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‘Breaking those trying to make a living’ - Highland business owners tackle assessor on how controversial rates were calculated
Business owners from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to raise their concerns over non-domestic rate price hikes.
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Inverness man pleads not guilty to charge of unsolicited sexual remarks directed at Thurso police officer
An Inverness man is to contest a charge that he directed unsolicited sexual remarks to a woman police officer in Thurso.
Sneak peek at Highlander movie production at Eilean Donan Castle with Henry Cavill
A new clip of Eilean Donan Castle shows a peek into the filming for new blockbuster film starring Henry Cavill, Highlander.
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Storm-ravaged church delighted after grant secures emergency repairs
The Free North Church’s spire suffered £100k of damage during Storm Floris but has now secured the “majority” of funding needed for emergency repairs.
NHS Highland to host Inverness psychology conference
NHS Highland’s Psychology service has announced plans to host a “Psychology Research and Clinical Practice Conference” in Inverness this month.
WATCH: ‘Traffic gridlock is like a blood clot through the arteries of our region’ — urgency over Nairn Bypass delivery finds cross-party support among MSP candidates
The urgency for the construction of the Nairn Bypass received cross-party consensus among MSP candidates at a recent political debate.
Cooking oil thieves strike again
An Inverness city centre business has raised the alarm after another incident of cooking oil theft.
Irresponsible motorists spark bollard plan at Inverness Cathedral
Drivers have been using the cathedral’s grounds as unauthorised car parking to avoid traffic control measures in the local area.
‘Something positive from our loss’: funds raised in memory of great-great-gran who died during A&E wait
The family of Christina Chisholm say it is a comfort to see something positive come out of her passing.
‘Increasing concern’ for missing woman
Rebecca MacDonald (42), from Balblair, was last seen in Inverness city centre shortly after 6pm on Tuesday (April 14).
Karen Gillan and fellow Hollywood stars spotted filming Highlander remake
The Inverness actor and fellow stars Henry Cavill and Kevin McKidd have begun filming the Highlander reboot at Eilean Donan Castle.
Billionaire’s vision for transforming historic Loch Ness-side pub goes before Highland Council planners
A final masterplan for the dramatic transformation of a historic Loch Ness-side inn and its surroundings has gone before Highland Council planners.
Return to ‘genuine local democracy’ at heart of Nairn candidates debate
MSP candidates for the coming Holyrood elections were quizzed on the most pressing topics affecting Nairnshire at a hustings event yesterday.
Lots of Highland Hospice interest in auction with a twist
The event in May ties in with the ongoing royal burgh celebrations and will raise funds for several charities.
Sheriff’s inquiry finds ‘no fault or care failings’ in death of Renee and Andrew MacRae murderer William MacDowell while a prisoner
A sheriff has determined there was no fault or failures in care when the convicted killer of Renee and Andrew MacRae died in custody.
Family’s proud tie to World Cup history
Black Isle resident Carol Elliot’s great grandfather was part of the English side which won the very first World Cup in 1909.
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2014
Today we go back to 2014
Government ‘has it correct on housing’ - First Minister responds to Inverness Chamber election manifesto
It calls for the next government to shore-up business confidence and invest in the Highlands.
‘Abhorrent’: Police welcome 13-year sentence for Highland rapist
Police have welcomed the jailing of an “abhorrent” rapist who subjected two women to a string of offences at locations around the Highlands.
Is outdoor clothing store closing?
Uncertainty surrounds the future of a prominent Inverness outdoor clothing and sports store after its shop unit was listed ‘to let’.