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No weekend trains for FOUR weeks running on Highland Mainline when engineering work begins

29 October 2024
No weekend trains for FOUR weeks running on Highland Mainline when engineering work begins

No weekend trains for FOUR weeks running on Highland Mainline when engineering work begins

29 October 2024

Buses will replace all ScotRail and LNER trains between Inverness and Perth for four weekends from mid-November.


New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

29 October 2024
New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

29 October 2024

New stands built from shipping containers are set to be installed at a sports club in Inverness after council planners gave the plans the green light.


Controversial retail, food and EV hub plan revised after community push back

27 October 2024
Controversial retail, food and EV hub plan revised after community push back

Controversial retail, food and EV hub plan revised after community push back

27 October 2024

Plans for a controversial drive-through at a proposed development next to the A9 have been dropped after push back from the community.


‘Essential maintenance’ to close Urquhart Castle for several days

27 October 2024
‘Essential maintenance’ to close Urquhart Castle for several days

‘Essential maintenance’ to close Urquhart Castle for several days

27 October 2024

The tourist attraction, which is one of Historic Environment Scotland’s most popular sites, will be closed for three days in early November.


Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

25 October 2024
Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

25 October 2024

The strike would cause Stagecoach services to grind to a halt in the Inverness area, as well as north and west of the city, and on Skye and in Orkney.


18 load-bearing columns showing ‘erosion’ at multi-storey car park

24 October 2024
18 load-bearing columns showing ‘erosion’ at multi-storey car park

18 load-bearing columns showing ‘erosion’ at multi-storey car park

24 October 2024

Scale of repairs required at Rose Street multi-storey has left business leaders concerned vital parking will stay shut during key Christmas trading.


‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

24 October 2024
‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

24 October 2024

Fergal Naughton and Ellie MacPhee, who work in Inverness, saw off hundreds of other hopefuls to win two of the top titles at a UK awards ceremony.


Raiders hunted after alcohol and cash stolen in night-time Co-op break-in

24 October 2024
Raiders hunted after alcohol and cash stolen in night-time Co-op break-in

Raiders hunted after alcohol and cash stolen in night-time Co-op break-in

24 October 2024

A night-time raid on an Inverness supermarket which saw thieves steal alcohol and cash is being investigated by police.


Royal Mail post woes caused by ‘high’ sickness and job vacancy levels

23 October 2024
Royal Mail post woes caused by ‘high’ sickness and job vacancy levels

Royal Mail post woes caused by ‘high’ sickness and job vacancy levels

23 October 2024

Postal chiefs made the admission after fresh complaints about late deliveries in Inverness, with some saying they fear missing hospital appointments.


Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

23 October 2024
Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

23 October 2024

The practice issued larger, monthly prescriptions and granted additional prescriptions on request despite their patient’s “history of overdoses”.


‘Taken far too soon’: Devastated family pay tribute to woman killed in car crash

22 October 2024
‘Taken far too soon’: Devastated family pay tribute to woman killed in car crash

‘Taken far too soon’: Devastated family pay tribute to woman killed in car crash

22 October 2024

Emilie Anne Parker (30) and her two dogs all died after a collision involving a car while she was walking her pets along the B9152 near Aviemore.


Chip shop and restaurant plan excites community as planning application lodged

22 October 2024
Chip shop and restaurant plan excites community as planning application lodged

Chip shop and restaurant plan excites community as planning application lodged

22 October 2024

Delighted village residents are salivating at the prospect that a new chip shop and restaurant could open in the heart of their community.


Inverness Campus footpaths to be extended to boost walker safety

21 October 2024
Inverness Campus footpaths to be extended to boost walker safety

Inverness Campus footpaths to be extended to boost walker safety

21 October 2024

Pedestrians passing through the Inverness Campus could soon be a little safer amid plans to create footpaths so they don't have to walk in the road.


A82 rock slope safety netting disruption to last 3 months, drivers warned

21 October 2024
A82 rock slope safety netting disruption to last 3 months, drivers warned

A82 rock slope safety netting disruption to last 3 months, drivers warned

21 October 2024

Motorists on the busy A82 trunk road are facing three months of disruption while safety netting is installed on the rocky slopes above the route.


Surprise inspections result in improvement recommendations at New Craigs Hospital

21 October 2024
Surprise inspections result in improvement recommendations at New Craigs Hospital

Surprise inspections result in improvement recommendations at New Craigs Hospital

21 October 2024

Several recommendations were made, but inspectors also highlighted a number of positives too, including the staff.


Hot food takeaways proposal at New Start Highland ‘pop-up’ shop site

19 October 2024
Hot food takeaways proposal at New Start Highland ‘pop-up’ shop site

Hot food takeaways proposal at New Start Highland ‘pop-up’ shop site

19 October 2024

Hot food takeaways could one day replace a furniture store in Inverness after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

18 October 2024
Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

18 October 2024

A Highland-made film aimed at inspiring people to take positive climate action is up for an award at the world’s biggest sustainability film festival.


Heathrow fog sparks British Airways cancellation disruption for Inverness Airport passengers

18 October 2024
Heathrow fog sparks British Airways cancellation disruption for Inverness Airport passengers

Heathrow fog sparks British Airways cancellation disruption for Inverness Airport passengers

18 October 2024

Dense fog has caused disruption for London-bound airline passengers travelling from Inverness.


Scam targeting Highland mobiles, warns trading standards officers

18 October 2024
Scam targeting Highland mobiles, warns trading standards officers

Scam targeting Highland mobiles, warns trading standards officers

18 October 2024

Scammers posing as officials handling the UK government’s living allowance are targeting Highland residents’ phones, trading standards have warned.


Storm Ashley forecast sparks upgraded amber weather warning from Met Office

18 October 2024
Storm Ashley forecast sparks upgraded amber weather warning from Met Office

Storm Ashley forecast sparks upgraded amber weather warning from Met Office

18 October 2024

Storm Ashley is expected to batter the Highlands with 80mph winds when it hits this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


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