Audit reveals Highland council credit card shambles
A Highland Council internal audit has revealed a catalogue of problems over the use of council credit cards by employees. Read More
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North academic reveals child abuse ordeal
A north academic who has helped police to catch sexual predators has revealed her own experience of abuse as a child.
Blythswood opens new Inverness facility which will house its foodbank
The Christian charity Blythswood yesterday unveiled a brand new premise on Glebe Street in Inverness that will house its shop and foodbank, aimed at serving the needs of those who require it most.
Audit reveals Highland council credit card shambles
A Highland Council internal audit has revealed a catalogue of problems over the use of council credit cards by employees.
Aberdeen man found safe and well after being reported missing nearly two weeks ago
A north-east man who was missing for nearly two weeks has been traced safe and well.
Inverness hairdresser jailed for blackmail after posing as a woman for nude pics
A blackmailer was jailed for four years and four months yesterday after posing as an amorous young woman online to entrap men and a schoolboy.
Highlands and north-east among ‘best places to live’ in Scotland
Aberdeen has come out tops in a list of the happiest and “most vibrant” places to live in Scotland.
Offensive package sent to Inverness gay parade protester
An Inverness missionary has been sent an offensive package after he led a petition against next month’s proposed gay pride march through the city.
Owner speaks out after dog suffers fishing hook injury in Inverness
The owner of dog who was left needing emergency treatment after being pierced by a stray fishing hook has urged other dog walkers to be careful when walking their pets.
Storm Ali brings severe weather to the Highlands
Storm Ali caused disruption across swathes of the north yesterday as motorists, rail and ferry passengers were hit.
Wave of train cancellations and delays as Storm Ali hits the north
The main rail route south from Inverness was cut off yesterday after the derailment of a freight train at 1.40am just outside Inverness.
Minke whale dies after washing up on Highland beach
A 20ft minke whale has died on a Highland beach despite the desperate efforts of rescuers.
LIVE UPDATES: Trains cancelled between Inverness and the central belt as Storm Ali sweeps across the north and north-east
A freight train derailed near Inverness as Storm Ali sweeps across the north and north-east of Scotland.
The Press and Journal among the most trusted newspapers in the UK
The Press and Journal is one of the most trusted newspapers in the country, new research has found.
Highland councillors throw out plans for ‘Stalinist’ Inverness city centre hotel
Highland councillors have thrown out an application for a hotel on a well-known site in the centre of Inverness, amid claims that the design is a throwback to the 1960s.
Redevelopment of derelict former Highland tourist office welcomed
The proposed development of a derelict former tourist information centre on the outskirts of Inverness has been warmly welcomed by local councillors.
New scheme will help protect flood-hit towns and villages across north and north-east
Flood-hit towns and villages across the north and north-east have had their defences bolstered following the launch of a £420million warning scheme.
Police release CCTV images of missing Aberdeen man Wayne Macmillan
Police have today released CCTV images of the last sighting of missing Aberdeen man Wayne MacMillan as searches continue to trace him.
Storm Ali set to bring high winds and heavy rain to the north and north-east
The north and north-east of Scotland is expected to be battered by high winds and heavy rain tomorrow as the first named storm of the season arrives.
Teens heroically force way into burning Inverness flat to check for trapped victims
A teenager has described the moment his friends forced their way into a burning building to check if anyone was trapped inside.
Culloden Battlefield to host free open day for Inverness residents
The National Trust of Scotland is hosting a free open day for Culloden residents to thank them for their support.
New chief executive for Highland Council
Highland Council’s new chief executive is East Lothian-born Donna Manson, currently children’s services director in the Borders.
More isles ferry disruption ahead as stricken cargo boat blocks Tarbert pier
Travellers to the islands of Harris and North Uist face more days of disruption after a stricken cargo vessel took refuge in Tarbert harbour at the weekend.
Rare meteorite material stolen from Skye
It sounds like something from a science fiction story.
US couple ‘in tears’ as they win legal fight to stay in Inverness
An American couple who have been battling deportation from their Inverness home have told how they were “in tears” when an immigration judge said they could stay in the UK.
Police appeal after fire-raising incident in Inverness
Police in Inverness are appealing for information after a property was significantly damaged by fire-raising at the weekend.
Historic island spruce vying for Tree of the Year title
A decades-old spruce in the heart of Scotland’s whisky country is among the contenders to be named the Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year.
Inverness Castle Viewpoint welcomes 50,000 visitors in less than two years
A popular tourist attraction in Inverness is reaching new heights after welcoming 50,000 visitors in less than two years.
New housing development proposed close to Inverness
Early plans for a possible 111-home development close to Inverness will go before Highland councillors for comment next week.
Clan Buchanan unveils new chief for the first time in 337 years
It is one of the most famous names in Scotland and has been appended to bus and train stations, libraries and art galleries as far afield as the United States and Australia.
SNP MSP urges Scottish Government to hold ‘tourist tax’ consultation
An SNP MSP has called on the Scottish Government to hold a consultation on the proposed introduction of a “tourist tax” in the Highlands.
Four doctor posts worth around £100,000-a-year advertised for Fort William hospital
NHS Highland has advertised four top doctor posts - each worth around £100,000-a-year – for the Belford Hospital in Fort William.
Highland war memorials awarded in Legion Scotland campaign
Four Highland war memorials have received national awards in Legion Scotland’s 2018 campaign.
