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At this time of year the pressure on all of us to be perfect is greater than ever

At this time of year the pressure on all of us to be perfect is greater than ever

At this time of year the pressure on all of us to be perfect is greater than ever

19 December 2021

There’s a copy of Charlie Mackesy’s book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on the table beside my bed, and I read it from time to time.


Treatment options for warts

Treatment options for warts

Treatment options for warts

19 December 2021

Our resident doctor gives some practical advice.


Sweet memories of a bakery that was popular with all

Sweet memories of a bakery that was popular with all

Sweet memories of a bakery that was popular with all

18 December 2021

Burnett’s Bakery employed 400 people in and around Inverness and their Academy Street restaurant and tearooms opened in 1922.


Our Man in Westminster: We can’t take anything for granted during pandemic

Our Man in Westminster: We can’t take anything for granted during pandemic

Our Man in Westminster: We can’t take anything for granted during pandemic

18 December 2021

MP Drew Hendry says 'It resonates with me how particularly sad that has been'


'Wetting' the appetite on winter run

'Wetting' the appetite on winter run

'Wetting' the appetite on winter run

17 December 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wet feet can't dampen spirits for this old favourite route as John Davidson explores a circuit from Carrbridge


Opinion: Budget statement is going to be bad news for many businesses

Opinion: Budget statement is going to be bad news for many businesses

Opinion: Budget statement is going to be bad news for many businesses

16 December 2021

Opinion: Inverness BID's Mike Smith warns that budget announcement leaves businesses 'competing with one hand behind their back'


LISTEN: Running the Speyside Way extension in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

LISTEN: Running the Speyside Way extension in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

LISTEN: Running the Speyside Way extension in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

14 December 2021

Active Outdoors headed to the Cairngorms to check out the new extension of the Speyside Way between Aviemore and Newtonmore...


Obesity is a health issue for pets – but advice is on hand

Obesity is a health issue for pets – but advice is on hand

Obesity is a health issue for pets – but advice is on hand

14 December 2021

Tam and Tess were the best of pals, a beautiful rag-doll cat, and a friendly black Labrador. However, they loved their food.


Inside Holyrood: For 14 years the SNP government's focus has 'too often been on the Central Belt'

Inside Holyrood: For 14 years the SNP government's focus has 'too often been on the Central Belt'

Inside Holyrood: For 14 years the SNP government's focus has 'too often been on the Central Belt'

13 December 2021

MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says the dualling of the A9 and the A96 are uncertain 'because the Greens want to stop road-building'


Jabs and boosters are the answer to coronavirus crisis

Jabs and boosters are the answer to coronavirus crisis

Jabs and boosters are the answer to coronavirus crisis

13 December 2021

Margaret Keenan may not be a household name but she has just had her anniversary as the first ever patient to be vaccinated against Covid-19.


NICKY MARR: Pulled over by the police? Fine by me!

NICKY MARR: Pulled over by the police? Fine by me!

NICKY MARR: Pulled over by the police? Fine by me!

12 December 2021

"Since I last wrote, I have had a brush with the law, and have been issued with a fine to pay."


Modern nativity scenes remind us of the reality

Modern nativity scenes remind us of the reality

Modern nativity scenes remind us of the reality

12 December 2021

One depicts an inner-city nativity – a homeless couple in what looks like a bell-tent on a street corner, cuddling a beloved newborn.


Opinion: Turning ambitious strategy for Inverness into reality requires strong, visionary leadership

Opinion: Turning ambitious strategy for Inverness into reality requires strong, visionary leadership

Opinion: Turning ambitious strategy for Inverness into reality requires strong, visionary leadership

09 December 2021

Opinion: Inverness Chamber leader sees eye to eye with Inverness City Centre Vision ambitions


Will Clark – Snooker in danger of becoming an old man’s game

Will Clark – Snooker in danger of becoming an old man’s game

Will Clark – Snooker in danger of becoming an old man’s game

08 December 2021

Life span of professional players getting longer.


Each time I’d visualise coming back with a medal

Each time I’d visualise coming back with a medal

Each time I’d visualise coming back with a medal

07 December 2021

Competition days start the night before at the weigh in. We would fly from Edinburgh on the earliest flight on Friday morning.


An Invernessian in America: Diane Knox says the Sunshine State isn't always as sunny as people think

An Invernessian in America: Diane Knox says the Sunshine State isn't always as sunny as people think

An Invernessian in America: Diane Knox says the Sunshine State isn't always as sunny as people think

06 December 2021

If you live in Florida, how do you make a Scottish person angry? Complain about the weather!


Fears over Inshes Roundabout changes

Fears over Inshes Roundabout changes

Fears over Inshes Roundabout changes

05 December 2021

Adjustments planned for Inshes Roundabout in Inverness, but one local fears they will make little improvement.


NICKY MARR: Milestone shows how swiftly time passes

NICKY MARR: Milestone shows how swiftly time passes

NICKY MARR: Milestone shows how swiftly time passes

05 December 2021

Looking back on 25 years as a mum, have I learnt anything at all?


Should we be worried about new omicron variant?

Should we be worried about new omicron variant?

Should we be worried about new omicron variant?

05 December 2021

Covid is definitely back in the headlines thanks to the new variant named like other variants with a Greek letter and is called omicron – little O.


Advent brings light says churchman

Advent brings light says churchman

Advent brings light says churchman

05 December 2021

Advent is the Christian light that is not swamped by darkness says Inverness churchman.


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