Inverness Courier

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT
‘There's so much great talent here’ - Artist’s new exhibition highlights something different
“It's massive, it's exciting, it's colourful… there’s so much to see, it's something for everybody,” says artist Alice Prentice.

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Woman caught drug-driving twice within a three-week period
Nicole Calder (34) had cocaine in her system seven times the limit on two occasions between December 2024 and January 2025.

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT
‘Traumatic’ dog attack a reminder that safety should be top priority
Anthony Collesso was nearly home when his dog Gary was attacked “out of nowhere” by a bully breed.


Specialist wild fire resources trying to protect nearby properties
“Keep windows and doors closed” plea as barley and forestry burns.


A96 clear after crash involving ‘stolen’ car
It had been closed in both directions at Newton of Petty following the crash.


4 fire engines and helicopter tackle fresh wildfire on A939 Nairn-Dava road
Appliances from Inverness, Nairn, Grantown-on-Spey and Forres were scrambled to the scene at 2.35pm amid an active extreme wildfire warning.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Q&A: Lewis McLaughlin on returning to Belladrum Festival
The Edinburgh singer-songwriter reflects on festival memories ahead of his 2025 set.


‘Stolen’ car involved in A96 crash that left 3 in hospital and killed dog
Police have appealed for information and dashcam footage of the cars involved in the crash, which occurred on the A96 at Newton of Petty at 8.45am.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT
Highland teacher charged with sexual offences against a pupil
David Vincent (57) appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court with charges alleging that he engaged in sexual activity with a pupil under the age of 18.


£152 million contract for dualling the A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig section is expected to go to Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd
Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says ‘we are achieving the targets we have laid out, and making steady progress across the corridor’


MSP warns A96 diversion is gridlocked after crash between Inverness and Nairn this morning
Edward Mountain says that traffic on the diversion is barely moving and backroads are jammed as well.


2 people airlifted to hospital after serious 3-car crash on A96
The crash occurred at Newton of Petty at 8.44am. The Scottish Ambulance Service sent 2 air ambulances, 3 ambulances, a trauma team and paramedics.


Thousands without power in Aird and Loch Ness-side communities
The power cut, which is centred on The Aird, is affecting almost 900 homes and businesses - meaning potentially thousands of residents.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT
LibDems ‘pot zero’ plan aims to aims to halve energy bills in a decade
As MP Angus MacDonald slams ‘ludicrous’ Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch renewable energy ‘myths’.


Roadworks set to close busy Inverness street
A busy Inverness road will close for several nights next week while vital resurfacing works take place.


Thunder and heavy rain forecast sparks weather warning for Highlands and Moray
The warning is in force on Saturday and Sunday, amid forecasts for locally persistent rainfall in some parts of Highland and Moray.


A96 closed following crash between Inverness and Nairn
Emergency services are on the scene of the collision, which occurred near Newton of Petty at around 8.46am.


Witness appeal launched after A96 crash leaves one in hospital
Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after a crash on the A96 left one man in hospital.


£9m Highland estate for sale in Great Glen
The Glen Buck Estate, which stretches across almost 9000 acres, includes land at the northern end of Loch Oich.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT
VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience
It all begins with a view already imprinted on the minds of every Invernessian and many beyond - the gently rising approach to the castle itself.

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