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Aldi set to introduce reusable fruit and veg bags at Inverness stores

Aldi stores in the Highlands are to trial reusable bags for loose fruit and vegetables in a bid to cut single-use plastics.

Kids get growing with trees project

GREEN-minded pupils at an Inverness school donned their wellies and set to work as part of a tree-planting project.

‘We are in big trouble’ – TV star warns ahead of talk

A FAMOUS face from TV will be in Inverness later this month to teach the art of rewilding.

Information day for Loch Ness hydro power plan

The developer behind the £625 million Red John project is holding a public information event in Dores Hall today.

Nairn Academy science teacher rains in honour

A NAIRN science teacher has been recognised by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) for her dedication as a rainfall observer.

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for persistent rain

A YELLOW weather warning for persistent rain has been issued for Inverness, the Black Isle, Easter Ross, eastern Sutherland and Caithness.

PICTURES: Inverness climate protesters lobby Highland councillors

EXTINCTION Rebellion protesters were outside headquarters of Highland Council today demanding answers over the climate emergency.

Highland Council cuts travel costs and carbon emissions thanks to new car club

NEW business travel arrangements introduced by Highland Council have cut travel costs and carbon emissions.

Climate emergency and repopulation on the agenda of convention

Scottish ministers are gathering in Inverness today for a special convention to discuss how to tackle issues affecting the Highlands and Islands.

PICTURES: Highland photographer launches new book featuring animals in the Cairngorms

A photographer who claims to “talk” to the animals he captures on film, is speaking about his work at a book tomorrow night in Inverness.

People have their say on new Riverside Way

Highland Council and Sustrans has staged a Community Activity Day along the River Ness.

Opposition to plans for more than 300 new homes between Balloch and Culloden

Controversial plans to build new homes on fields to the east of Inverness have sparked an online campaign calling for a community buyout of the site.

PICTURES: Pupils battle air pollution

CHILDREN from an Inverness-shire primary school had the thrill of seeing their designs for promoting clean air made into banners.

Extinction Rebellion group brings environmental protest to Nairn

Protesters dressed as endangered animals took to the streets of Nairn to call for urgent government action on climate change.

PICTURES: Planting hope for the planet

PUPILS from across Inverness and the neighbouring area are doing their bit in the fight against climate change.

Plans for controversial development near Culloden Battlefield

A planning notice for stables and holiday lodges near Culloden Battlefield has been submitted months after a previous scheme was rejected.

ENVIRONMENT

Hydro scheme plan on show

Aldi set to introduce reusable fruit and veg bags at Inverness stores

Aldi set to introduce reusable fruit and veg bags at Inverness stores

Kids get growing with trees project

Kids get growing with trees project

‘We are in big trouble’ – TV star warns ahead of talk

‘We are in big trouble’ – TV star warns ahead of talk

Information day for Loch Ness hydro power plan

Information day for Loch Ness hydro power plan

Nairn Academy science teacher rains in honour

Nairn Academy science teacher rains in honour

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for persistent rain

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for persistent rain

PICTURES: Inverness climate protesters lobby Highland councillors

PICTURES: Inverness climate protesters lobby Highland councillors

Highland Council cuts travel costs and carbon emissions thanks to new car club

Highland Council cuts travel costs and carbon emissions thanks to new car club

Climate emergency and repopulation on the agenda of convention

Climate emergency and repopulation on the agenda of convention

PICTURES: Highland photographer launches new book featuring animals in the Cairngorms

PICTURES: Highland photographer launches new book featuring animals in the Cairngorms

People have their say on new Riverside Way

People have their say on new Riverside Way

Opposition to plans for more than 300 new homes between Balloch and Culloden

Opposition to plans for more than 300 new homes between Balloch and Culloden

PICTURES: Pupils battle air pollution

PICTURES: Pupils battle air pollution

Extinction Rebellion group brings environmental protest to Nairn

Extinction Rebellion group brings environmental protest to Nairn

PICTURES: Planting hope for the planet

PICTURES: Planting hope for the planet

Plans for controversial development near Culloden Battlefield

Plans for controversial development near Culloden Battlefield

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