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A82 rock slope safety netting disruption to last 3 months, drivers warned
Motorists on the busy A82 trunk road are facing three months of disruption while safety netting is installed on the rocky slopes above the route.
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Surprise inspections result in improvement recommendations at New Craigs Hospital
Several recommendations were made, but inspectors also highlighted a number of positives too, including the staff.
Inverness outdoor retailer set to change hands in early 2025
The Inverness' Blacks store, on Academy Street, will be converted to a GO Outdoors Express store in January 2025.
Drug trafficking Inverness rapist made £6k from life of crime
But court heard he only had a fraction of that available to hand over to authorities.
Storm Ashley causes cancellations to ScotRail services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh
The 8.55am train from Inverness to Kyle has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.
Dance group of disabled and non-disabled teenagers to shine on region’s biggest stage
This year’s performance will give a stage to groups hailing from Inverness to Portree, Wick to Fort William and even Elgin.
Emergency department’s new approach to identify undiagnosed infection in Inverness patients
NHS Highland is about to start a pilot project of opt-out blood borne virus testing in the emergency department in Raigmore Hospital.
NAIRN VOICES: What are the most haunted places in Nairnshire?
Nairn Museum curator Annie MacDonald takes us through the folklore and legends of haunted places in the county.
HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland
SSEN Transmission has pledged to support the delivery of more than 400 new homes in the region.
Inverness Campus footpaths to be extended to boost walker safety
Pedestrians passing through the Inverness Campus could soon be a little safer amid plans to create footpaths so they don't have to walk in the road.
Drug dealing Inverness rapist back in court to hand over ill-gotten gains
Adam Pentacost, 34, used force to commit a series of rapes involving two much younger victims during assaults in Inverness.
Second man in court over alleged Kirkwall attempted murder
Kyle Christie, 29, appeared in private at Kirkwall Sheriff Court today facing two allegations.
WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades
"I stopped wearing make-up. It feels so much better to not. Part of me felt like a fraud covering up,” she said.
Community ‘buzz’ as Black Isle Gathering returns to Fortrose
A popular Black Isle event bringing together ‘the buzz’ of its community was back in force yesterday.
UPDATE: A9 near Aviemore reopens after collision
The A9 has reopened after having been restricted in both directions following a car crash north of Aviemore.
A9 restricted in both directions after crash near Aviemore
The A9 is currently restricted near Aviemore after a collision near Aviemore.
10-year-old restores entrepreneur's headstone to former glory
Lochardil Primary pupil embarked on a mission to restore the headstone of Loganair’s founder.
Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project
A fast-fading dialect from a distinct Black Isle community is being given a shot in the arm from a talented young musician.
Nairn singer ‘chuffed’ at fundraiser as she prepares to perform at Ness Factor 2024 final
A Nairn singer is hoping to give an ‘emotional performance’ as she prepares to hit the stage for the Ness Factor 2024 final on Saturday.
Banned driver admits he was ‘extremely stupid’
A construction company boss narrowly avoided jail after a sheriff criticised his attitude, describing  him as “full of self importance".