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EXCLUSIVE: Rapist’s wife in tirade against Highland Council and ‘unproven victim narratives’
It comes as a crunch meeting is cancelled after David Brown surrenders taxi operator licences.
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Donations plea as heat and holidays hit blood stocks
Blood donation sessions are to be held at two community events later this month.
Civil engineer avoids jail sentence after driving while banned to flee attack at travellers’ site party
A civil engineer came to regret attending a party at a travellers’ site in Inverness after a fight broke out and he was assaulted.
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Nairn contingent rocks at Belladrum as artists and volunteers are hit at music festival
Nairnites were in full force at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, both on stage and among the public.
Rapist taxi driver gives up operator’s licences
Special meeting of the Highland Council was scheduled take place tomorrow.
PICTURES: Yarnbombers return in style with summer display
A team of Nairn creatives has returned to decorate the town with their craftsy works with their latest summer display.
Guga hunt rejection hailed by campaigners
Campaigners who have repeatedly protested in Inverness have praised the decision to block Scotland’s controversial Guga hunt.
Could culture be a cure for the Highlands?
Rhiannon Merritt, of Prosper, poses the question relating to the area’s UK City of Culture bid in her latest column.
Highland distillery jobs under threat as union accuses Diageo of 'sham' redundancy consultation
Fears are growing over possible job losses at some Highland and island whisky distilleries.
‘A total shock’: Inverness worker’s joy after Stagecoach name her UK employee of the year
Dede McTaggart, who has worked for Stagecoach almost 31 years, learned about her success after returning to Inverness from holiday in Tunisia.
Farmers and crofters will be able to apply for up to £20k to ‘modernise operations’ and help the sector to ‘thrive’
“This funding will have far-reaching benefits for agricultural businesses.”
Free family fun day planned for city’s Northern Meeting Park
Giant Jenga, parachute games and balance bikes are among the fun activities at the event, which is open to families with children of any age.
Doctor’s surgery hopes fade as change of use approved
Hopes a building meant for a doctor’s surgery could still become a GP practice are fading after plans for a possible pilates studio were green lit.
Serviceman caught drink-driving on A96 after night at Kinloss Barracks watching football
A 23-year-old serviceman was found drink-driving on the A96 after drinking at Kinloss Barracks while watching football.
‘You have options’ - School leaver’s advice on coping with stresses of exam results day
A school leaver has provided advice on dealing with the stresses of exam results day.
Owners of new £2 million Loch Ness passenger cruise ship bid for alcohol licence
Highland Council will make the decision this week but no objections were received.
PICTURES: Curtain falls on successful Belladrum Festival - as 2027 headliner already booked
Delighted Belladrum organisers have thanked festival-goers for an incredible weekend - and revealed that a headliner has already been booked for 2027.
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2011
Today we go back to 2011
Former award-winning journalist and parliamentary assistant publishes crime novel
As a teenager on work experience at her local newspaper, Olivia Bell gained an insight into writing for a living and discovered the word misogynist.
‘The hardest thing is watching someone you love disappear from you’
After having first-hand experience of losing loved ones to Alzheimer’s, Rob Mitchell will be fundraising by doing the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon.