Conman posed as Highland clan chieftain in £1.6million fraud scheme
A conman who posed as a clan chieftain to trick investors in a US-based £1.6million fraud has been jailed for four years. Read More
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Inverness flats evacuated as fire breaks out
An Inverness block of flats was evacuated for more than an hour tonight after a cooking fire blazed out of control on the ground floor of the building.
More than 12,000 sign delivery charges petition
A campaign to end the practice of unfair charges for the delivery of goods to the mainland Highlands has been backed by more than 12,000 people.
Outlook bright for Inverness viewpoint attraction
Visitor numbers at the Inverness Castle Viewpoint are over and above projections by almost 30%.
Loch Ness trail could lead to ‘huge economic boost’
A 360-degree trail around Loch Ness for walkers, cyclists and horse riders could bring a huge economic boost to the Highlands.
Revellers and artists leave festival with a groove
Organisers have received “incredible feedback” from all performers at this year’s Groove Loch Ness music festival.
Fed-up residents use ‘illegal’ cones to keep parking spaces
A group of Inverness residents have placed traffic cones on their street to stop others parking there, sparking a council offer of consultation to make it a permit zone.
Prince Charles monitoring potential danger of alien pink salmon in Scottish rivers
Prince Charles is set to wade into the threat of alien pink salmon invading Scotland’s rivers.
Park owner ‘stressed and hurt by false accusations’
The owners of the former Black Isle Wildlife Park have spoken of the “stress and upset” caused by what they say are false accusations of animal neglect.
City bypass ‘on schedule for December opening’
Dramatic new views have opened up with the latest milestone in the construction of a long-awaited Inverness bypass.
Conman posed as Highland clan chieftain in £1.6million fraud scheme
A conman who posed as a clan chieftain to trick investors in a US-based £1.6million fraud has been jailed for four years.
Disabled man injured in daylight attack
A disabled man was left injured on the ground after the latest attack in Inverness city centre.
Lifeboats launched after reports of flares being fired at Fortrose and Aberdeen
The Kessock lifeboat was launched at around 10.30pm on Friday night after reports of a flare being set off in the Fortrose area.
Can you help identify man spotted acting suspiciously?
Police are appealing for help after they received reports of a young man acting suspiciously in Beauly.
Bravery of witnesses praised as robber locked up
Police in Inverness have thanked witnesses for their bravery after a member of an armed gang was jailed for nine years.
VIDEO: North weather warning as south of border basks
Weather warnings have been put in place across the north and north-east today as forecasters predict heavy rain and thunder showers.
Man taken to hospital after city centre attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Inverness city centre.
Council chief ‘disappointed’ after police talks
Highland Council chiefs appear to have failed in a fresh attempt to influence controversial police reforms.
Man who grabbed girl, 2, on bus ordered to stay sober
An Inverness man who grabbed a two-year-old girl on a bus and began singing to her was ordered to pay the child £250 in compensation.
Police investigate reports of attempted abduction of schoolboy
Police are investigating after reports of the attempted abduction of a schoolboy in Inverness.
Brain tumour diagnosis for Nairn County player
Loved ones have rallied round a Highland League footballer who has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour.
Member of armed gang jailed over ‘terrifying’ house raid
A member of an armed gang who terrorised a businessman and his wife in their Inverness home was jailed for nine years yesterday.
Cocaine and herbal cannabis worth around £16,500 found in car on A9
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after police recovered class A and B drugs from a car on the A9.
Team to run in memory of brave brain tumour mum
An army of runners will be pounding the streets of Inverness next month in memory of a tragic Highland mum who died from a brain tumour.
First birthday for babies born to twins on same day
They are the twin brothers who hit the headlines when they became dads on the same day.
Why this pub is heralding Christmas 131 days early
Christmas is still 131 days away – but that has not stopped one Inverness pub getting into the festive spirit early.
Park denies animals are neglected despite petition
Almost 130,000 people have backed a petition for the closure of the former Black Isle Wildlife Park, citing alleged animal neglect.
Highland derby flare could land football fan in jail
A football fan could face a jail sentence after throwing a flare on to the pitch at a crunch Highland derby.
Delays on first day of Cromarty Bridge repair works
Traffic queued the length of the Cromarty Bridge yesterday on the first day of a £1.5million repair project which will last half a year.
VIDEO: Foreign salmon invasion caught on film
The first footage of an alien salmon spawning in UK waters has been recorded on the River Ness – sparking fears of a major threat to native species.
Biker in 130mph A9 police chase
A motorcyclist sped on a busy Highland road unaware that he was being followed by police for several miles.
Study reveals vital role of tourism in Scotland
The Highlands welcomes more overnight visitors than Glasgow each year, according to a study showing the industry’s “vital impact” on local communities.
Former hospital getting luxury homes treatment
Work is progressing to transform a blaze-hit Inverness hospital into an upmarket housing development.
