Window cleaner accused of sexually assaulting 87-year-old dementia sufferer
A window cleaner has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting an 87-year-old dementia sufferer - after offering her a sensual massage. Read More
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Missing Highland teenager traced by police
Police have confirmed that missing Highland teenager Lucy Lansdell has been traced.
Inverness charity box thief has sentence deferred
An Inverness thief and drug addict had his sentence deferred until next month for a final assessment for an addiction treatment order.
Man breaches court order by contacting ex-partner
An Easter Ross man who had been under a court order not to approach or contact his ex-partner defied the ban and frightened her, a court heard yesterday.
Autism group slams Highland Council over education cuts
A Highland charity which supports children with special needs and their families has blasted Highland Council for teacher cuts.
Window cleaner accused of sexually assaulting 87-year-old dementia sufferer
A window cleaner has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting an 87-year-old dementia sufferer - after offering her a sensual massage.
Retired accountant accused of killing Inverness friend in car crash
A retired accountant has been accused of causing the death of a pensioner friend in a fatal smash.
Scottish Parliament has legislative ability to ban fracking, QC suggests
The Scottish Government has been urged to ban fracking after the publication of a legal opinion indicating that it is within the power of MSPs to do so.
Pro-independence campaigners turn out for citizens march in Inverness
Around 1,000 people marched through the Highland city yesterday in support of Scotland's independence.
Inverness man who threatened to stab ex-partner in the eyes avoids jail
A 37-year-old Inverness man who threatened to stab his ex-partner in the eyes was ordered to carry out 108 hours of unpaid community work yesterday.
VIDEO: Step-by-step guide on how to photograph the Northern Lights
With the Northern Lights visible to see tonight, here is our amateurs guide to photographing the famous aurora borealis.
Inverness blackmailer who posed as young woman online found with rape footage on his phone
A blackmailer who was jailed after posing as an amorous young woman online to entrap men and a schoolboy was found to have footage of him raping a man on his phone.
Witness appeal after man spotted acting ‘indecently’ in Highland woodland
Police in Inverness are appealing for information following reports of a man acting indecently within Culloden Woods.
Inverness police release picture of jogging trousers as part of indecent assault inquiries
Police have renewed their appeal for information following an indecent assault in Inverness earlier this month.
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New city centre housing development in Inverness moves a step closer
The demolition of a former city centre store - paving the way for a new housing development - is near completion.
River Ness artwork project to go ahead despite strong opposition
A row has erupted over the controversial £240,000 art project on the River Ness getting the go ahead despite growing opposition - and an online petition signed by more than 1,000 people.
Three arrested after £60,000 worth of drugs found in Inverness
Cocaine with a street value of around £60,000 has been recovered in Inverness following searches of a vehicle and a property in the city.
Ultra-endurance cyclists share their adventures as part of Etape Loch Ness celebrations
The fastest woman to cycle round the world and a Commonwealth mountain biker - who is pretty speedy herself - will share tales of their endurance adventures at a Loch Ness Etape event.
Famous Shakespeare play to be revived in Aberdeen
One of the world's most famous plays will be unveiled in Aberdeen this week.
Scottish Government declare public health emergency after dramatic rise in hard drugs seizures
Seizures of hard drugs in Scotland have risen dramatically leading to calls for the Scottish Government to declare a public health emergency.
Proud Ness aims to attract 6,000 in second year of LGBT event
A second Pride march in support of the LGBT community in the Highlands is to be held in Inverness this summer.
Migrant workers have been ‘sticking plaster’ for labour shortages on Scotland’s farms
Long-term reliance on migrant workers has been a “sticking plaster” for labour shortages across Scotland’s farms, MPs heard today.
New health chief pledges three-pronged approach to tackle NHS Highland crisis
The new Highland health chief has pledged a three-pronged approach to tackle the crisis-hit authority – with the bullying scandal at the top of his agenda.
Body found on California coast is not missing Inverness busker
Cops in the US continue to carry out inquiries to locate a missing Inverness busker after ruling out that a body discovered along the coast from his last known location belonged to him.
Kinship care event at Caledonian Stadium kicks off awareness week
Carers and representatives gathered yesterday at the Caledonian Stadium in Inverness to mark the beginning of Kinship Care Week.
Woman thought she would black out as partner seized her by the neck
A woman told police she thought she would black out as her partner seized her by the neck in their Inverness home.
Thief’s drunken break-in at Highland shop caught on CCTV
A thief’s drunken break-in to his neighbourhood shop was filmed on CCTV and it enabled police to arrest the culprit shortly afterwards.
The Muirburn Season: Your rights and responsibilities explained
Police and partner agencies in Skye & Lochalsh are reminding landowners about their rights and responsibilities if burning vegetation during muirburn.
Hundreds take part in Inverness car cruise memorial
Hundreds of motoring enthusiasts took part in a car cruise at the weekend in memory of a city crash victim.
Sheepdog trials are a big success for Highland charity
A long-standing Highland charity sheepdog trial attracted dozens of competitors from across the country at the weekend – raising hundreds of pounds in aid of a local animal shelter.
Car cruise held in honour of Inverness crash victim Shaun Allan
Motoring enthusiasts will host a car cruise in the city today in memory of Shaun Allan who was killed in a crash last year.
Hospital staff put their best foot forward to raise funds in memory of youngster
Staff at Raigmore Hospital are attempting to clock up almost 900 miles in memory of a brave youngster.
