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Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

28 October 2024

Three decades spent studying the skies will be marked by a special event with the Glasgow Science Centre’s Steve Owens.


Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

27 October 2024

The course is built on the school grounds and should be open by the start of 2025, maybe sooner.


COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

26 October 2024

A range of court activity has been seen in the last week so here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines.


New £750k Inverness indoor inflatables theme park opens after week’s delay

New £750k Inverness indoor inflatables theme park opens after week’s delay

New £750k Inverness indoor inflatables theme park opens after week’s delay

26 October 2024

Innoflate Inverness is located at the Inverness Shopping Park where it shares a building with Hollywood Bowl


WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

26 October 2024

At just 15 years old Annabelle battled early menopause and anorexia, facing overwhelming physical and emotional challenges.


‘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

‘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.


Inverness Courier reporter becomes latest subject of mysterious Highland street artist MicroMischief

Inverness Courier reporter becomes latest subject of mysterious Highland street artist MicroMischief

Inverness Courier reporter becomes latest subject of mysterious Highland street artist MicroMischief

23 October 2024

She says sticker art was inspired by a fear of personal loss and it celebrates ‘my childhood friend, partner in crime, my always love’.


WATCH: Inverness public push for new music venue after Ironworks closure

WATCH: Inverness public push for new music venue after Ironworks closure

WATCH: Inverness public push for new music venue after Ironworks closure

23 October 2024

Inverness is calling for a new music venue to fill the void left by the Ironworks closure, which was a key hub for the city’s live music and events.


‘Caley Thistle is all I’ve ever really known’

‘Caley Thistle is all I’ve ever really known’

‘Caley Thistle is all I’ve ever really known’

21 October 2024

One of ICT’s academy products has spoken about the uncertainty surrounding the club’s players as they enter administration.


WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

21 October 2024

"I stopped wearing make-up. It feels so much better to not. Part of me felt like a fraud covering up,” she said.


Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

21 October 2024

A fast-fading dialect from a distinct Black Isle community is being given a shot in the arm from a talented young musician.


Charity shining a spotlight on ADHD in adults

Charity shining a spotlight on ADHD in adults

Charity shining a spotlight on ADHD in adults

20 October 2024

Members of Dopamine Dolls have been discussing the impact of the group for ADHD Awareness Month.


WATCH: Inspiring Inverness war doctor celebrates 100th birthday

WATCH: Inspiring Inverness war doctor celebrates 100th birthday

WATCH: Inspiring Inverness war doctor celebrates 100th birthday

20 October 2024

One of the first female doctors to serve in the Second World War has reached an incredible milestone of turning 100 years of age.


MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Inverness’ tiniest street artist?

MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Inverness’ tiniest street artist?

MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Inverness’ tiniest street artist?

19 October 2024

The sticker art ‘chronicling the lives of Scotland's smallest residents’ in the city centre even made it to the door of The Inverness Courier.


Grandfather (62) still recovering at home following Ardersier incident

Grandfather (62) still recovering at home following Ardersier incident

Grandfather (62) still recovering at home following Ardersier incident

14 October 2024

62-year-old grandfather is recovering at home after undergoing surgery for injuries in an incident at Ardersier two weeks ago.


‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

13 October 2024

A trans person in the Highlands believes headlines around a gold medalist at the Olympics contributed to them being assaulted.


Funeral announced for tireless public servant Janet Home MBE

Funeral announced for tireless public servant Janet Home MBE

Funeral announced for tireless public servant Janet Home MBE

13 October 2024

Tributes have also flooded in for the Inverness community stalwart, whose funeral will take place on Tuesday.


‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

13 October 2024

Dopamine Dolls co-founder Ashley Hope shares her experience of getting an ADHD diagnosis during the condition’s awareness month.


Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024

A lifesaver has been honoured after a shinty match on a pitch at Castle Leod near Strathpeffer turned into a life and death drama.


‘I feel like the police look at me and they try to see criminality’

‘I feel like the police look at me and they try to see criminality’

‘I feel like the police look at me and they try to see criminality’

10 October 2024

A Nairn resident has called for the police to receive more education on how to handle incidents involving neurodivergent, disabled and LGBTQ+ people.


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