motorhome and HGV crash on A9

04 October 2024
UPDATE: 31 year old man charged after motorhome and HGV crash on A9

UPDATE: 31 year old man charged after motorhome and HGV crash on A9

04 October 2024

A 31 year-old man has been charged after a campervan and HGV lorry collided this morning on the A9 between Inverness and Aviemore.


Motorhome and HGV collision blocks A9 at junction north of Aviemore

04 October 2024
Motorhome and HGV collision blocks A9 at junction north of Aviemore

Motorhome and HGV collision blocks A9 at junction north of Aviemore

04 October 2024

An accident involving an HGV lorry and a motorhome has blocked the A9 north of Aviemore in both directions.


Save Caley Thistle crowdfunder smashes £25k barrier in less than 24 hours

04 October 2024
Save Caley Thistle crowdfunder smashes £25k barrier in less than 24 hours

Save Caley Thistle crowdfunder smashes £25k barrier in less than 24 hours

04 October 2024

A crowdfunder launched to save Caley Thistle from the immediate threat administration has smashed through the £25,000 barrier in less than 24 hours.


One person dead after Daviot car fire

03 October 2024
One person dead after Daviot car fire

One person dead after Daviot car fire

03 October 2024

A driver has died as the result of a car fire that closed a minor road near Daviot village south of Inverness for around 30 hours.


Inverness charity café turns over a new leaf with bookshop venture

03 October 2024
Inverness charity café turns over a new leaf with bookshop venture

Inverness charity café turns over a new leaf with bookshop venture

03 October 2024

A popular Inverness charity café is set to close for refurbishment as it prepares for a “new chapter”.


A82 re-opens after reports of ‘serious injuries’ in accident by Loch Ness

03 October 2024
A82 re-opens after reports of ‘serious injuries’ in accident by Loch Ness

A82 re-opens after reports of ‘serious injuries’ in accident by Loch Ness

03 October 2024

The A82 has reopened almost five hours after reports of a pedestrian being injured between Inverness and Drumnadrochit.


2 months of train disruption in store for Inverness to Easter Ross travellers

03 October 2024
2 months of train disruption in store for Inverness to Easter Ross travellers

2 months of train disruption in store for Inverness to Easter Ross travellers

03 October 2024

Late evening rail commuters between Inverness and Tain are set for two months of disruption.


UPDATE: Road remains closed after vehicle fire seven miles south of Inverness

02 October 2024
UPDATE: Road remains closed after vehicle fire seven miles south of Inverness

UPDATE: Road remains closed after vehicle fire seven miles south of Inverness

02 October 2024

A road connecting to the A9 south of Inverness remains closed as police investigate a crash that caused a large car fire.


BREAKING: 1-vehicle accident causes fire near village south of Inverness

02 October 2024
BREAKING: 1-vehicle accident causes fire near village south of Inverness

BREAKING: 1-vehicle accident causes fire near village south of Inverness

02 October 2024

Firefighters and police are attending a one-vehicle road accident near Daviot.


Meekings out to create more special cup moments

27 September 2024
Meekings out to create more special cup moments

Meekings out to create more special cup moments

27 September 2024

The defender lifted the trophy with Caley Thistle back in 2015.


Caley Thistle nearing end to hunt for striker

26 September 2024
Caley Thistle nearing end to hunt for striker

Caley Thistle nearing end to hunt for striker

26 September 2024

ICT’s struggles in front of goal have been well-documented, with Duncan Ferguson on the lookout for a new striker for a while.


PICTURES: Two prime Loch Ness-side hospitality venues up for sale for almost £1 million and £500,000

26 September 2024
PICTURES: Two prime Loch Ness-side hospitality venues up for sale for almost £1 million and £500,000

PICTURES: Two prime Loch Ness-side hospitality venues up for sale for almost £1 million and £500,000

26 September 2024

Two popular commercial properties near Loch Ness that have enjoyed success amid booming tourist numbers are up for sale.


‘I appreciate every moment’ – Clach midfielder’s mindset changed during 3½ year fight to save career

24 September 2024
‘I appreciate every moment’ – Clach midfielder’s mindset changed during 3½ year fight to save career

‘I appreciate every moment’ – Clach midfielder’s mindset changed during 3½ year fight to save career

24 September 2024

The 26-year-old put in a man of the match display last Saturday, but it has been a long road back to regular minutes.


Disabled pensioner battles 'grave robbers' over dead mum’s £12k council tax debt

24 September 2024
Disabled pensioner battles 'grave robbers' over dead mum’s £12k council tax debt

Disabled pensioner battles 'grave robbers' over dead mum’s £12k council tax debt

24 September 2024

A disabled pensioner is being pursued for a £12,000 council tax debt owed by his dead mum.


Uncharacteristic defending cost Lovat in shinty showpiece

23 September 2024
Uncharacteristic defending cost Lovat in shinty showpiece

Uncharacteristic defending cost Lovat in shinty showpiece

23 September 2024

An ill-tempered Camanachd Cup final between Lovat and Kingussie saw the Badenoch outfit lift the trophy for the third year in-a-row.


Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

20 September 2024
Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

20 September 2024

Highland Council has acted swiftly to set a new date to resume its full council meeting after public anger greeted Thursday evening’s adjournment.


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