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Transport secretary ‘open’ to make statement on Nairn bypass and A96 dualling timeline
A timeline for work to dual the A96 section between Inverness and Nairn could be published before the next Scottish Parliament elections.
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Early morning train service to Inverness is axed
One of three early morning services between Elgin and Inverness have been axed.
‘Milestone’ operation set to start at Ardersier Port this week
Operations to dredge the approach channel and inner harbour at Ardersier Port are set to get under way this week, port owners have announced.
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Man’s body hauled from Highland river by specialist police divers
The body of a man has been hauled from a Highland river by specialist police divers.
Watch: ‘People are still going to come to the Highlands’ - campaigners say a tourist tax could help tackle housing crisis
A Highland tourist tax will not stop visitors coming to the region, say campaigners calling for some of it to be used to address the housing crisis.
New tartan range inspired by Loch Ness landmark is launched
A Highland tartan mill based on the Black Isle and with a store in Inverness has designed a new bespoke tartan for a Loch Ness landmark.
The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter
He is the member for Fort William and Ardnamurchan and is currently MP Angus MacDonald’s chief of staff.
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell
'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.
ScotRail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness morning service
An early morning Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness train has been cancelled because of a fault.
Police and firefighters heavy rescue unit called to B862 crash south of Inverness
Three appliances were sent to the B862 at Scaniport, north of Dores, after 8pm.
Highland Council orders site visit to Culduthel Woods before deciding on new paths plan
Cllr Andrew MacKintosh says ‘there is no desire on behalf of the people of Culduthel Park to stymy the ambitions of the woodland group’
Fears bee population could be angered by buzz from 400-home Inverness housing project
Councillors waved the application through after questioning council officers on the local wildlife and service impact of the housing.
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2014
Today we go back to 2014, in Inverness.
New-look Stagecoach buses set to roll out
A new look inside and out is coming to Stagecoach buses in Inverness and across the Highlands.
New Black Isle Brewery site: First signs of development for new city project appeared just before Travellers pitched up
Travellers are camped on land in Inverness that is part of the new Black Isle Brewery project.
Highland Council grants planning permission for 400 new Culloden homes
Councillors were lukewarm towards the application citing numerous pressures on services locally from the development.
Castlehill care home accused of neglect after Inverness mum ‘dies without dignity’
Relatives of former residents have lifted the lid on conditions they witnessed behind closed doors.
Staff praised for creating ‘calm and welcoming’ environment at Inverness primary school and nursery
Inspectors carried out an inspection Kirkhill Primary School and Nursery Class back in February.
Rescue helicopter’s ‘lucky’ assist for RNLI Kessock after call out to recover stranded casualties at Rosemarkie
Three casualties had to be winched to safety at Rosemarkie on Saturday after an HM Coastguard callout.
‘Street disturbance’ sparks arrest and court appearance
A man is expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Tuesday following a disturbance in the city centre.