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Andrew Dixon


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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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Major award for Inverness nurse

02 December 2024
Major award for Inverness nurse

Major award for Inverness nurse

02 December 2024

A senior charge nurse at NHS Highland was among 21 people to receive the honour.


Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

30 November 2024
Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

30 November 2024

Confirmation comes after the inaugural Blue Light’s Got Talent generated over £30,000 for good causes.


Post office closure threat ‘a major blow’ to be resisted

30 November 2024
Post office closure threat ‘a major blow’ to be resisted

Post office closure threat ‘a major blow’ to be resisted

30 November 2024

“There is much talk these days about ‘reputational damage’ - well this is a good example of how to damage yourself.”


Inverness dance society marks diamond white anniversary in style

30 November 2024
Inverness dance society marks diamond white anniversary in style

Inverness dance society marks diamond white anniversary in style

30 November 2024

Congratulations were received from King Charles III.


‘This is hard to do, I’ve never stolen a car’ - Thief caught on camera

27 November 2024
‘This is hard to do, I’ve never stolen a car’ - Thief caught on camera

‘This is hard to do, I’ve never stolen a car’ - Thief caught on camera

27 November 2024

Inverness Sheriff Court hears he left the stolen Mercedes-Benz covered in blood.


Injured man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

27 November 2024
Injured man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

Injured man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

27 November 2024

Officers took him to the hospital being subjected to a tirade of foul language and racist abuse in Inverness High Street.


Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

27 November 2024
Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

27 November 2024

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.


PICTURES: Pupils learn about jobs of the future

23 November 2024
PICTURES: Pupils learn about jobs of the future

PICTURES: Pupils learn about jobs of the future

23 November 2024

Eva Stills, S6 pupil at Millburn Academy, wrote her own report about the event.


Call for wannabe journalists: Apply to become a trainee community news reporter

18 November 2024
Call for wannabe journalists: Apply to become a trainee community news reporter

Call for wannabe journalists: Apply to become a trainee community news reporter

18 November 2024

If you have ever wanted to become a journalist, applications are now open for a new scheme that could mark the start of your dream career.


Bus drivers secure wage win ending strike threat

18 November 2024
Bus drivers secure wage win ending strike threat

Bus drivers secure wage win ending strike threat

18 November 2024

Unite the union says this pay dispute should send a warning that workers must be properly valued.


PICTURES: Were you at the annual Inverness City Centre Business Awards?

16 November 2024
PICTURES: Were you at the annual Inverness City Centre Business Awards?

PICTURES: Were you at the annual Inverness City Centre Business Awards?

16 November 2024

If you saw our photographer, maybe there’s a picture of you!


PICTURES: Everyone who collected a trophy at Inverness City Centre Business Awards

16 November 2024
PICTURES: Everyone who collected a trophy at Inverness City Centre Business Awards

PICTURES: Everyone who collected a trophy at Inverness City Centre Business Awards

16 November 2024

16 categories each had a winner and a highly commended finalist.


PICTURES: The Princess Royal joins UHI in celebrating nursing and optometry graduates at special ceremony

15 November 2024
PICTURES: The Princess Royal joins UHI in celebrating nursing and optometry graduates at special ceremony

PICTURES: The Princess Royal joins UHI in celebrating nursing and optometry graduates at special ceremony

15 November 2024

Some 600 guests were at the ceremony at Eden Court.


Tribute to terminally ill firefighter and former footballer whose quickfire wedding included Haribo rings

15 November 2024
Tribute to terminally ill firefighter and former footballer whose quickfire wedding included Haribo rings

Tribute to terminally ill firefighter and former footballer whose quickfire wedding included Haribo rings

15 November 2024

Family liaison officer Karla Stevenson supported Craig Christie and his long-term partner Caren, arranging their wedding within 24 hours.


Belladrum is all heart for Highland Hospice as it seeks artist

10 November 2024
Belladrum is all heart for Highland Hospice as it seeks artist

Belladrum is all heart for Highland Hospice as it seeks artist

10 November 2024

Could you come up with a special Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival design for a charity Highland HeArt Trail sculpture?


‘Miserable observations’ as we ask: How can folk be convinced to use trains more?

10 November 2024
‘Miserable observations’ as we ask: How can folk be convinced to use trains more?

‘Miserable observations’ as we ask: How can folk be convinced to use trains more?

10 November 2024

YOUR VIEWS: It also includes Inverness MP Angus MacDonald laying out his thoughts on assisted dying.


Motorists could face delays due to A82 drainage investigation works

09 November 2024
Motorists could face delays due to A82 drainage investigation works

Motorists could face delays due to A82 drainage investigation works

09 November 2024

BEAR Scotland, which is carrying out the works on behalf of Transport Scotland, described it as essential.


Texas and Paul Heaton to headline Belladrum 2025

08 November 2024
Texas and Paul Heaton to headline Belladrum 2025

Texas and Paul Heaton to headline Belladrum 2025

08 November 2024

“Both Texas and Paul Heaton will be guaranteed to deliver some of the biggest sing-along moments in Bella history,” say organisers.


EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

08 November 2024
EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

08 November 2024

Otherwise known as a visitor levy, should it happen, it would see the Highlands follow destinations in Europe that charge additional tax per night.


Highland Hospice ‘Calendar Girls’ fulfil their dream

08 November 2024
Highland Hospice ‘Calendar Girls’ fulfil their dream

Highland Hospice ‘Calendar Girls’ fulfil their dream

08 November 2024

They expressed their desire to create the fun calendar, with the motive of highlighting positive body image.


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