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UPDATE: Highland MP raises Torridon folk-rock frontman’s World Cup woes in the House of Commons
A Highland MP has raised the case of a constituent blocked from travelling to the FIFA World Cup finals on the floor of the House of Commons.
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UPDATE: Fire crews ‘dampening down’ after massive blaze destroys Easter Ross potato farm
A major blaze that tore through a potato farm in Easter Ross is under control.
‘Most people learn how pay works the hard way’ - businesswoman aims to help school leavers improve financial literacy
A new book aimed at helping young people understand pay, work and money before they leave school is to be launched in Inverness.
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City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2014
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SAVE OUR FLIGHTS: Inverness Chamber questions if Holyrood ‘understands’ Highland travel issues
Colin Marr says ‘businesses who trade in both Inverness and one of the Islands will now not be able to make a day visit’.
Beauly housebuilding sparks neighbour’s ire
At least one Beauly resident is “planning an urgent house move” over what she says are unacceptable levels of disruption from a housing development.
Trio of takeaways approved for A9 hub
The developer had asked the council to amend its original planning application.
Paedophile locked up for 3 years over stash of thousands of indecent child images and videos
Jake Milne (21), of HMP Inverness, was sentenced to a combined three years in prison for charges connected to nearly 4000 images and 521 videos.
PICTURES: Scale of major farm fire damage revealed
A major blaze at a potato farm in Easter Ross has caused massive damage to the site, new pictures of the fire have revealed.
Celebration of life to be held for inspiration of Sophie’s Story
Three-year-old Sophie Mason passed away last week after her 20-month fight with incurable rare condition Batten Disease.
UPDATE: Major farm blaze sparks ‘keep windows closed’ plea to residents
People living near a major farm blaze in Easter Ross have been asked to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke.
WORLD CUP WOE: Highland folk-rock hero’s plight raised in UK Parliament as travel plans hang by thread
Highland folk-rock hero Kenny Smith is growing more hopeful he can salvage his USA World Cup dream with his travel plight raised in the UK Parliament.
PICTURES: Huge fire sparks large emergency response with smoke visible for miles
Seven fire engines were on the scene, or en route, at the time of writing, alongside two specialist units. Smoke from the blaze is visible from Nairn.
‘It’s been an honour’: New chair for Eden Court Theatre as incumbent steps aside
Eden Court Theatre has announced a change at the top - after its chair stood down after seven years in the post.
‘An absolute shambles of bureaucracy!’ – Highland folk-rock hero among Scotland fans hit by nightmare FIFA World Cup visa blow
A Highland folk-rock hero is facing FIFA World Cup heartbreak and the loss of “not far off 20 grand” after a shock American visa cancellation.
Missing dog mystery sparks police appeal
The dog was found in Firth View Road in Inverness on Tuesday evening, and police are now trying to reunite it with its family.
E-scooter crash leaves man in ‘serious’ condition in hospital
A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital with “serious” injuries following the crash in Inverness on Tuesday night.
Missing Inverness man found after police appeal to public
A man reported missing from the Inverness area last Saturday has been found.
From bankruptcy at 22 to national recognition: How one Highland entrepreneur turned failure into fuel for success
A Highland car dealership has earned national recognition, with its owner reflecting on his journey to success.
Man admits Inverness assault
A man who admitted assaulting a woman in Inverness will be sentenced next month.