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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.


‘Significant flaws’ in handling of controversial housing plan spark concerns

06 March 2025
‘Significant flaws’ in handling of controversial housing plan spark concerns

‘Significant flaws’ in handling of controversial housing plan spark concerns

06 March 2025

The ‘rush’ to press ahead with a controversial housing development in Invergordon has sparked alarm among those opposed to the plans.


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.


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.


Rapist Kim Avis has two months added to 15 year sentence after prison offence

04 March 2025
Rapist Kim Avis has two months added to 15 year sentence after prison offence

Rapist Kim Avis has two months added to 15 year sentence after prison offence

04 March 2025

An Inverness rapist who faked his own death to avoid justice and was later jailed for 15 years has had two months added to his sentence.


Ferries cancelled amid stormy seas

04 March 2025
Ferries cancelled amid stormy seas

Ferries cancelled amid stormy seas

04 March 2025

Strong gales were causing disruption for Highland ferry travellers on Tuesday after the high winds sparked multiple cancellations in the north.


New charity partnership aims to ‘enhance’ Highland disability services

03 March 2025
New charity partnership aims to ‘enhance’ Highland disability services

New charity partnership aims to ‘enhance’ Highland disability services

03 March 2025

Leading Highland charities have joined forces in a bid to enhance disability services in the region.


B&B with ‘fantastic reputation’ could be yours for just £649,000

03 March 2025
B&B with ‘fantastic reputation’ could be yours for just £649,000

B&B with ‘fantastic reputation’ could be yours for just £649,000

03 March 2025

A popular Highland B&B with "superb" and "excellent" ratings on accommodation websites is on the market after its current owners decided to retire.


Falcon takes to Inverness skies to deter nuisance seagulls in city centre

03 March 2025
Falcon takes to Inverness skies to deter nuisance seagulls in city centre

Falcon takes to Inverness skies to deter nuisance seagulls in city centre

03 March 2025

Angel (4) has begun her Inverness patrols, covering 14 miles on Saturday as part of efforts to deter seagulls from nesting at busy city centre sites.


Drink-driving charge for motorist who crashed car and abandoned it ‘in middle of A835’

03 March 2025
Drink-driving charge for motorist who crashed car and abandoned it ‘in middle of A835’

Drink-driving charge for motorist who crashed car and abandoned it ‘in middle of A835’

03 March 2025

A driver has been charged with drink-driving and "several other offences" after a car crashed and was abandoned on a Highland trunk road.


Who was the man who designed Inverness Cathedral? New talk explores the legacy of Alexander Ross

02 March 2025
Who was the man who designed Inverness Cathedral? New talk explores the legacy of Alexander Ross

Who was the man who designed Inverness Cathedral? New talk explores the legacy of Alexander Ross

02 March 2025

The architect behind one of Inverness’s most famous buildings as well as a host of others in Ross & Cromarty will be the subject of a special talk.


‘Firearms’ threat to Highland and Moray schools sparks 19-year-old’s arrest

28 February 2025
‘Firearms’ threat to Highland and Moray schools sparks 19-year-old’s arrest

‘Firearms’ threat to Highland and Moray schools sparks 19-year-old’s arrest

28 February 2025

Police have arrested a man after malicious emails - understood to be a firearms threat - were sent to multiple Highland and Moray schools.


Prominent former household goods store and flat could be yours for £115,000

28 February 2025
Prominent former household goods store and flat could be yours for £115,000

Prominent former household goods store and flat could be yours for £115,000

28 February 2025

A former household goods, newsagents and stationer which has sat empty for several years is back up for sale.


Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

27 February 2025
Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

27 February 2025

Business leaders across the Highlands have united to back calls for changes to planned tourist levies.


Rail travel just got even cheaper for Highland Railcard holders

27 February 2025
Rail travel just got even cheaper for Highland Railcard holders

Rail travel just got even cheaper for Highland Railcard holders

27 February 2025

Rail travel for families with a Highland Railcard just got even cheaper - after ScotRail announced it can now be used with its Kids for a Quid scheme.


Inverness Castle revamp to cost HIE an extra £863,000

27 February 2025
Inverness Castle revamp to cost HIE an extra £863,000

Inverness Castle revamp to cost HIE an extra £863,000

27 February 2025

Work to transform Inverness Castle into a major visitor attraction will cost Highlands and Islands Enterprise an extra £863,000.


Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

27 February 2025
Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

27 February 2025

But despite being ordered to make a number of improvements - including on infection outbreak reporting - the inspectors also reported many strengths.


Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

26 February 2025
Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

26 February 2025

Moving Raigmore Hospital’s mailroom to the Longman is “hard to justify” and “robust steps must be taken” to prevent impacts on tests, an MSP has said.


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