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A9 crash sparks ‘caution’ plea for motorists near Tore roundabout

01 August 2025
A9 crash sparks ‘caution’ plea for motorists near Tore roundabout

A9 crash sparks ‘caution’ plea for motorists near Tore roundabout

01 August 2025

Motorists have been urged to approach with caution after a crash on the A9 not far from the Tore roundabout earlier today (Friday).


Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

01 August 2025
Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

01 August 2025

The Met Office has warned that inland gusts of 60-70mph will be possible, and up to 85mph “along exposed Scottish coastlines and hills”.


Woman airlifted to hospital following North Coast 500 crash

31 July 2025
Woman airlifted to hospital following North Coast 500 crash

Woman airlifted to hospital following North Coast 500 crash

31 July 2025

The one-vehicle crash occurred at around 2.40pm on the A896 near Lochcarron.


Long arm of the paw: Police dog Duke sniffs out fleeing drink-driver

31 July 2025
Long arm of the paw: Police dog Duke sniffs out fleeing drink-driver

Long arm of the paw: Police dog Duke sniffs out fleeing drink-driver

31 July 2025

Police dog Duke has been praised by his human colleagues after he “sprung into action” in Inverness to sniff out a fleeing drink-driver.


Bistro and tourist shop plan for Loch Ness-side village beauty spot

31 July 2025
Bistro and tourist shop plan for Loch Ness-side village beauty spot

Bistro and tourist shop plan for Loch Ness-side village beauty spot

31 July 2025

A bistro and tourist gift shop has been proposed close to a famous beauty spot at a Loch Ness-side village.


‘Are you kidding?’ Stunned train passengers find seating cordoned off with packing tape

31 July 2025
‘Are you kidding?’ Stunned train passengers find seating cordoned off with packing tape

‘Are you kidding?’ Stunned train passengers find seating cordoned off with packing tape

31 July 2025

Shocked passengers boarded a train on the Far North Line only to find seats crudely cordoned off by packing tape.


2-vehicle A9 crash leaves woman in hospital

31 July 2025
2-vehicle A9 crash leaves woman in hospital

2-vehicle A9 crash leaves woman in hospital

31 July 2025

Police have urged motorists to check dash-cam footage following the crash on a stretch of the A9 north of the House of Bruar.


‘Major delays’ expected on some bus routes due to Belladrum, warns Stagecoach

31 July 2025
‘Major delays’ expected on some bus routes due to Belladrum, warns Stagecoach

‘Major delays’ expected on some bus routes due to Belladrum, warns Stagecoach

31 July 2025

Festival-goers heading to the first day of Belladrum are expected to cause “major delays” to some bus services in the area, Stagecoach has warned.


Former Barclays branch finds a buyer?

31 July 2025
Former Barclays branch finds a buyer?

Former Barclays branch finds a buyer?

31 July 2025

A prominent former bank in Inverness city centre looks to have found possible new owners.


‘Like-for-like’ rebrand plan for WH Smith falls foul of planning guidelines?

30 July 2025
‘Like-for-like’ rebrand plan for WH Smith falls foul of planning guidelines?

‘Like-for-like’ rebrand plan for WH Smith falls foul of planning guidelines?

30 July 2025

A plan to brand the Inverness High Street store with near-identical signs ‘doesn’t meet design guidelines’ despite the old style being there decades.


‘Check your navigation aids’: Grounded Loch Ness boat sparks plea from rescuers

29 July 2025
‘Check your navigation aids’: Grounded Loch Ness boat sparks plea from rescuers

‘Check your navigation aids’: Grounded Loch Ness boat sparks plea from rescuers

29 July 2025

Loch Ness holidaymakers have been urged to “study navigational aids closely” after a cruiser grounded & then fouled its propeller trying to get free.


Two dead and teen airlifted to hospital after crash between 2 cars and a lorry

28 July 2025
Two dead and teen airlifted to hospital after crash between 2 cars and a lorry

Two dead and teen airlifted to hospital after crash between 2 cars and a lorry

28 July 2025

Two women have died and a teenage girl airlifted to hospital following a crash involving two cars and a lorry on the A96 east of Forres.


Former Filling Station restaurant to reopen within weeks?

28 July 2025
Former Filling Station restaurant to reopen within weeks?

Former Filling Station restaurant to reopen within weeks?

28 July 2025

The former restaurant and bar has been closed since October 2023, but new signs at the site are now seeking staff for an ‘immediate’ start.


Riverside park beauty spot to be used as construction compound for £2m sewer upgrade?

28 July 2025
Riverside park beauty spot to be used as construction compound for £2m sewer upgrade?

Riverside park beauty spot to be used as construction compound for £2m sewer upgrade?

28 July 2025

The temporary compound in Nairn will be used for a six-month long, £2m sewer upgrade in the Lochloy Road area on the other side of the busy A96.


‘Very busy’ hospital emergency departments spark NHS Highland appeal

28 July 2025
‘Very busy’ hospital emergency departments spark NHS Highland appeal

‘Very busy’ hospital emergency departments spark NHS Highland appeal

28 July 2025

“Very busy” scenes at Highland hospitals have sparked a plea for anyone with non life of limb-threatening injuries to call NHS24 instead.


New city centre business to take over prominent former coffee shop site?

28 July 2025
New city centre business to take over prominent former coffee shop site?

New city centre business to take over prominent former coffee shop site?

28 July 2025

The former Costa coffee shop in Inverness’s Inglis Street appears to have found a new tenant, after it was listed as ‘now let’ by estate agents.


Inshes Roundabout roadworks closure details released by council

28 July 2025
Inshes Roundabout roadworks closure details released by council

Inshes Roundabout roadworks closure details released by council

28 July 2025

Details have been released about the work that will be carried out when a major Inverness roundabout closes to traffic next month.


Exclusive Belladrum festival coverage to delight BBC TV viewers

28 July 2025
Exclusive Belladrum festival coverage to delight BBC TV viewers

Exclusive Belladrum festival coverage to delight BBC TV viewers

28 July 2025

Broadcasters are set to mark 21 years of Belladrum with exclusive festival coverage at this year’s event.


‘Number of police resources’ deployed in search for missing man who vanished near Fort George

28 July 2025
‘Number of police resources’ deployed in search for missing man who vanished near Fort George

‘Number of police resources’ deployed in search for missing man who vanished near Fort George

28 July 2025

Friends and family are "growing concerned" for a missing man who disappeared near Fort George in the early hours of Saturday morning.


Victorian Market set to welcome new shop?

28 July 2025
Victorian Market set to welcome new shop?

Victorian Market set to welcome new shop?

28 July 2025

A new shop could open within the Victorian Market in Inverness by as early as next month.


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