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UPDATE: A832 near Munlochy on Black Isle re-opens after earlier collision
The A832 has re-opened following a crash at Munlochy on the Black Isle earlier today.
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Hydro Ness at ‘minimal’ output for months due to dry spring
River levels have been so low in the Ness this spring that Inverness's Hydro Ness power plant has run at "minimal" output for more than two months.
Norovirus suspected as vomiting bug closes Inverness primary school for ‘deep clean’
A suspected Norovirus outbreak has forced the closure of an Inverness primary and nursery school.
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12 motorbikes, e-bikes and a mountain bike worth tens of thousands of pounds stolen from 5 properties
Detectives are investigating a spate of break-ins and thefts of bicycles and motorbikes in Inverness, the Black Isle and nearby areas of Ross-shire.
Police warn motorists to avoid area after crash forces closure of A832 at Munlochy junction
The road has been closed at the junction with the B9162 after police were called to the collision at around 4.25pm today.
Proposals for city-wide heat networks in Inverness are ‘big step forward’ for Highland aim of reaching Net Zero
Plans to bring district heating to parts of Inverness have taken a step forward.
‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall
A hospital patient who suffered a bleed on the brain after a fall in a ward and later died experienced “significant & serious” failings in their care.
Detectives hunt fire-raiser after dog found dead in Inverness flat
Detectives in Inverness are investigating a suspicious fire within a flat that may have killed a dog.
Englishman taking on West Highland Way fundraiser for Highland autism charity
It will be part of a personal challenge to walk to all four cardinal extremes on the United Kingdom mainland.
Cannabis grown in loft ‘to self medicate’
Police raided a man's home and discovered a tub of cannabis and a plant being grown in the loft by the occupant.
Inverness Boys’ Brigade member is one of first recipients of new King’s Medal
A member of the Boys’ Brigade in Inverness has become one of the first recipients of the new King’s Medal, the youth organisation's highest award.
Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes
Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America said that nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.
£1.5m community-led Glen Urquhart hub project near Drumnadrochit backed by £375k funding boost
Glen Urquhart Rural Community Association (GURCA) is leading a £1.5m redevelopment of Glen Urquhart Public Hall.
Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’
MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.
Highland firm celebrates 25 years in bespoke premises that has customers at the forefront
A Highland family-run business is celebrating 25 years in its bespoke premises.
How Inverness takeaway owner launched business after learning how to make sushi on YouTube
Ignacio Reyes has revealed plans to add a restaurant area to the city centre takeaway.
Fine for man who picked up knife in supermarket car park
Doing a favour for a friend landed a man in trouble with the law when he was seen retrieving a knife from a supermarket car park.
‘Nancy’s warmth and understanding will live on’: Inverness joke shop legend remembered
Nancy Rattray ran Rattray's at Inverness Victorian Market from the 1960s to 2020.
The Chieftain owner ‘an emotional wreck’ ahead of last day in charge of Inverness hotel
Liz Lawson was only supposed to look after the venue until the parent company found someone to take over - 13 years later she's preparing to pour her last pint.
Man admits racially-aggravated assault in street
He will be sentenced next month when the case is dealt with alongside two other cases.