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Inspectors deliver ‘weak’ verdict on running of Inverness care home and order improvements

15 May 2024
Inspectors deliver ‘weak’ verdict on running of Inverness care home and order improvements

Inspectors deliver ‘weak’ verdict on running of Inverness care home and order improvements

15 May 2024

The inspection “highlighted crucial weaknesses in aspects of the service which significantly affected the care that people received.”


Calling all singing talent! Inverness Stars In Their Eyes contest returning for third year as charity SNAP’s big fundraiser

15 May 2024
Calling all singing talent! Inverness Stars In Their Eyes contest returning for third year as charity SNAP’s big fundraiser

Calling all singing talent! Inverness Stars In Their Eyes contest returning for third year as charity SNAP’s big fundraiser

15 May 2024

The SNAP Stars In Their Eyes contest is set to return for a third year in 2025 and the search is on for our hidden talent.


Inverness gas emergency declared over as routes start to reopen and city gets back to normal

14 May 2024
Inverness gas emergency declared over as routes start to reopen and city gets back to normal

Inverness gas emergency declared over as routes start to reopen and city gets back to normal

14 May 2024

For three hours all rail services were halted and some roads were closed as gas leaking from a parked freight train was dealt with.


Train gas leak emergency triggers lockdown in parts of Inverness city centre

14 May 2024
Train gas leak emergency triggers lockdown in parts of Inverness city centre

Train gas leak emergency triggers lockdown in parts of Inverness city centre

14 May 2024

A supermarket is evacuated, all trains are halted and several roads are closed as fire crews assess the situation.


Gas leak emergency incident halts all Inverness trains and causes city centre road closure disruption

14 May 2024
Gas leak emergency incident halts all Inverness trains and causes city centre road closure disruption

Gas leak emergency incident halts all Inverness trains and causes city centre road closure disruption

14 May 2024

Two fire units standing by in city centre as police tape off roads and Morrisons supermarket car park.


‘Micro grant’ fund in memory of Inverness mother open for applications

10 May 2024
‘Micro grant’ fund in memory of Inverness mother open for applications

‘Micro grant’ fund in memory of Inverness mother open for applications

10 May 2024

They may be described as micro grants from Inverness based Cairngorm Group, but they have a big benefit for the many good causes that receive them.


Council approves new Highland Investment Plan worth £2 billion over the next 20 years

09 May 2024
Council approves new Highland Investment Plan worth £2 billion over the next 20 years

Council approves new Highland Investment Plan worth £2 billion over the next 20 years

09 May 2024

It will see investment across communities with over £1bn for schools and roads over the next 10 years in Phase One of the programme.


New First Minister John Swinney could speed up dualling the A9 between Inverness and Perth says Alex Salmond

08 May 2024
New First Minister John Swinney could speed up dualling the A9 between Inverness and Perth says Alex Salmond

New First Minister John Swinney could speed up dualling the A9 between Inverness and Perth says Alex Salmond

08 May 2024

Holyrood petitions committee is hearing evidence on why dualling commitment was allowed to fall behind schedule.


An Inverness-shire Riding for the Disabled group is determined to complete a plan for new facilities despite a difficult past year

07 May 2024
An Inverness-shire Riding for the Disabled group is determined to complete a plan for new facilities despite a difficult past year

An Inverness-shire Riding for the Disabled group is determined to complete a plan for new facilities despite a difficult past year

07 May 2024

The local group has issued a rallying call for more fundraising ideas to bring the stalled project to fruition, and for more volunteers.


Shock discovery of ‘beheaded’ deer beside an Inverness cemetery

07 May 2024
Shock discovery of ‘beheaded’ deer beside an Inverness cemetery

Shock discovery of ‘beheaded’ deer beside an Inverness cemetery

07 May 2024

Police investigating the grim find are treating it as a wildlife crime and have appealed for information.


Culloden church loses its ‘bingo boost’ as stalwart caller bows out after 20 years

04 May 2024
Culloden church loses its ‘bingo boost’ as stalwart caller bows out after 20 years

Culloden church loses its ‘bingo boost’ as stalwart caller bows out after 20 years

04 May 2024

Sociable family bingo sessions earned St Columba’s Catholic Church a welcome £55,000 in exdtra funding.


A9 on Black Isle reopens following serious crash north of Tore Roundabout

30 April 2024
A9 on Black Isle reopens following serious crash north of Tore Roundabout

A9 on Black Isle reopens following serious crash north of Tore Roundabout

30 April 2024

Firefighters from Inverness used cutting gear on two of the three cars involved.


The 800-year-old Beauly Elm can ‘live’ again through a sapling recovered from site of iconic tree

30 April 2024
The 800-year-old Beauly Elm can ‘live’ again through a sapling recovered from site of iconic tree

The 800-year-old Beauly Elm can ‘live’ again through a sapling recovered from site of iconic tree

30 April 2024

Experts hope to continue the legacy of the historic fallen elm for future generations to enjoy.


Jewellery the target of two break-ins in the Crown area of Inverness

30 April 2024
Jewellery the target of two break-ins in the Crown area of Inverness

Jewellery the target of two break-ins in the Crown area of Inverness

30 April 2024

Detectives appeal to the public following the recent thefts and urge people to check doorbell and dash cam footage


Highland Council’s plans to revamp Inverness Academy Street will cause ‘utter chaos’ says Conservative group

30 April 2024
Highland Council’s plans to revamp Inverness Academy Street will cause ‘utter chaos’ says Conservative group

Highland Council’s plans to revamp Inverness Academy Street will cause ‘utter chaos’ says Conservative group

30 April 2024

Call sent to Scottish Government to put an end to the “damaging and destructive” plan that is not “good value for money.”


A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

30 April 2024
A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

30 April 2024

Emergency services including three Inverness fire units and a heavy rescue unit attend crash, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.


Inverness retail application hits a snag as neighbouring store objects on safety grounds

28 April 2024
Inverness retail application hits a snag as neighbouring store objects on safety grounds

Inverness retail application hits a snag as neighbouring store objects on safety grounds

28 April 2024

Highland Council’s transport team also has concerns over the plan on Longman Estate.


Inverness fitness fans hit the gym for mega workouts to help the big fundraising push for Strictly Inverness

26 April 2024
Inverness fitness fans hit the gym for mega workouts to help the big fundraising push for Strictly Inverness

Inverness fitness fans hit the gym for mega workouts to help the big fundraising push for Strictly Inverness

26 April 2024

Challenging back-to-back class sessions are tackled and the charity cash rolls in.


Inverness staging Antiques Roadshow-style valuation event in aid of small local charities

25 April 2024
Inverness staging Antiques Roadshow-style valuation event in aid of small local charities

Inverness staging Antiques Roadshow-style valuation event in aid of small local charities

25 April 2024

Could you have an Old Master painting or vintage Rolex watch gathering dust in your home?


Death of American top executive who helped run the massive McDermott oilyard near Inverness during its oil construction heyday

24 April 2024
Death of American top executive who helped run the massive McDermott oilyard near Inverness during its oil construction heyday

Death of American top executive who helped run the massive McDermott oilyard near Inverness during its oil construction heyday

24 April 2024

Tributes paid to oilman ‘TJ’ Blanchard who loved his 15 years in the Highlands when the Ardersier site employed thousands.


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