Teenager who died after crash involving motorcycle near Wick named by police
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Weekend court roll – a dishonest former footballer and a crossbow confrontation
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Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
Ullapool musician’s Britain’s Got Talent journey ends after semi-final public vote
BGT judge Bruno Tonioli joked that his performance "gave him a hangover."
GALLERY: Highlights from the Taste of Nairn Festival 2025
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Taste of Nairn is back tomorrow! Don’t miss out on local food, live music, and exciting activities. Check out today’s highlights in our photos.
Firefighters battle blaze at Tomnahurich Cemetery
Two appliances were sent to the scene.
Readers’ Gallery: Tributes to VE Day in Buckie, Bow Fiddle Rock and more ‘Through Your Lens’
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New owners return to Oban’s Tartan Tavern with plans for community revival
Frances and Colin Davren are back behind the bar—this time as owners—at the Tartan Tavern in Oban, with big plans to make the historic pub a welcoming community hub.
Inverness doctor lifts lid on NHS struggles for patients and staff
Dr Iain Kennedy responded to the P&J’s in-depth survey of readers’ NHS experiences.
Why this Skye 20-year-old swapped beautician plans for fishing career
Daughter of Kenny Lamond, Brooke is embracing the hard work of creel fishing.
Cyclist, 37, taken to hospital after Inverness city centre crash
Castle Street closed for several hours as collision investigators attended the scene.
Highland coach who persuaded teen boys to pose naked launches appeal bid
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Robert "Robbie" Paulin is appealing both his conviction and two-year jail sentence.
Hillwalker photographed last moments of tragic paramotor crash in Highlands
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Paul Nelson told a fatal accident inquiry he saw the fatal collision between cameraman Dan Burton and conservationist Sacha Dench.
Island news
Works totalling £7 million begins on Orkney deep water quay despite project still awaiting final approval
Duo jailed after police seize £135,000 of heroin in Lerwick drugs bust
Music festival warning: Bring your own supplies as island hit by food shortages
Skye shotgun killer denied appeal hearing by judges
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Weekend court roll – a dishonest former footballer and a crossbow confrontation
Firefighters battle blaze at Tomnahurich Cemetery
Cyclist, 37, taken to hospital after Inverness city centre crash
Highland coach who persuaded teen boys to pose naked launches appeal bid
Busy Inverness city centre road closed for much of the day after crash between vehicle and cyclist
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Teenager who died after crash involving motorcycle near Wick named by police
Weekend court roll – a dishonest former footballer and a crossbow confrontation
Ullapool musician’s Britain’s Got Talent journey ends after semi-final public vote
GALLERY: Highlights from the Taste of Nairn Festival 2025
Readers’ Gallery: Tributes to VE Day in Buckie, Bow Fiddle Rock and more ‘Through Your Lens’
New owners return to Oban’s Tartan Tavern with plans for community revival
Inverness doctor lifts lid on NHS struggles for patients and staff
Why this Skye 20-year-old swapped beautician plans for fishing career
Highland coach who persuaded teen boys to pose naked launches appeal bid
Hillwalker photographed last moments of tragic paramotor crash in Highlands
Houses ‘just for locals’ approved in Sutherland village amid rise of NC500 Airbnbs
Busy Inverness city centre road closed for much of the day after crash between vehicle and cyclist
Works totalling £7 million begins on Orkney deep water quay despite project still awaiting final approval
Cameraman killed in paramotor crash had been left ‘shaken’ by earlier landing
Duo jailed after police seize £135,000 of heroin in Lerwick drugs bust
Music festival warning: Bring your own supplies as island hit by food shortages
Nuclear bosses given Dounreay danger warning after machinery falls – injuring worker
Skye shotgun killer denied appeal hearing by judges
Revealed: The private Scottish island where David Beckham celebrated 50th birthday
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Norovirus outbreak forces lockdown at Belford Hospital in Fort William
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Highland family forced out of home by neighbour’s ‘persistent’ smoking – as housing society made to apologise
‘Amazing staff’ rise to challenge of lack of fresh fruit or bread supplies in island Co-op – as retailer hit by cyber attack
