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Inverness firm leading transformation of city centre Timpson store hits back at objections
Plans to give this deserted Inverness city centre building a makeover have faced opposition.
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‘Renewables revolution is coming to the Highlands, if you think A9 and A96 are bad now they’re about to get a whole lot worse’
Inverness Chamber of Commerce is pressing for A96 and A9 dualling to be made a priority following next month's election.
Inverness business boss takes salon back to Merkinch roots after parking pain drives him out of city centre
Allan MacKenzie, owner of The Loft Hair Studio, says the move means clients can park right outside the door.
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Man left with brain damage after horror attack near Inverness strip club
Steven Alsop kicked his victim in in the head, leaving him with a traumatic brain injury so bad he had to stop working.
Why Inverness and Nairn could be election’s most UNPREDICTABLE contest
The multiple main players in this election told The Press and Journal their campaign priorities over the next month.
Dramatic drone footage captures hillside near A96 bursting into flames
The fire can be seen spreading along the hillside near the Highland trunk road.
‘Great sadness’ and tributes paid after Inverness darts legend Stephen ‘Stevie’ Grant dies suddenly
He has been described as a great guy who will be deeply missed.
‘Why should I pay another tax to visit my own country?’: Readers react to campervan tax and motorhomers’ contribution to Highland economy
Hundreds of P&J readers have shared their very different views on the divisive topic with some questioning the benefits of motorhomes to the local economy.
Weekend court roll – a torturer and a Sobr drink-driver
Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
Inverness woman reported missing traced safe and well
Danielle Cameron was last seen at about 5pm on Thursday.
Readers’ Gallery: Elgin, Inverness wildlife and beautiful sunsets at Torry and more
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Court round-up: NHS doctors, a care worker and a cyclist all victims of Highland crime
Our reporters have been keeping an eye on the courtrooms of the North and these are just some of the cases that came before sheriffs this week
Fire crews spend more than six hours tackling major gorse blaze near A96
Local residents were asked to keep doors and windows closed due to smoke from the fire.
‘Motorhomes aren’t causing any issues on the North Coast 500, they’re no more of a problem than cars’
Callum Munro, general manager of Inverness’ North 500 Motorhomes rental business, argued that if a motorhome levy is implemented, taxing “all forms of touring vehicles” should be considered.
John Swinney admits Highland housing red tape concerns ‘must be challenged’ to properly solve accommodation crisis
The first minister was on the campaign trail at Inverness housebuilding firm Makar to speak to the business.
Inverness shopworker’s fear after creepy man started following her
Stephen Macdonald's increasingly unnerving behaviour resulted in the police being called and he has now been ordered to stay away from his victim for two years.
Two people charged after £150,000 of drugs seized in Inverness
A man and woman are due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court.
Two men charged after Inverness street attack
A 26-year-old and a 41-year-old were due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court this week.
Eastgate food court: Scran Kitchen boss’s challenges of transforming struggling area into success in eight months
Scott Murray has heard plenty of positive comments from customers after recognising the risk and challenge of taking on the food court.
Future of Inverness after school club at risk as leaks cost groups THOUSANDS due to hut being forced to close
Parents have spoken about how valuable the Muirtown After School Club is to them.