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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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‘Interactive’ Nessie set to surface in Inverness as Whin Park re-opens after £235k refurbishment
An interactive Nessie will be among the thrills in store for youngsters as an Inverness city park re-opens tomorrow.
Police watchdog probe dropped into car fire death crash near Daviot south of Inverness
Independent investigators have dropped a probe into a driver’s death in a car fire after a crash near Daviot.
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Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents
Every Highland resident offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring is being urged to come forward, get jagged and stay protected.
Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth
A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).
Inverness law firm Macleod and MacCallum announce four new associate appointments
An Inverness-based solicitor, estate agent and letting agent has announced a range of promotions within its legal team, with four new appointments.
Delay to beaver project in Glen Affric shows ‘mystifying lack of backbone’, says rewilding charity
A rewilding charity has accused a Scottish Government agency of a “mystifying lack of backbone” after delaying a decision on a beaver release project.
10 people taken to hospital after 3-car crash
Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after 10 people were taken to hospital following a three-car crash at Scaniport.
Bakery celebrates opening of new shop one month after blaze destroyed another store
Award-winning bakery chain, Harry Gow, has celebrated the opening of a new store in Inverness.
Police investigate 3 vehicle crash south of Inverness
Police are investigating a three vehicle crash just south of Inverness.
‘This was our home but it doesn’t feel like our home any more’ - residents say short term let properties are having a negative impact
Retired NHS worker Jacky Kirby has lived in her first-floor apartment in Old Edinburgh Court in Inverness for the past 11 years.
Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them
There may be some merit in it, but it is a penalty on visitors also, says our columnist.
‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return
A controversial parade by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group is to be repeated in Inverness on April 12.
Industrial units development near Balmakeith gets green light
Plans to build seven industrial units near Balmakeith in Nairn were given the green light by councillors yesterday.
Investigation into crash that killed driver near Inverness dropped
Police Scotland referred itself to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) for investigation following the incident.
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.
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.