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Drink-driving charge for motorist who crashed car and abandoned it ‘in middle of road’

03 March 2025
Drink-driving charge for motorist who crashed car and abandoned it ‘in middle of road’

Drink-driving charge for motorist who crashed car and abandoned it ‘in middle of road’

03 March 2025

The incident occurred on the A835 during a police crackdown on the NC500. In other checks elsewhere a driver failed a drug test at Bonar Bridge.


Prominent former household goods store and flat could be yours for £115,000

28 February 2025
Prominent former household goods store and flat could be yours for £115,000

Prominent former household goods store and flat could be yours for £115,000

28 February 2025

A former household goods, newsagents and stationer which has sat empty for several years is back up for sale.


Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

27 February 2025
Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

27 February 2025

Business leaders across the Highlands have united to back calls for changes to planned tourist levies.


Rail travel just got even cheaper for Highland Railcard holders

27 February 2025
Rail travel just got even cheaper for Highland Railcard holders

Rail travel just got even cheaper for Highland Railcard holders

27 February 2025

Rail travel for families with a Highland Railcard just got even cheaper - after ScotRail announced it can now be used with its Kids for a Quid scheme.


Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

27 February 2025
Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

27 February 2025

But despite being ordered to make a number of improvements - including on infection outbreak reporting - the inspectors also reported many strengths.


Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

26 February 2025
Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

26 February 2025

Moving Raigmore Hospital’s mailroom to the Longman is “hard to justify” and “robust steps must be taken” to prevent impacts on tests, an MSP has said.


PICTURES: Red Arrows delight onlookers with spectacular stunts on Highland and Moray visit

25 February 2025
PICTURES: Red Arrows delight onlookers with spectacular stunts on Highland and Moray visit

PICTURES: Red Arrows delight onlookers with spectacular stunts on Highland and Moray visit

25 February 2025

The world famous Red Arrows aerial display squadron have been wowing Highland and Moray onlookers on their latest training trip to the region.


Police appeal after thieves target Dornoch restaurant

24 February 2025
Police appeal after thieves target Dornoch restaurant

Police appeal after thieves target Dornoch restaurant

24 February 2025

Cooking oil was stolen from the restaurant. It comes amid a rise in such thefts in the UK as thieves seek to capitalise on increasing prices.


PICTURES: ‘Dog Eared’ subject fuels the imagination of camera club photographers

23 February 2025
PICTURES: ‘Dog Eared’ subject fuels the imagination of camera club photographers

PICTURES: ‘Dog Eared’ subject fuels the imagination of camera club photographers

23 February 2025

The magic of the mundane proved an inspiration for members of a local camera club when they held their latest monthly competition.


Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025
Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025

‘Shambolic’ Raigmore Hospital staff shortages left a man traumatised after waiting two months for urgent surgery to tackle a life-and-death condition.


Hotel transformation given green light by planners

23 February 2025
Hotel transformation given green light by planners

Hotel transformation given green light by planners

23 February 2025

A Coigach hotel will be restored to its original appearance after plans to demolish several modern extensions and renovate it were approved.


Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025
Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025

‘Shambolic’ Raigmore Hospital staff shortages left a man traumatised after waiting two months for urgent surgery to tackle a life-and-death condition.


Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

21 February 2025
Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

21 February 2025

Fans of the Red Arrows who didn’t get to see the world-famous aerial display team in action in the Highlands last year may get another chance.


£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

20 February 2025
£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

20 February 2025

A £4 million upgrade of the runway lighting system at Inverness Airport, which will reduce energy use by up to 80 per cent, is complete.


Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025
Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.


70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025
70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

17 February 2025
PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

17 February 2025

The iconic Rose Window which has languished in storage for decades has finally taken up pride of place in its new home at Inverness Castle.


Caravan break-ins at campsite spark police appeal for witnesses

13 February 2025
Caravan break-ins at campsite spark police appeal for witnesses

Caravan break-ins at campsite spark police appeal for witnesses

13 February 2025

Thieves are being hunted after “a number” of static caravans were broken into at a campsite in Dornoch.


Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025
Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025

A new major health study in the fight against asbestos-related cancer has recruited Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital, and is seeking Highland volunteers.


Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

10 February 2025
Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

10 February 2025

A motorcycle MOT garage could be set to open on an Easter Ross industrial estate after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


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