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Andy Dixon has been content editor for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal, Strathspey and Badenoch Herald, Highland News and North Star since November 2016. He joined the company in June 2006 and has covered community news, politics, court, sport, entertainment and business in various roles over the years.

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Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

20 April 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

20 April 2024

All of us amateur dancers will be forever thankful to anyone who has put their hand in their pocket to support us while we’ve been learning to dance.


YOUR VIEWS: Readers make feelings clear on planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Inverness

16 April 2024
YOUR VIEWS: Readers make feelings clear on planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Inverness

YOUR VIEWS: Readers make feelings clear on planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Inverness

16 April 2024

A big talking point is a planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march.


YOUR VIEWS: 5-year plan and 4 new care homes could solve woes

14 April 2024
YOUR VIEWS: 5-year plan and 4 new care homes could solve woes

YOUR VIEWS: 5-year plan and 4 new care homes could solve woes

14 April 2024

Hot topics include care homes, public transport and wood burning stoves.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Is my dance partner levelling up?

13 April 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Is my dance partner levelling up?

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Is my dance partner levelling up?

13 April 2024

With less than a month to go, the dancing is a consistent thought.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Feel-good factor is addictive

06 April 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Feel-good factor is addictive

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Feel-good factor is addictive

06 April 2024

Our fundraising activities have come in many forms – and there are still a variety to go – and all in aid of Highland Hospice & Inverness Ice Centre.


PICTURES: Talent show for Inverness youngsters aids charity

02 April 2024
PICTURES: Talent show for Inverness youngsters aids charity

PICTURES: Talent show for Inverness youngsters aids charity

02 April 2024

The line-up included a number of pianists, a drummer and a guitar player, with money raised going to Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from March

01 April 2024
PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from March

PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from March

01 April 2024

Amateur photographers are invited to submit pictures for possible inclusion to newsdesk@hnmedia.co.uk


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

30 March 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

30 March 2024

None of us will ever know how many families our fundraising efforts have made a difference to, which makes it all the more important and special.


NC500 spin in Reliant Robin under way for Strictly Inverness dancer

29 March 2024
NC500 spin in Reliant Robin under way for Strictly Inverness dancer

NC500 spin in Reliant Robin under way for Strictly Inverness dancer

29 March 2024

Angela Urquhart has raised thousands of pounds for the annual dance contest’s organisers and hosts Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


PICTURES: Black-tie bash bags £6k for Strictly Inverness dancer’s fundraising campaign

27 March 2024
PICTURES: Black-tie bash bags £6k for Strictly Inverness dancer’s fundraising campaign

PICTURES: Black-tie bash bags £6k for Strictly Inverness dancer’s fundraising campaign

27 March 2024

It takes Beth Saunders’ total fundraising efforts so far to more than £15,400 – the highest of all 32 dancers.


Broken Inverness bridge could be out of action until Thursday

26 March 2024
Broken Inverness bridge could be out of action until Thursday

Broken Inverness bridge could be out of action until Thursday

26 March 2024

It is unclear how long it has been closed but it was seen to be out of action last night.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following crash south of Newtonmore

25 March 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens following crash south of Newtonmore

UPDATE: A9 reopens following crash south of Newtonmore

25 March 2024

The area was reported 'clear' at 4.44am today.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £100k charity fundraising milestone

23 March 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £100k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £100k charity fundraising milestone

23 March 2024

Fundraising powerhouses Angela Urquhart and Beth Saunders have raised nearly £25,000 between them for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Get a year’s subscription to The Inverness Courier for a £25 charity donation

22 March 2024
Get a year’s subscription to The Inverness Courier for a £25 charity donation

Get a year’s subscription to The Inverness Courier for a £25 charity donation

22 March 2024

The deal will see all the money collected from this promotion going to Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following 'serious' crash near Newtonmore

21 March 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens following 'serious' crash near Newtonmore

UPDATE: A9 reopens following 'serious' crash near Newtonmore

21 March 2024

Part of the road was closed in both directions for around seven hours following the collision.


No gain, no pain! Body waxing challenge for Strictly Inverness dancer

20 March 2024
No gain, no pain! Body waxing challenge for Strictly Inverness dancer

No gain, no pain! Body waxing challenge for Strictly Inverness dancer

20 March 2024

The hair-raising event will generate donations for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Landslip impacts tomorrow morning's LNER train service between Inverness and London

19 March 2024
Landslip impacts tomorrow morning's LNER train service between Inverness and London

Landslip impacts tomorrow morning's LNER train service between Inverness and London

19 March 2024

Alternative road transport will be offered to passengers to get them to Edinburgh.


PICTURES: Nairn coffee morning pours in donations for Strictly Inverness charities

19 March 2024
PICTURES: Nairn coffee morning pours in donations for Strictly Inverness charities

PICTURES: Nairn coffee morning pours in donations for Strictly Inverness charities

19 March 2024

The event raised more than £1200 for the annual dance contest's organisers and hosts Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Last call for masquerade ball!

16 March 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Last call for masquerade ball!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Last call for masquerade ball!

16 March 2024

The event is to raise money for annual dance contest Strictly Inverness’s organisers and hosts Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Highland Heroes salutes extraordinary people doing extraordinary things

16 March 2024
Highland Heroes salutes extraordinary people doing extraordinary things

Highland Heroes salutes extraordinary people doing extraordinary things

16 March 2024

The very best of the region’s unsung heroes have been recognised at a celebration in Inverness.


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