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Highland Council launches public consultation survey on proposed tourist tax
The proposed scheme would be active across the whole of the Highlands for nine months of the year.
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10 years of Highland Heroes – get set for a special celebration!
We want to hear all about the amazing local heroes in your community – nominations are now open online.
A82 reopened in both directions after road traffic collision
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9:15am.
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Eastgate Shopping Centre for sale
There is a guide pride of £18.5 million.
Eastgate Shopping Centre selling agent reveals options for ex Debenhams store
Proposals are being considered which would give a new owner choices.
High Life Highland appoints violinist as new head of music development
Alexander Davidson has been involved in music tuition for almost 20 years.
£778k Scottish Government funding towards Port of Ardersier offshore wind plans
The funding will support an 18-month engineering design study for production of floating foundations at the Highland site.
‘Pick your own farm’ takeaway expansion plans approved
A popular ‘pick your own’ farm’s customers will soon be able to enjoy a larger hot drink takeaway, after the plans were given the greenlight.
Public invited to open day at Inverness creative space
The artist community of Inverness Creative Academy is giving the public a chance to explore their studios.
Drink-driver caught heading home from night out
The man was caught driving while almost three times the legal limit.
Loch Ness cruise firm achieves Gold Green tourism award for ‘high sustainability standards’
Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises has been recognised for its “commitment to running its business in a sustainable way”.
Objections raised over supported living accommodation at guesthouse
Plans to turn an Inverness guesthouse into supported living accommodation have sparked objections from a community council and some nearby residents.
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2013
Today we go back to 2013
Dancer’s ‘unreal’ role in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
An Inverness dancer has told of the “unmatched” feeling of dancing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
“If I could do it all again…maybe I’d also ask, ‘Are you really okay?’”
In Suicide Prevention Month, Daisy McKenzie on her sister Kerri and the questions that could have been asked but weren’t.
UPDATE: Teenager arrested and charged and one person in ‘serious condition’ after Black Isle early morning crash
One person remains in a serious non-life threatening condition after the single-vehicle crash.
Munlochy to Culbokie back road reopens after morning collision
A back road between Munlochy and Culbokie which had been closed since early morning has reopened, police have confirmed.
‘Missed the main reason why people come to Inverness’: readers on Inverness Castle losses; plus tourist tax debate
YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines.
Jail for man caught carrying knife in city
An Inverness man who was carrying a knife in public has been jailed.
Picture Detective: Can you identify anyone in our latest mystery photographs?
Are you in our latest mystery photos from around the Highlands, or do you know anyone who is?