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Strathpeffer man gets jail term after wrench throw incident

Strathpeffer man gets jail term after wrench throw incident

CCTV filmed a 26-year-old man throwing a tyre wrench towards a car which was parked in a driveway in Strathpeffer.


Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Rail chiefs must urgently rethink the decision not to resume late night trains between Inverness and the north, politicians & business leaders insist.


Highland-based construction company acquired by Global Energy Group

Highland-based construction company acquired by Global Energy Group

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


Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Widespread and ongoing train disruption was caused by a diesel leak that left signalling staff feeling ill from the fumes, it has emerged.


Murder accused had ‘enough ammunition to start a small war’

Murder accused had ‘enough ammunition to start a small war’

A murder accused had ‘a focused plan’ to target specific individuals who he believed were the cause of his difficulties, a court heard today.


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your healthcare heroes

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your healthcare heroes

Who are the healthcare heroes in your community?


Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.


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

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


Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

A Black Isle care home is celebrating a strong endorsement following an unannounced three-day inspection.


Fire-ravaged garage site set for new industrial units?

Fire-ravaged garage site set for new industrial units?

A fire-ravaged garage site looks set to return to life as new industrial units after plans were submitted to Highland Council.


Staggies captain’s absence to give others chance to impress

Staggies captain’s absence to give others chance to impress

Ross County midfielder Connor Randall will miss this weekend’s trip to Celtic.


Highland politicians seek urgent answers over future of domestic abuse services

Highland politicians seek urgent answers over future of domestic abuse services

A Highland politician - and survivor of sexual violence - is seeking a meeting with Highland Council amid concerns Women’s Aid services are at risk.


Skye murder accused ‘not significantly impaired’ in actions

Skye murder accused ‘not significantly impaired’ in actions

MacDonald has pleaded not guilty to the charges and lodged a special defence to the murder charge.


75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

A lifesaving initiative that was pioneered in Inverness has helped 75,000 people experiencing mental health crisis across Scotland.


Ullapool cafe up for sale as owners reveal New Zealand plans

Ullapool cafe up for sale as owners reveal New Zealand plans

An Ullapool cafe is up for sale, looking for offers in the region of £160k, as the owners reveal their New Zealand plans.


30-night A9 resurfacing work set to start on Black Isle

30-night A9 resurfacing work set to start on Black Isle

BEAR is working on essential carriageway improvements on the A9 northbound dual carriageway between the Allangrange Junction and Tore Roundabout.


A9 roadworks will reduce dual carriageway to single lane near Kessock Bridge for 3 weeks

A9 roadworks will reduce dual carriageway to single lane near Kessock Bridge for 3 weeks

A congestion hot-spot on the A9 near Kessock Bridge will be reduced to one lane northbound for three weeks in the run up to Christmas.


Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services for women and children in the Highlands could close under funding plans by Highland Council, Women’s Aid groups are warning.


Ross-shire malt maker lands world’s leading whisky distillery tour accolade

Ross-shire malt maker lands world’s leading whisky distillery tour accolade

“Being crowned the World’s Leading Whisky Distillery Tour is a moment we will never forget.”


Tain man appears in court on assault to injury charge

Tain man appears in court on assault to injury charge

He made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.


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