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Dramatic drone footage has emerged showing the devastation caused by a fire in Inverness last night, and the narrow escape for neighbouring buildings.

Tributes are being paid to the emergency services after they spent hours battling a major blaze last night.

SJ Travel Centre, which was one of the firms hit by a major fire last night, says it remains "very much operational" despite the “devastating” blow.

Facing fears, building a legacy and contributing to a community they are part of have made the experience life-changing for these young men.

After working as a therapeutic radiographer for her entire career, Maureen Beange had no idea that one day she would be the one receiving the therapy.

Green-fingered school, community and charity projects in the Highlands are set for a £25k windfall this spring - thanks to an Inverness garden centre.

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause Podcast we speak to Natalie Glendinning and Danny Heaton.

Residents inside a block of flats dubbed ‘the house of horrors’ have spoken out about their fears of antisocial behaviour by a small minority.

Aspiring actors across the Highlands are being invited to audition for roles in two forthcoming short films.

Nine talented Highland dancers from Ross-shire, Caithness and Sutherland have earned the honour of representing the North of Scotland at Oban.

The annual dancing competition Strictly Inverness will be taking place in May.

Alistair Dodds CBE has served on the HIE board for 11 years and was due to stay in the chairman position until April 2026.

A former doctor was among those giving blood at a community donation session last week.

A telecoms mast proposed for a rural area of Wester Ross has been met with opposition from locals, who describe it as “unnecessary and useless”.

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

The annual dancing competition Strictly Inverness will be taking place in May.

An Easter Ross port is to become a major hub for the UK’s floating offshore wind industry amidst a £55m investment that’ll create hundreds of jobs.

Ross-shire Journal readers have shared their thoughts on the proposed cruise ship tax.

Green-fingered fans of North Kessock’s popular annual Potato Day once again flocked to the Black isle community at the weekend.

A rep said: “With inflation rising again and household bills still high, our members are clear that a below inflation offer will not be accepted.”