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Slight increase in roads budgets set against £233 million repairs backlog
A 2.15 per cent increase to the roads budget for 2026/27 is set to be agreed by councillors at a meeting on Thursday.
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Nairn firms lead demolition of historic former clubhouse at Highland golf course
Work has started on the demolition of Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s historic former clubhouse.
Wet Wet Wet coming to Inverness’s Eden Court
The band are set to bring a new acoustic tour to the Highland capital this spring.
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Nairn care home for the elderly described as ‘like a five star hotel’ earns glowing praise from industry watchdog
A Nairn nursing home described by one elderly resident as “like a five star hotel” has earned glowing praise from an industry watchdog.
Snow and ice warning issued for Highlands by Met Office
Up to 10cm of snow is forecast locally on higher routes, but accumulations will also be possible even to low levels where showers hit.
Bad Actress cap huge 12 months with Scottish Live Music Awards nomination
Band on shortlist due to their dynamic live performances.
Furniture chain eyeing up new site in Inverness?
Furniture chain Gillies could be eyeing up a move to a larger store in Inverness, after a planning application was lodged with Highland Council.
Man had firearm without correct paperwork
The weapon might be confiscated from the 34-year-old.
Busy Inverness road open again after crash victim taken to hospital
A busy Inverness road has reopened four hours after a crash that saw one injured person taken to hospital.
Campaign award honours those who shared their stories
News Editor Gregor White on what winning campaign of the year at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball means to the team.
Nairn historic building gets almost £60k of funding boost for major uplift plans
A project to transform a Nairn historic building was granted a boost of almost £60,000 after councillors approved funding today.
Street row ends in three-figure fines for mother and son
The victim of their threatening or abusive behaviour was the son’s ex-partner.
Inverness city centre road closed after crash
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash forced the closure of a busy Inverness road.
Allotments and community garden with ‘stunning’ view get the green light
Plans for a community garden and allotments in a Black Isle village have been approved by Highland Council.
‘This was a stupid mistake’ - 53-year-old admits after exposing himself to paedophile vigilante group
He told police “I know I should not have done it" during raid on his home.
Nairn man admits sending indecent communication to undercover officer he thought was 13-year-old girl
A 65-year-old man thought he was sending sexualised messages to a 13-year-old girl when it was actually an undercover police officer.
Community coffee morning marks two-year milestone
Eastgate’s popular coffee morning celebrates its second anniversary this month.
‘Weak’ leadership blamed for slow progress in raising standards at Inverness secondary school
‘Weak’ leadership at an Inverness secondary school is hindering efforts to raise attainment among pupils, inspectors say.
Musicians saddle up for coast-to-coast charity cycle
The coast-to-coast challenge will take cyclists from Inverness to Oban - with every penny going to charity.
Have your say on 400-home plan in Inverness as consultation continues
Highland Council invites Inverness community to comment on plan for up to 400 new homes.