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Lighting at notorious Black Isle accident black spot junction welcomed
16 May 2022
Lighting at notorious Black Isle accident black spot junction welcomed
16 May 2022Kate Forbes MSP has said she hopes that the new street lighting around the Munlochy junction will help improve road safety at the accident black spot.
Inverness woman (24) posted missing last seen wearing hospital gown
12 May 2022
Inverness woman (24) posted missing last seen wearing hospital gown
12 May 2022A woman posted missing was last seen wearing a hospital gown and may have travelled to the Easter Ross area.
New national tourism body SCOTO wins support within Inverness-shire
25 April 2022
New national tourism body SCOTO wins support within Inverness-shire
25 April 2022A new national tourism body wants visitors to support community owned tourism enterprises and deliver a Covid bounceback boost for jobs and services.
Black Isle shop closes as Covid precaution as staff self-isolate
22 April 2022
Black Isle shop closes as Covid precaution as staff self-isolate
22 April 2022An acclaimed Black Isle cheese shop will be closed for 10 days as staff self-isolate as a precaution.
'Asset to the industry' Black Isle fisherman (16) up for award
07 April 2022
'Asset to the industry' Black Isle fisherman (16) up for award
07 April 2022A teenage fisherman from the Black Isle is in line to net an industry award for trainees.
Avoch housing scheme go-ahead despite Black Isle road safety concerns
25 March 2022
Avoch housing scheme go-ahead despite Black Isle road safety concerns
25 March 2022Highland Council’s north planning committee has granted approval for a major new housing development in Avoch on the Black Isle.
PICTURES: Blaze in Highland port town brought under control
20 March 2022
PICTURES: Blaze in Highland port town brought under control
20 March 2022A major fire in Invergordon has been brought under control following a swift response from firefighters.
WATCH: Firefighters still at scene of blaze in Highland town of Invergordon
20 March 2022
WATCH: Firefighters still at scene of blaze in Highland town of Invergordon
20 March 2022Firefighters remain at the scene of a major blaze in Invergordon.
Male and dog rescued after Cromarty Firth South Sutor fall triggers lifeboat launch
07 March 2022
Male and dog rescued after Cromarty Firth South Sutor fall triggers lifeboat launch
07 March 2022Volunteers with a Highland lifeboat crew embarked on a double rescue yesterday – their first shout of 2022.
Community bus hits the road
06 March 2022
Community bus hits the road
06 March 2022A new community venture on the Black Isle is bringing bus services to people's doors as the first journey was marked with a special ceremony.
Black Isle community's bottle bank location decided after democratic vote
01 March 2022
Black Isle community's bottle bank location decided after democratic vote
01 March 2022The location of a controversial Black Isle bottle bank has been decided following a community ballot.
Inverness landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine
26 February 2022
Inverness landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine
26 February 2022Ness Bridge in Inverness has been illuminated in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian national flag in support of the people of Ukraine.
Covid test kits to be handed out in Inverness
26 February 2022
Covid test kits to be handed out in Inverness
26 February 2022Covid test kits are to be handed out in Inverness and the wider Highlands next week.
Inverness bridge to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine
25 February 2022
Inverness bridge to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine
25 February 2022A Highland landmark will tonight be illuminated in support of the people of Ukraine.
New face at helm of club
12 February 2022
New face at helm of club
12 February 2022Member of Chanonry sailing club has stepped up and been elected to a new position.
Mystery object floating off Black Isle coast triggers shout to lifeboat crew
11 February 2022
Mystery object floating off Black Isle coast triggers shout to lifeboat crew
11 February 2022A Highland lifeboat crew moved quickly when paged to an alert on the Black Isle yesterday – but all was not as it at first seemed.
Girl (17) posted missing from Highland town traced safe and well
05 February 2022
Girl (17) posted missing from Highland town traced safe and well
05 February 2022Highland police confirm a girl posted missing yesterday has been traced.
Storm Corrie warning as power network suffers 'significant damage'
30 January 2022
Storm Corrie warning as power network suffers 'significant damage'
30 January 2022'Significant damage' caused by Storm Malik and the potential impact of Storm Corrie today has prompted SSEN to move to Red Alert status.
WATCH: Community commissions film in bid to persuade Highland Council to introduce 20mph speed limit
22 January 2022
WATCH: Community commissions film in bid to persuade Highland Council to introduce 20mph speed limit
22 January 2022Fears it will take the death of someone for Highland Council to act on a community’s heartfelt plea for a 20mph speed limit have been voiced.
Highland snow and wind warning issued by Met Office
02 January 2022
Highland snow and wind warning issued by Met Office
02 January 2022Forecasters have issued a weather warning for snow showers and gale force winds in the Highlands this week.