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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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‘We want to give you the best night ever’ - Belladrum headliners Deacon Blue

26 July 2024
‘We want to give you the best night ever’ - Belladrum headliners Deacon Blue

‘We want to give you the best night ever’ - Belladrum headliners Deacon Blue

26 July 2024

Deacon Blue will be making a highly anticipated return to the music festival after their last headlining performance there in 2011.


‘I love wandering around Belladrum and supporting other local bands’ - says Scooty and the Skyhooks’ Davie Ross

25 July 2024
‘I love wandering around Belladrum and supporting other local bands’ - says Scooty and the Skyhooks’ Davie Ross

‘I love wandering around Belladrum and supporting other local bands’ - says Scooty and the Skyhooks’ Davie Ross

25 July 2024

Scooty and the Skyhooks founder member Davie Ross loves going to Belladrum.


Nairn musician to play Belladrum under own name for first time

25 July 2024
Nairn musician to play Belladrum under own name for first time

Nairn musician to play Belladrum under own name for first time

25 July 2024

“I’m normally running between the different stages and tents trying not to miss anything,” said Kenna Ross.


‘You're not gonna see another act like me’ - drag artist makes Belladrum pledge

25 July 2024
‘You're not gonna see another act like me’ - drag artist makes Belladrum pledge

‘You're not gonna see another act like me’ - drag artist makes Belladrum pledge

25 July 2024

Venus Guytrap is back and will be hosting Belladrum’s own version of Blind Date.


‘What should I do?’ - heartfelt advice from Belladrum’s love expert

24 July 2024
‘What should I do?’ - heartfelt advice from Belladrum’s love expert

‘What should I do?’ - heartfelt advice from Belladrum’s love expert

24 July 2024

With love being Belladrum’s theme, we invited fans to send their Agony Aunt-style questions to the event’s love expert Venus Guytrap.


YOUR VIEWS: Inverness volunteers celebrate Samaritans Awareness Day

23 July 2024
YOUR VIEWS: Inverness volunteers celebrate Samaritans Awareness Day

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness volunteers celebrate Samaritans Awareness Day

23 July 2024

People have also been congratulating Nairn golfer Calum Scott on his success at The Open.


WATCH: Footage of Inverness car chase shows vehicle mount pavement and grass banking

23 July 2024
WATCH: Footage of Inverness car chase shows vehicle mount pavement and grass banking

WATCH: Footage of Inverness car chase shows vehicle mount pavement and grass banking

23 July 2024

The video shows a car being followed by a police car operating its sirens and flashing lights.


Third person charged in connection with death of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

23 July 2024
Third person charged in connection with death of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

Third person charged in connection with death of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

23 July 2024

A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in the Portsmouth area.


Police hunt occupants of vehicle following chase in Inverness

23 July 2024
Police hunt occupants of vehicle following chase in Inverness

Police hunt occupants of vehicle following chase in Inverness

23 July 2024

It is understood a number of police vehicles were seen in pursuit of the car in the Dalneigh area.


NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

22 July 2024
NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

22 July 2024

It is believed the man was carrying out duties in Inverness under a false name.


Joint venture to work on proposed hydro scheme in the Highlands - which would be among largest in UK

22 July 2024
Joint venture to work on proposed hydro scheme in the Highlands - which would be among largest in UK

Joint venture to work on proposed hydro scheme in the Highlands - which would be among largest in UK

22 July 2024

The nationally-significant Fearna Pumped Storage Hydro Project would be based about 25km west of Invergarry.


Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

22 July 2024
Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

22 July 2024

More than 10 flights have been impacted so far.


Royal memento marks Nairn couple’s 60th anniversary

22 July 2024
Royal memento marks Nairn couple’s 60th anniversary

Royal memento marks Nairn couple’s 60th anniversary

22 July 2024

John and Christine Matheson met at a dance in Strathpeffer.


YOUR VIEWS: Are the Highland Games traditional enough?

21 July 2024
YOUR VIEWS: Are the Highland Games traditional enough?

YOUR VIEWS: Are the Highland Games traditional enough?

21 July 2024

Other hot topics include the future of the SNP, healthcare and the Inverness e-bike scheme.


Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

21 July 2024
Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

21 July 2024

Bella is so special - it has something for everyone, says BBC journalist (and former Courier reporter) Imogen James.


Highland Hospice names new van after long-serving volunteer

16 July 2024
Highland Hospice names new van after long-serving volunteer

Highland Hospice names new van after long-serving volunteer

16 July 2024

‘Jessie’ brings the van fleet up to three, alongside ‘Flora’ and ‘Cecilia’ - named after hospice founders Flora Mackay and the late Cecilia Bottomley.


SNP MSP will urge Sir Keir Starmer to put GB Energy in Inverness

15 July 2024
SNP MSP will urge Sir Keir Starmer to put GB Energy in Inverness

SNP MSP will urge Sir Keir Starmer to put GB Energy in Inverness

15 July 2024

“If logic and rational decision making determines the choice, then the Highland capital should be where this new body is sited,” says Fergus Ewing.


Nairn pianist can’t wait for Belladrum after album launch

15 July 2024
Nairn pianist can’t wait for Belladrum after album launch

Nairn pianist can’t wait for Belladrum after album launch

15 July 2024

Kenna Ross, who has been the member of a number of bands over the past decade, is now fronting her own group.


UPDATE: ‘Unexplained’ death of man at Ness Islands

15 July 2024
UPDATE: ‘Unexplained’ death of man at Ness Islands

UPDATE: ‘Unexplained’ death of man at Ness Islands

15 July 2024

Part of the popular beauty spot has been blocked off by officers.


Police restrict access to Ness Islands in Inverness

15 July 2024
Police restrict access to Ness Islands in Inverness

Police restrict access to Ness Islands in Inverness

15 July 2024

It is not known why the area has been blocked off.


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