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Gym owner to try again for funds

16 September 2018
Gym owner to try again for funds

Gym owner to try again for funds

16 September 2018

THE founder of a small fitness centre in Inverness that aims to heal depression is to make a second attempt for Inverness Common Good funding.


Anger over unwanted pets for sale online

14 September 2018
Anger over unwanted pets for sale online

Anger over unwanted pets for sale online

14 September 2018

WORRIED animal rights campaigners have slammed heartless pet owners for selling unwanted animals on the internet.


Hero mum in 23-hour loch swim

13 September 2018
Hero mum in 23-hour loch swim

Hero mum in 23-hour loch swim

13 September 2018

A QUICK dip in a chilly loch is more than enough for the bravest of swimmers but when Helen Beveridge stuck her big toe in the water she meant business.


Ice cream parlour to close after 'barely breaking even' despite fantastic summer

12 September 2018
Ice cream parlour to close after 'barely breaking even' despite fantastic summer

Ice cream parlour to close after 'barely breaking even' despite fantastic summer

12 September 2018

AN Inverness ice cream parlour is closing down despite one of the city’s hottest summers.


Grandmother finds her old wedding dress in charity shop

07 September 2018
Grandmother finds her old wedding dress in charity shop

Grandmother finds her old wedding dress in charity shop

07 September 2018

A GRANDMOTHER-OF-THREE was shocked to see a mannequin in her local charity shop wearing her wedding dress – and it looked as crisp and clean as…


Charity gym has £25k grant refused

06 September 2018
Charity gym has £25k grant refused

Charity gym has £25k grant refused

06 September 2018

AN EX-FIREMAN who founded the city’s first depression-busting gym is "gutted" after a funding application for around £25,000 was turned down…


We are winning the fight against crime in Inverness city centre, says top police officer

31 August 2018
We are winning the fight against crime in Inverness city centre, says top police officer

We are winning the fight against crime in Inverness city centre, says top police officer

31 August 2018

Violent crime and drunk and disorderly behaviour have been cut in half since officers stepped up their presence last year in response to a number of high…


Women are boxing clever as they tackle the Beast

31 August 2018
Women are boxing clever as they tackle the Beast

Women are boxing clever as they tackle the Beast

31 August 2018

The 16-strong gang from Boxfit300 in Inverness, led by their boxing coaches Jasper Chisholm and Tanya Fraser, will take on the 10k Beast Race in aid of…


Fairies go missing from Rosemarkie glen

25 August 2018
Fairies go missing from Rosemarkie glen

Fairies go missing from Rosemarkie glen

25 August 2018

INTRICATELY-CARVED miniature fairies and their houses are being stolen from a small fairy village set up by a dedicated youngster in Rosemarkie’s…


Messages of hope for people in crisis

21 August 2018
Messages of hope for people in crisis

Messages of hope for people in crisis

21 August 2018

A TEENAGER who attached uplifting messages to a bridge to help people facing a mental health crisis has inspired volunteers at an Inverness-based suicide…


Train operator slammed for poor Highland services

18 August 2018
Train operator slammed for poor Highland services

Train operator slammed for poor Highland services

18 August 2018

SCOTRAIL is in the firing line amid growing concerns over train services between the central belt and Inverness.


Cat calls get personal in Nairn housing row

14 August 2018
Cat calls get personal in Nairn housing row

Cat calls get personal in Nairn housing row

14 August 2018

A NAIRN councillor in the process of selling her land to make way for more than 100 hotly-contested new houses claims she was hit by such a barrage of…


School run road chaos is averted

12 August 2018
School run road chaos is averted

School run road chaos is averted

12 August 2018

SCOTTISH Water sparked panic over plans to close a major road in Inverness in time for the first day back at school.


Loch Ness loop set to generate millions for economy

10 August 2018
Loch Ness loop set to generate millions for economy

Loch Ness loop set to generate millions for economy

10 August 2018

A NEW long-distance walking loop around Loch Ness could trigger a major economic boost for the region, according to excited tourism leaders.


Cromarty film plan could lead to community cinema wave

07 August 2018
Cromarty film plan could lead to community cinema wave

Cromarty film plan could lead to community cinema wave

07 August 2018

EDEN Court Theatre has stepped firmly behind plans for a seafront cinema in Cromarty – and its new chief executive has signalled plans to help other…


Moves being made for new Culloden sports hub

05 August 2018
Moves being made for new Culloden sports hub

Moves being made for new Culloden sports hub

05 August 2018

PLANS are in the pipeline for an all-weather sports pitch in Culloden – and Highland Council is being tapped to foot the bill.


City looks forward to parade with pride

02 August 2018
City looks forward to parade with pride

City looks forward to parade with pride

02 August 2018

A RALLY celebrating gay culture is being planned in the Highlands – for the first time in nearly 20 years.


City cafe hopes to lead people out of a life of crime

01 August 2018
City cafe hopes to lead people out of a life of crime

City cafe hopes to lead people out of a life of crime

01 August 2018

A new café opening in Inverness could be run by former prisoners, with hopes of reducing re-offending rates in the Highlands.


Grandad set to take a dip for cancer fundraiser

29 July 2018
Grandad set to take a dip for cancer fundraiser

Grandad set to take a dip for cancer fundraiser

29 July 2018

A DEVOTED grandad is gearing up for a Loch Ness swim to raise awareness of the rare cancer that has struck his eight-year-old granddaughter – and…


Guest house owner set to throw in the towel over parking issues

05 July 2018
Guest house owner set to throw in the towel over parking issues

Guest house owner set to throw in the towel over parking issues

05 July 2018

A GUEST House owner has said he will probably pull the plug on his city centre B&B after fighting a losing battle for better on-street parking.


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