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Japan research trip for UHI Inverness academic after joint project announced
A Highland academic has jetted to Japan for research on intergenerational relations and communication media in island communities.
PICTURES: International Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration puts spotlight on workplace health and safety 50 years after act introduced
Wreaths were placed at the workers' memorial at Friars Shott in Huntly Street yesterday.
Behind The Lens: The legacy of a Highland news photographer
November 2016: The glass viewing canopy is hoisted into place on the North Tower at Inverness Castle giving 360 degree views of the city.
Second chance for banned driver caught in Inverness
A man who had "a terrible attitude towards cars and driving" has been given the chance to "turn the corner."
Gallery: Etape Loch Ness 2024 hailed a ‘monster success’
The 2024 event was officially started by Olympic and Commonwealth Games road cyclist turned commentator Brian Smith.
MOTORS: Mazda MX-5 allows us to enjoy driving again
The problem with technology which keeps us safe and comfortable, is we can lose touch with what driving is all about, says our columnist.
Weekend court roll – a playpark flasher and cruel dog owner
Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity
The tenth edition of the Etape Loch Ness took place today.
YOUR VIEWS: Inverness bridge broken again, rental property shortage, tourism centres and Highland flights cuts
Readers have been commenting on a host of local news issues this week.
Nairn teenagers assaulted in row over remarks
Two teenagers were assaulted after a man objected to what he thought were derogatory remarks about his girlfriend.
Police renew appeal for information on disappearance of Highland hillwalker last seen two years ago
Police have renewed an appeal for information on the disappearance of a Highland hillwalker last seen just over two years ago.
Aviemore body believed to be Rodrigo Falcon
Formal ID still to take place but Mr Falcon’s family have been informed
Unconfirmed reports of a body being found outside Aviemore
The Strathy is waiting on confirmation of the discovery of human remains on rough ground just south of Aviemore.
Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation
A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.
Inverness retail application hits a snag as neighbouring store objects on safety grounds
Highland Council’s transport team also has concerns over the plan on Longman Estate.
CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assumption that science has done away with religion is completely erroneous
Who was important to Albert Einstein’s success? Our columnist finds out.
How can autism diagnoses impact adults’ lives?
Three Highlanders discuss their motivation for getting diagnosed as autistic in adulthood, and the difference it has made to their lives.
‘Nobody is going to stop us’: Why the Stoltman brothers think they’ll be the ones to beat at this year’s World’s Strongest Man
Tom and Luke say they have never been better prepared to take on the world's best.
Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’
The Conservative and Labour leaders are spearheading efforts to topple the First Minister who vowed to ‘fight on’.
Concerns as Tomahurich Bridge set to close for repairs amidst Torvean Swing Bridge troubles
Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that one of the two swing bridges over the Caledonian Canal is to close for three weeks next month.