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‘Super pylons’ contractor Murphy under fire over Brora compound

‘Super pylons’ contractor Murphy under fire over Brora compound

Brora Community Council claims Murphy has flouted planning requirments over the compound it is establishing in Brora.


Exclusive: Top New Craigs mental health professionals speak for the first time about losing a patient

Exclusive: Top New Craigs mental health professionals speak for the first time about losing a patient

Dr Neil McNamara says ‘there will be a sadness there, a sorrow’ and a ‘terrible sense of guilt’.


‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

A plea has been made for former railway workers’ cottages in the Flow Country to be given official recognition for their historic importance.


Inverness contestant in The Great British Sewing Bee wins Garment of the Week

Inverness contestant in The Great British Sewing Bee wins Garment of the Week

Inverness student Órla Ní Eadhra has continued to impress The Great British Sewing Bee judges, winning Garment of the Week in last night’s episode.


What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Don’t miss Durness Highland Gathering which takes place at Shore Park from noon today


Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

But around 10 other local MPs and MSPs are expected in Inverness with some yet to confirm.


Inverness to Wick and Thurso train KO’d after signalling fault

Inverness to Wick and Thurso train KO’d after signalling fault

ScotRail has cancelled this evening’s train service from Inverness to Wick.


Tain man downloaded ‘graphic’ images of children being abused

Tain man downloaded ‘graphic’ images of children being abused

A 49-year-old Tain man who downloaded and retained over 200 images of children being abused on four electronic devices has escaped a jail sentence.


£93k windfall to make Fearn Abbey campaigners’ ‘dream a reality’

£93k windfall to make Fearn Abbey campaigners’ ‘dream a reality’

It won the grant from the Scottish Land Fund. Glenelg’s community also received almost £93k to help buy a village shop and retain it in the community.


Tain care home Innis Mhor gets go-ahead for £2.2m expansion

Tain care home Innis Mhor gets go-ahead for £2.2m expansion

It’s the second expansion go-ahead for the company in a matter of weeks and comes in response to surging demand.


Woman killed in A96 crash near Inverness airport named

Woman killed in A96 crash near Inverness airport named

A woman killed in last night’s crash on the A96 Inverness to Nairn road has been named as 65-year-old Alison Campbell.


Ullapool 103-year-old’s speedboat tour of Loch Broom

Ullapool 103-year-old’s speedboat tour of Loch Broom

An Ullapool 103-year-old was treated to a tour of Loch Broom on a speedboat, thanks to a kind-hearted local group.


£1million boost for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

£1million boost for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has made a significant £1 million commitment to the Caithness and North Sutherland Fund over the next 3 years.


Highland comedians shun Edinburgh Fringe for home tour – with costs ‘no laughing matter’

Highland comedians shun Edinburgh Fringe for home tour – with costs ‘no laughing matter’

Coming to a town near you … three Highland stand-ups have shunned the ‘extortionate’ Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a north comedy tour.


‘It is so disrespectful’: Brora Community Council’s anger after SSEN pylon line contractor withdraws from meeting at last minute

‘It is so disrespectful’: Brora Community Council’s anger after SSEN pylon line contractor withdraws from meeting at last minute

Brora Community Council had expected a representative from Murphy to attend its meeting yesterday evening.


Who will Golspie Sutherland face in the Scottish Cup Preliminary Round?

Who will Golspie Sutherland face in the Scottish Cup Preliminary Round?

Draw was made on Wednesday night.


Boss says Brora need to learn lessons from League Cup campaign

Boss says Brora need to learn lessons from League Cup campaign

Cattachs begin league title defence.


Father and daughter battle it out for top honours at Highland mart show

Father and daughter battle it out for top honours at Highland mart show

Father and daughter battled it out for top honours and trade on the day was described as “rip-roaring”.


Donald Trump set for two stops in Moray during Scotland trip

Donald Trump set for two stops in Moray during Scotland trip

President Trump is expected to touch down twice in Moray, new flight restrictions have revealed.


Creativity is being used as a method of rehabilitation at HMP Inverness

Creativity is being used as a method of rehabilitation at HMP Inverness

An exhibition of artworks created by prisoners at HMP Inverness is on display at Dornoch Cathedral.


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