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Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council has awarded a new seven-figure contract aimed at tackling potholes and other road repairs.

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

A water scarcity warning across Scotland has prompted a Highland Council alert to householders with private supplies.

Poor relief records shed fascinating light on Black Isle past

Fascinating information on Black Isle past shed by poor relief records.

Duncan Ferguson slams Caley Thistle fans in scathing 8-page chapter of ‘Big Dunc’ autobiography

Duncan Ferguson has branded Caley Thistle fans he clashed with during 13 months in the Highlands “a disgrace” in his new autobiography ‘Big Dunc’.

Staggies striker draws inspiration from previous relegation escapes

Two full games to save Ross County’s season almost feels like a luxury for one of the club’s forwards.

Which celebrities will be banished to the Traitors castle for spin-off of TV reality programme filmed in Highlands?

The all-star cast taking part in the inaugural Celebrity Traitors TV series - filmed in the Highlands - has been revealed.

Primary school teacher from Alness on target to win major darts title

She has only been playing competitively for a year.

BGT semi-final performance from RuMac a ‘bloody disaster’

Wester-Ross musician RuMac’s Britain’s Got Talent journey has come to an end after being eliminated from last Saturday’s live semi-final.

‘Growing demand’ sparks £500,000 Black Isle care home extension plan

A new care home which only opened its doors in 2021 is already looking to expand.

Holyrood debate hears SNP credibility on the line amid fresh A9 dualling delay concerns

Fergus Ewing warns ‘never make the same mistake twice when you can make it five or six times and be sure’.

Beauly artist set to appear on TV show capturing his work on Muir of Ord tower

An artist and craftsman from Beauly is set to appear on a television show.

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

Muir of Ord athletes claim men’s and women’s titles at 10k race

Inverness Harriers duo claim victory at Forres.

Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

Edward Mountain argues the current prison should remain open even after £209m HMP Highland is finished.

PODCAST: Inverness cops show incredible ‘restraint’ as they were ‘spat at and verbally abused’

Beyond the Briefing hears from MSP Edward Mountain after he shadowed Police Scotland on Friday.

Belgian soldiers injured during ‘incident’ at firing range

Three soldiers were taken to hospital after a large presence was called to a firing range.

Cancellation for multiple Inverness to Kyle trains today

A train fault at Garve has caused disruption to multiple services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh today (May 13).

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.

Easter Ross hall’s cashflow conundrum eased with loan from Highland fund

The Seaboard Memorial Hall is involved in a wide variety of community projects.

A Rocky start running into the historic heart of Philadelphia

Walk through history and then run up the famous Rocky steps in a city which might just steal your heart.