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Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants
The administration argues the rise is needed to fund maintenance, repairs, and debt.
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REACTION: Shock from music lovers as £30 million Ironworks hotel plan ‘faces collapse’
Opponents of the Ironworks music venue’s closure have reacted with shock at the possible collapse of plans to redevelop it as a £30 million hotel.
What did Blue Peter kids ask Tom and Luke Stoltman?
Kids asked Tom what if he had ever broken anything just by touching it. His answer triggered much laughter…
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Highlands Council says region is too big and too remote to cut speed limit for cars but backs raising it for HGVs
In its formal response councillors backed the view of officials the road network in the north is too big.
£30 million Ironworks hotel site redevelopment in Inverness reportedly dead in the water
Mystery surrounds the future of the former Ironworks music venue site in Inverness.
WATCH: Search on to find ‘forever home’ for three lynx illegally released into Cairngorms
The three females believed to be less than a year old are all doing well
Fundraiser seeks to bring back heritage trail to Auldearn in bid to showcase rich history of village
An Auldearn artist is offering to paint portraits in a bid to raise funds to revive a historical village trail.
UPDATE: A9 closed after lorry fire south of Aviemore – no casualties
The A9 remains closed near Aviemore after a lorry caught fire blocking the Inverness to Perth route early this morning.
BREAKING: A9 closed near Aviemore after vehicle fire
A vehicle fire has closed the A9 near Aviemore.
Night of drinking to soothe PTSD from a stabbing led man to square up to Inverness police officers
Christopher Connell (47) repeatedly “got in the faces” of officers in Grant Street, and called them c****.
Inverness businessman represents the Highlands at international conference in Dubai
Cristian Voinea, founder of Lead2Leap made the 5000-mile journey to represent Circle Networks’ ‘Highland Circle’ at the inaugural event.
WATCH: Woman jailed after high-speed police chase including mounting pavement and grass banking
“Police decided to terminate the pursuit as it was too dangerous," Inverness Sheriff Court heard.
MP who beat the odds revels in last great job of his life
Our columnist Colin Campbell meets our MP Angus MacDonald.
Ashers: Meet the Nairn family keeping their family bakery and legacy going strong
The bakery — and five generations of the Ashers family — has been serving their base in Nairn since 1877.
‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life
A mum who faced life-threatening complications after giving birth last year said the situation has brought home to her how important giving blood is.
‘Massive’ price reduction for Young’s Auld Sweetie Shop business
A ‘sweet’ deal awaits budding Highland Willy Wonkas after the asking price for traditional sweet shops in Inverness & Aviemore was “massively” cut.
Inverness street shut after water main bursts near bus station
Emergency repairs are being carried out this morning.
Exclusive: Ironworks hotel plan AXED as firm behind development collapses
The application to turn the well-known Inverness site into a 155-room hotel will be withdrawn.
WATCH: New single release for popular Inverness - with The Gellions’ Loft featured in the lyrics
Inverness landmarks such as Loch Ness, Leakey's Bookshop and the Ness Islands feature in a new single and video by a popular local songwriter.
Inverness Kart Raceway track manager set to take to the dancefloor for Strictly Inverness
An Inverness Strictly contestant is set to host a quiz tonight to raise funds for the Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.