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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.
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‘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.
Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation
‘I’m not an angel I’m just a woman and any time we make mistakes as a politician we are hung, drawn and quartered by social media.’
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Surprise underwater find delights Loch Ness Monster hunters
An underwater camera lost to the waves since 1970 was found 180 metres below the surface - and its film was still intact.
Film industry spend in Highlands rises to more than £3.5m
Productions such as The Traitors pushed direct spending by the film industry in the Highlands to more than £3.5million in 2024 - its highest level.
Police stop 156 vehicles for road traffic offences during weekend operation in Highlands
Police stopped 156 vehicles in connection with road traffic offences during a two-day operation in the Highlands and Islands.
New chapter starts for Cawdor Deli as new owners set to step in
A village shop and deli in Cawdor is set for a change at the helm as it’s handed over to new owners.
Jewellery theft accused to appear in court following arrest
Police investigating a break-in and jewellery theft at a Nairn house have arrested and charged a man.
Report by Inverness MP Angus MacDonald exposes depths of Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package
The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.
‘We’re only human beings’ Inverness travellers ask for ‘abuse’ to stop after Retail Park move
Travellers opened up to The P&J about their experience in Inverness.
Timetable for looming A9 roadworks on Cromarty Bridge revealed
The timetable for roadworks to a key A9 link in the Highlands has been outlined before it starts next month.
Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence
The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23.
Unpaid work for pervert who thought he was asking child for pictures — but was speaking to undercover police officer
Calum Thomson (61) sent sexual written communications to a girl he believed to be called “Lara”.
Inverness Ice Centre to turn to crowdfunding to cool closure fears over crippling energy costs
The facility still dealing with energy price hikes which have more than doubled their monthly bills.
Mentoring scheme to expand in Highlands with £1000 donation from freemasons
Mentoring services for young people following a difficult start in life are being expanded in the Highlands thanks to help from a masonic lodge.
Council cites camps policy after Travellers leave ‘trail of damage’ at city park
Highland Council will “continue to follow the policy on supporting cooperation” after it was claimed Travellers left “a trail of damage” at a park.
Cattery plan for Daviot site approved
Plans for a cattery near Daviot have been approved .
Demolition plan for former city nursing home site
The owners of a former Inverness nursing home have applied for permission to demolish what remains of the premises.
Diamond and gold jewellery theft sparks police hunt
Police have appealed for witnesses and for people to check their CCTV for possible footage of the thieves following the break-in and theft in Nairn.
Axed nightclub riverside site granted change of use
An application to change the use of existing vacant office space next to Inverness Cathedral has been granted.