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Beauty spot improvement plan objections ‘overstated’, claims city woodland group

08 March 2025
Beauty spot improvement plan objections ‘overstated’, claims city woodland group

Beauty spot improvement plan objections ‘overstated’, claims city woodland group

08 March 2025

Complaints over plans to improve a popular beauty spot in Inverness include fears that are “completely overstated” and “not well founded in fact”.


Fog sparks flight disruption misery in Inverness

08 March 2025
Fog sparks flight disruption misery in Inverness

Fog sparks flight disruption misery in Inverness

08 March 2025

Thick fog caused misery for airline passengers heading in and out of Inverness on Saturday - after it sparked delays, cancellations and diversions.


Popular Victorian Market shop Ginger to close after 16 years

08 March 2025
Popular Victorian Market shop Ginger to close after 16 years

Popular Victorian Market shop Ginger to close after 16 years

08 March 2025

Warm wishes have flooded in after a popular Victorian Market shop announced it is to close.


Glitzy masquerade ball to raise funds for school

08 March 2025
Glitzy masquerade ball to raise funds for school

Glitzy masquerade ball to raise funds for school

08 March 2025

A fancy masquerade ball will help to raise funds for an Inverness school this spring.


New Home Bargains store clears latest planning hurdle

08 March 2025
New Home Bargains store clears latest planning hurdle

New Home Bargains store clears latest planning hurdle

08 March 2025

Plans to open a second Home Bargains store in Inverness and create up to 60 new jobs have passed their latest hurdle.


20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

08 March 2025
20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

08 March 2025

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.


Loch Ness RNLI among Highland crews celebrating volunteers on International Women’s Day

08 March 2025
Loch Ness RNLI among Highland crews celebrating volunteers on International Women’s Day

Loch Ness RNLI among Highland crews celebrating volunteers on International Women’s Day

08 March 2025

LIfeboat crews in the Highlands have been celebrating their female volunteers to mark International Women’s Day.


4 weeks of roadwork disruption at Raigmore Hospital, patients warned

08 March 2025
4 weeks of roadwork disruption at Raigmore Hospital, patients warned

4 weeks of roadwork disruption at Raigmore Hospital, patients warned

08 March 2025

Hospital patients travelling to Raigmore face weeks of disruption while roadworks take place outside its main entrance, NHS Highland has warned.


PICTURES: Fun day delights children and parents at Eden Court

07 March 2025
PICTURES: Fun day delights children and parents at Eden Court

PICTURES: Fun day delights children and parents at Eden Court

07 March 2025

A fun day ensured there was plenty of laughter in the air in Inverness this week.


Porterfield Prison to be bought by community?

07 March 2025
Porterfield Prison to be bought by community?

Porterfield Prison to be bought by community?

07 March 2025

That’s the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” being pursued by a local group eager to create a community centre and green space, according to reports.


PICTURES: Mountain adventure inspires World Book Day fun for school children

07 March 2025
PICTURES: Mountain adventure inspires World Book Day fun for school children

PICTURES: Mountain adventure inspires World Book Day fun for school children

07 March 2025

Pupils were whisked off on a mountain adventure in the comfort of their classrooms when a local author brought her new book along for World Book Day.


Post Offices scammed out of hundreds of pounds in spate of Highland incidents

07 March 2025
Post Offices scammed out of hundreds of pounds in spate of Highland incidents

Post Offices scammed out of hundreds of pounds in spate of Highland incidents

07 March 2025

Scammers are targeting small businesses and cashiers in the Highlands, police have warned after incidents in post offices costing hundreds of pounds.


Lifeboat crew battles two-metre waves on Loch Ness during first shout of 2025

06 March 2025
Lifeboat crew battles two-metre waves on Loch Ness during first shout of 2025

Lifeboat crew battles two-metre waves on Loch Ness during first shout of 2025

06 March 2025

Lifeboat crew battles two-metre waves after being scrambled on Loch Ness to reports of a yacht dragging its mooring in strong winds.


Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

06 March 2025
Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

06 March 2025

The rock star has added a matinee concert and will now perform at Eden Court in Inverness twice on the same day.


50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

06 March 2025
50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

06 March 2025

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.


Poundland up for sale? Parent company says option ‘is on the table’

06 March 2025
Poundland up for sale? Parent company says option ‘is on the table’

Poundland up for sale? Parent company says option ‘is on the table’

06 March 2025

Uncertainty surrounds the major high street retailer, which has stores in Inverness and Elgin, after its owner said it may sell the chain.


Premier Inn vows big expansion won’t overwhelm car parking

06 March 2025
Premier Inn vows big expansion won’t overwhelm car parking

Premier Inn vows big expansion won’t overwhelm car parking

06 March 2025

A major hotel expansion which would more than double its original capacity will cut car parking bays but still provide ample, a UK chain has claimed.


PICTURES: Popular Potato Day pulls in the crowds

04 March 2025
PICTURES: Popular Potato Day pulls in the crowds

PICTURES: Popular Potato Day pulls in the crowds

04 March 2025

Green-fingered fans of North Kessock’s popular annual Potato Day once again flocked to the Black isle community at the weekend.


Sauna profits ‘could boost park and wellbeing’

04 March 2025
Sauna profits ‘could boost park and wellbeing’

Sauna profits ‘could boost park and wellbeing’

04 March 2025

A new Inverness community sauna will be a “peaceful retreat” and profits could be pumped into a local park and wellbeing projects, say the applicants.


PICTURES: Designs revealed for 17 new homes in Dores

04 March 2025
PICTURES: Designs revealed for 17 new homes in Dores

PICTURES: Designs revealed for 17 new homes in Dores

04 March 2025

Almost 20 new homes could be built in a Loch Ness-side village under plans lodged by Highland Council.


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