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Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

06 December 2024
Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

06 December 2024

Between Monday, November 25 and Sunday, December 1, officers across the country identified and safeguarded a number of vulnerable people.


COURT ROUND UP: Ross-shire sites used for a man who subjected a woman to repeated rapes and sexual assaults

30 November 2024
COURT ROUND UP: Ross-shire sites used for a man who subjected a woman to repeated rapes and sexual assaults

COURT ROUND UP: Ross-shire sites used for a man who subjected a woman to repeated rapes and sexual assaults

30 November 2024

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last week.


‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

29 November 2024
‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

29 November 2024

Daniel Cormack will take the reigns of Scotbuild and Calder Electrical after GEG Capital acquired the two Highland contractors.


Highland-based energy firm lands 160-tonne marine contract

28 November 2024
Highland-based energy firm lands 160-tonne marine contract

Highland-based energy firm lands 160-tonne marine contract

28 November 2024

Global Energy Group has secured a contract from Briggs Marine for the fabrication of two 20-metre Subsea Cable Storage Baskets.


Invergordon-based firm completes multi-million pound project of quay wall at Ardersier

27 November 2024
Invergordon-based firm completes multi-million pound project of quay wall at Ardersier

Invergordon-based firm completes multi-million pound project of quay wall at Ardersier

27 November 2024

Invergordon-based specialists Sarens PSG has just completed a multi-million pound project on the UKs largest brownfield port development site.


Highland-based construction company acquired by Global Energy Group

27 November 2024
Highland-based construction company acquired by Global Energy Group

Highland-based construction company acquired by Global Energy Group

27 November 2024

Scotbuild, based in Inverness, changed hands earlier this month.


Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellation of Kyle of Lochalsh service

27 November 2024
Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellation of Kyle of Lochalsh service

Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellation of Kyle of Lochalsh service

27 November 2024

A chemical spill near Inverness train station is causing cancellations this morning.


Police appeal after man (65) assaulted in Dingwall

26 November 2024
Police appeal after man (65) assaulted in Dingwall

Police appeal after man (65) assaulted in Dingwall

26 November 2024

On November 21 a 65-year-old man was walking on Mill Street, Dingwall, when he was assaulted by another man who was riding a bike.


Ferries cancelled and liable to disruption between Ullapool and Stornoway as yellow weather warning in place due to Storm Bert

25 November 2024
Ferries cancelled and liable to disruption between Ullapool and Stornoway as yellow weather warning in place due to Storm Bert

Ferries cancelled and liable to disruption between Ullapool and Stornoway as yellow weather warning in place due to Storm Bert

25 November 2024

The early morning ferry between Ullapool and Stornoway has been cancelled due to Storm Bert.


Tentacles of ‘County Lines’ drug gangs reach as far north as Alness

23 November 2024
Tentacles of ‘County Lines’ drug gangs reach as far north as Alness

Tentacles of ‘County Lines’ drug gangs reach as far north as Alness

23 November 2024

The Highlands are grappling with the grim reality of County Lines drug operations exploiting vulnerable individuals and wreaking misery.


Tain housing support service gets glowing report from Care Inspectorate

18 November 2024
Tain housing support service gets glowing report from Care Inspectorate

Tain housing support service gets glowing report from Care Inspectorate

18 November 2024

The Christian Community Action Support Team known as CCAST Highland is a charity that provides support to adults in their own homes.


Research partnership will shape development of custodial care at new Highland prison

16 November 2024
Research partnership will shape development of custodial care at new Highland prison

Research partnership will shape development of custodial care at new Highland prison

16 November 2024

Supporting rehabilitation of people in prison to reduce reoffending is at the heart of an innovative new research project in the Highlands.


Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

15 November 2024
Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

15 November 2024

A Highland woman has started a charity to give dignifying help to those living in clothes poverty.


A87 between Keppoch and Dornie clear after earlier traffic incident

15 November 2024
A87 between Keppoch and Dornie clear after earlier traffic incident

A87 between Keppoch and Dornie clear after earlier traffic incident

15 November 2024

The A87 between Keppoch and Dornie is now clear after a traffic incident.


Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

11 November 2024
Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

11 November 2024

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.


Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024
Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024

A man and woman have been jailed for a total of 10 years and nine months for running an extensive trafficking operation for sexual exploitation.


Highland pupil crowned after head-to-head final of Masterchef competition

07 November 2024
Highland pupil crowned after head-to-head final of Masterchef competition

Highland pupil crowned after head-to-head final of Masterchef competition

07 November 2024

Four of the top young cooks from the Highlands went head-to-head in the final of a local school cooking competition held at UHI Inverness.


Mikeysline teams up with Black Isle fashion designer to sell new tartan scarves to support mental health

06 November 2024
Mikeysline teams up with Black Isle fashion designer to sell new tartan scarves to support mental health

Mikeysline teams up with Black Isle fashion designer to sell new tartan scarves to support mental health

06 November 2024

Highland mental health and suicide prevention charity Mikeysline is weaving Scotland's heritage into mental health advocacy.


Iconic ‘90s anthems to take over Inverness

05 November 2024
Iconic ‘90s anthems to take over Inverness

Iconic ‘90s anthems to take over Inverness

05 November 2024

Music fans are in for a nostalgic treat as Inverness Ice Centre prepares to host one of the biggest ‘90s music events of 2025.


Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

04 November 2024
Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

04 November 2024

Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness have been knitting handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies to spread warmth this winter.


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