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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.
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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.
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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.
Springfield boss says ‘obsession with new rules makes it impossible to get anything done’ in housebuilding industry
Innes Smith said it takes approximately four years to get just one new house built on site due to excessive red tape.
New images show how Victorian Inverness manor has been transformed into luxury flats
The show apartment is for sale at offers over £410,000.
Diesel nears £2 at Aberdeen garages as fuel prices continue to rise
Prices for diesel are reaching almost £2 at some north and north-east fuel stations.
Easter egg hunt in Inverness blighted by ‘coordinated swooping attacks’ from gulls
Inverness Bid reported 16 gull-related incidents from the weekend family event.
Former RAF serviceman jailed for sex crimes against teenage girls
Dean Hargreaves was sentenced at the High Court in Stirling for crimes, including sexual assault and sexual coercion, committed between 2014 and 2017.
Car park objections lodged amid ‘road safety’ concerns about Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s community hub
Concerns have been raised the plans would led to queueing traffic on Culduthel Road.
Ember announces new bus service between Inverness and Ullapool
The coach operator is launching the new service from April 29.
SSEN ‘strongly believe’ in future of Fanellan as they lodge appeal with Scottish Government over pivotal substation
The energy developer said the Scottish Government appeal allows the substation proposal to be "fully and fairly considered".
‘Growth market for short-term lets in Inverness can be big benefit to city, but only with right controls’
Holiday let manager Samuel Herbert told The Press and Journal a control area, done correctly, would lead to healthier levels of short-term lets and less frustrated residents in Inverness.
Gallery: Families make the most of Easter Monday in Inverness
Families in Inverness made the most of Easter holidays and spring weather, with sunny skies and outdoor fun across local parks.
Dangerous drug-driver overtook police and hit 120mph on A9
Jake MacDonald was banned from the roads for three years after admitting dangerous driving for the second time.
‘Ardconnel Terrace in Inverness felt our community, too many short-term lets made it feel less friendly and forced us out’
The P&J visited Ardconnel Terrace where there are proposals for 10 new holiday apartments while other locals pay £1,000 per month on rent.
Exclusive true-crime event: An Evening with Professor Dame Lorna Dawson DBE and Alex Prentice KC
The renowned forensic scientist and Scottish prosecutor will discuss their roles in some of Scotland's high-profile cases during this free Inverness event for P&J subscribers.
Highland family’s four-month fight to reclaim £15k from care provider
A BBC Disclosures episode highlighted the ongoing issues between patient families and Morar Care Group.