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House developed in "total disregard for planning legislation" allowed to stay
The owner of the former Craighead Radio Tower has secured retrospective approval for a two-storey extension and outbuildings erected at the site.
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How these Highland care home residents discovered their artistic streak
‘The art club is one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. Every minute is a joy.’
Inverness woman lives the dream with sweet sound of academic success bringing music therapy to the Highlands
An Inverness music therapist has turned a lifelong dream into reality as she graduates with a degree and major award to boost her specialist business.
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Intelligence into County Lines led police to find man with heroin concealed inside his body
A 20-year-old man was found with heroin inside his person, after police received a tip-off about a County Lines drugs operation in the area.
‘An outpouring of love … an extraordinary man’ – a crowd of close to 500 gathers to line the streets and pay last respects to Gus, the Crazy Golf Guy
They came first in a trickle, then a steady flow, and finally a flood of faces worthy of the nearby River Ness in spate.
Highlander assaulted police officers and threatened to kill their families
He also shouted racial slurs at civilians at Raigmore Hospital, after making threat threatening to stab others in the head or neck.
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2015
Today we go back to 2015
Could you be the next owner of this NC500 beauty spot? "Labour of love" goes on the market after a decade
Borgie Lodge Hotel, near Tongue in north Sutherland, has been lovingly restored and developed over the past decade by Andi and Nigel Carter.
Person taken to hospital after medical emergency
A critical care paramedic, an ambulance and police responded after a person fell ill in Inverness city centre.
Freeport announces appointment of new managing director
Interim managing director Alison Wilson has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.
Finalists for Highland Business Women Awards 2026 revealed
The finalists of a prestigious business awards, celebrating female entrepreneurs across the region, have been selected.
‘It means a lot to me’: Care home hosts first Pride celebration
A care home in Inverness has hosted its first Pride celebration, with residents, relatives and friends coming together for an afternoon of live music.
‘I used to see my tattoos as a barrier’: Nairn woman features in Scotland-wide advertising campaign
A young Highland professional has become one of the faces of a national campaign riffing on her love of tattoos.
Firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats in Inverness
Firefighters took an hour to tackle a blaze at a block of flats on the west side of Inverness late on Tuesday evening.
Cyclists take on 79-mile Monster Challenge for charity
They are raising money for Ronald McDonald House, which helps families with children in hospital.
FIRE RISK: ‘Very high’ wildfire warning issued for next five days in parts of the Highlands
Firefighters are warning of a ‘very high’ risk of serious wildfires across parts of the Highlands over the next five days.
Croy woman caught drink driving on A835 near Conon Bridge
An American woman who moved to the UK for work has been disqualified from the road after being caught drink-driving on the A835 near Conon Bridge.
Man (52) sexually assaulted woman on Pitlochry to Inverness train
A man sexually assaulted a woman during a train journey to Inverness.
Bulldozing of Balloan Road flats edges closer as fencing goes up
The demolition of flats in Inverness is now edging closer, with fencing now being placed around them.
‘Magnificent’ exclusive Highland estate for sale for £1.65m
16-bedroom Polmaily House and its estate, which is run as an exclusive Highland retreat business, is located a short distance west of Drumnadrochit.