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‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

12 December 2024
‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

12 December 2024

The Inverness market is still some distance short of being thrilling but at least its fortunes have taken a marked upturn, says our columnist.


‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

05 December 2024
‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

05 December 2024

There will be no age limits on those who take up hospital beds because of alcohol, says our columnist.


If Highland Council wants big tax rises, cut out the vanity projects

01 December 2024
If Highland Council wants big tax rises, cut out the vanity projects

If Highland Council wants big tax rises, cut out the vanity projects

01 December 2024

Taxpayers want officials to concentrate fully on delivering the basics, says our columnist Colin Campbell.


‘Assisted dying can offer the best possible way to depart’

21 November 2024
‘Assisted dying can offer the best possible way to depart’

‘Assisted dying can offer the best possible way to depart’

21 November 2024

I'm at an age when this becomes of considerably more relevance, says our columnist Colin Campbell.


‘Any random turnstile operator or tea lady would surely have made a better job of running Caley Thistle’

14 November 2024
‘Any random turnstile operator or tea lady would surely have made a better job of running Caley Thistle’

‘Any random turnstile operator or tea lady would surely have made a better job of running Caley Thistle’

14 November 2024

Those who have made the whole journey have been on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride, says our columnist Colin Campbell.


If it takes years to get a jail, how long for a new hospital?

07 November 2024
If it takes years to get a jail, how long for a new hospital?

If it takes years to get a jail, how long for a new hospital?

07 November 2024

Our latest News View column from Colin Campbell.


INVERNESS HOGMANAY SOLUTION? After fling fiasco, an ideal setting to usher in the new year

03 November 2024
INVERNESS HOGMANAY SOLUTION? After fling fiasco, an ideal setting to usher in the new year

INVERNESS HOGMANAY SOLUTION? After fling fiasco, an ideal setting to usher in the new year

03 November 2024

Our columnist Colin Campbell believes Eden Court could be an answer.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Labour ramming through winter fuel payment move was either ignorance or just not caring

24 October 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Labour ramming through winter fuel payment move was either ignorance or just not caring

COLIN CAMPBELL: Labour ramming through winter fuel payment move was either ignorance or just not caring

24 October 2024

Rachel Reeves’ inexplicable and extraordinary winter fuel betrayal is a whole lot worse than "Maggie Thatcher Milk Snatcher", says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: After Gathering Place debacle, Academy Street is another costly lesson

17 October 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: After Gathering Place debacle, Academy Street is another costly lesson

COLIN CAMPBELL: After Gathering Place debacle, Academy Street is another costly lesson

17 October 2024

The current council planned to banish thousands of vehicles a day from Academy Street, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Raigmore Hospital is like a top-class hotel where you're attended to round the clock

10 October 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Raigmore Hospital is like a top-class hotel where you're attended to round the clock

COLIN CAMPBELL: Raigmore Hospital is like a top-class hotel where you're attended to round the clock

10 October 2024

NHS bill climbs higher after a sudden spell in Raigmore for our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: There's still a role here for ex Inverness MP Drew Hendry

26 September 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: There's still a role here for ex Inverness MP Drew Hendry

COLIN CAMPBELL: There's still a role here for ex Inverness MP Drew Hendry

26 September 2024

Over the years he has acquired experience and knowledge which should not go entirely to waste, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Queens Park upgrade is needed amid the ‘get active’ splashout

19 September 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Queens Park upgrade is needed amid the ‘get active’ splashout

COLIN CAMPBELL: Queens Park upgrade is needed amid the ‘get active’ splashout

19 September 2024

Money has been spent on trying to encourage people to be active but the needs of those who don't need to be encouraged, should not be neglected.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Botched plan for Academy Street has run out of road

12 September 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Botched plan for Academy Street has run out of road

COLIN CAMPBELL: Botched plan for Academy Street has run out of road

12 September 2024

Council votes were an unsatisfactory and unconvincing mandate for such drastic upheaval, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

05 September 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

05 September 2024

“This slashing of the fuel payment looked a harsh decision in mid-summer and it will look even more so as the days shorten and the temperatures fall.”


COLIN CAMPBELL: MPs can speak up for Highlands against SNP without any restraints

29 August 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: MPs can speak up for Highlands against SNP without any restraints

COLIN CAMPBELL: MPs can speak up for Highlands against SNP without any restraints

29 August 2024

They should have no hesitation highlighting where necessary the failings of the SNP government on the A9 and other major issues, says our columnist.


Carlton Bingo helps a fine Inverness tradition retains its prize appeal

22 August 2024
Carlton Bingo helps a fine Inverness tradition retains its prize appeal

Carlton Bingo helps a fine Inverness tradition retains its prize appeal

22 August 2024

Friendship and companionship served up at the bingo is an enviable prize all on its own, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Don’t overdo hype about the ‘world-class’ castle

15 August 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Don’t overdo hype about the ‘world-class’ castle

COLIN CAMPBELL: Don’t overdo hype about the ‘world-class’ castle

15 August 2024

The project overseers should be wary of inflating expectations in advance to an extraordinary degree, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Much of ‘worst rated’ Highlands is really Scotland at its best

08 August 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Much of ‘worst rated’ Highlands is really Scotland at its best

COLIN CAMPBELL: Much of ‘worst rated’ Highlands is really Scotland at its best

08 August 2024

The depiction of the Highlands as being so woefully deprived in comparison with the rest of Scotland seemed jarringly misleading, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness enjoys huge tourist influx without any of the problems

01 August 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness enjoys huge tourist influx without any of the problems

COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness enjoys huge tourist influx without any of the problems

01 August 2024

We’re fortunate with the kind of visitors who flood into the city every summer. They add colour and vibrancy to our streets, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness’s Riverside Way outlay offers meagre value for money

25 July 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness’s Riverside Way outlay offers meagre value for money

COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness’s Riverside Way outlay offers meagre value for money

25 July 2024

Maybe it's now time to call a halt and stop spending money on trying to supposedly improve a treasured part of Inverness, says our columnist.


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