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WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

14 February 2020

People of all ages held a special Valentine's Day climate strike in Inverness city centre.


Residents call for CCTV to end fly-tipping on city street

Residents call for CCTV to end fly-tipping on city street

Residents call for CCTV to end fly-tipping on city street

14 February 2020

Residents on a street in Inverness are determined to hit back against fly-tippers.


Storm Dennis could be record-breaking low, warn forecasters

Storm Dennis could be record-breaking low, warn forecasters

Storm Dennis could be record-breaking low, warn forecasters

14 February 2020

THE Highlands are bracing for extreme weather this weekend – amid warnings Storm Dennis could be one of the deepest Atlantic lows of modern times.


Rare kingfisher spotted in city park

Rare kingfisher spotted in city park

Rare kingfisher spotted in city park

12 February 2020

A rare sighting of a rare bird has become a bit of a habit for an off-duty Inverness shift worker.


Wintry weather sparks school closures amid warnings of further storm to come

Wintry weather sparks school closures amid warnings of further storm to come

Wintry weather sparks school closures amid warnings of further storm to come

11 February 2020

STRATHERRICK Primary has become the latest victim of today’s wintry weather, Highland Council has announced.


Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

10 February 2020

Highlands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston warns SNP ministers not to give in to pressure from Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.


Stormy weather continues across the Highlands

Stormy weather continues across the Highlands

Stormy weather continues across the Highlands

10 February 2020

Stormy weather across the Highlands is set to continue today with warnings in place for commuters.


River Ness bridge reopens after flood danger passes

River Ness bridge reopens after flood danger passes

River Ness bridge reopens after flood danger passes

10 February 2020

A footbridge and an underpass in Inverness that were closed overnight on Sunday, due to a flood warning on River Ness, have reopened.


ScotRail to suspend some Highland rail services during Storm Ciara

ScotRail to suspend some Highland rail services during Storm Ciara

ScotRail to suspend some Highland rail services during Storm Ciara

07 February 2020

RAIL services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh are to be suspended during the height of Storm Ciara, ScotRail has announced.


New rewilding centre set to be created at Dundreggan

New rewilding centre set to be created at Dundreggan

New rewilding centre set to be created at Dundreggan

07 February 2020

A conservation charity is a step closer to building what it says will be the world’s first centre dedicated to explaining and promoting rewilding.


Highlands braced for 72-hour battering from Storm Ciara as Met Office issues three yellow alerts

Highlands braced for 72-hour battering from Storm Ciara as Met Office issues three yellow alerts

Highlands braced for 72-hour battering from Storm Ciara as Met Office issues three yellow alerts

06 February 2020

EXTREME weather will batter the Highlands for 72-hours this weekend and into the start of next week, Met Office forecasters have warned.


Council-run buses to save toxic streets

Council-run buses to save toxic streets

Council-run buses to save toxic streets

05 February 2020

HIGHLAND Council is ready to explore the idea of creating its own green, publicly-owned bus company to tackle toxic fumes and congestion in Inverness.


MP urges action to tackle Academy Street

MP urges action to tackle Academy Street

MP urges action to tackle Academy Street

04 February 2020

HIGHLAND Council must be bolder and more ambitious in devising a grand vision for the future of Inverness city centre after shock pollution findings.


Location change for angling season opening ceremony

Location change for angling season opening ceremony

Location change for angling season opening ceremony

31 January 2020

The location for Inverness Angling Club's season opening ceremony tomorrow morning, Saturday February 1 has been changed due to rising river levels.


Businessman believes rise in Highland fly-tipping is 'inevitable'

Businessman believes rise in Highland fly-tipping is 'inevitable'

Businessman believes rise in Highland fly-tipping is 'inevitable'

28 January 2020

An Inverness businessman who raised concerns about new recycling regulations is hoping to talk to council officials about alternative rules.


New restrictions on vehicles that can access recycling centres

New restrictions on vehicles that can access recycling centres

New restrictions on vehicles that can access recycling centres

28 January 2020

Highland Council has issued a reminder about new rules on which types of vehicles will be allowed to access recycling centres from next week.


Vehicle ban proposed for 'toxic' Academy Street

Vehicle ban proposed for 'toxic' Academy Street

Vehicle ban proposed for 'toxic' Academy Street

26 January 2020

Old vehicles and those belching out the highest levels of dangerous fumes should be banned from Academy Street environmental campaigners say.


Traders give their views on pollution levels in Academy Street

Traders give their views on pollution levels in Academy Street

Traders give their views on pollution levels in Academy Street

25 January 2020

After it was revealed Academy Street in Inverness is the fourth most polluted road in Scotland we spoke to local traders to get their views


How do we fix toxic Academy Street?

How do we fix toxic Academy Street?

How do we fix toxic Academy Street?

24 January 2020

OLD vehicles and those which belch out the highest levels of fumes should be banned from Academy Street, according to environmental campaigners.


Management plan at root of award win

Management plan at root of award win

Management plan at root of award win

24 January 2020

A SCOTTISH School of Forestry student has been awarded a prize in recognition of his impressive work in the area of estate management.


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