Inverness Courier

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:19:33 GMT
Power cuts hit 200-plus of homes and businesses east of Loch Ness
More than 200 properties south-east of Loch Ness were without power this morning.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:28:55 GMT
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Charity tins and booze stolen in late-night break-ins
A man stole charity tins from Inverness supermarkets in late-night break-ins.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT
£700k city centre shop refit plan approved
The approved building warrant will enable the owners of Sports Direct to fit out the vacant former Home Bargains store at Rose Street Retail Park.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:36:58 GMT
Man told undercover police officers that he wanted to abuse children as young as 6 years old
A man who spoke to two undercover police officers on a porn site, told them he wanted to sexually abuse children.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
‘Hard work and dedication’ see north care home group storm to finals in three top UK awards
A care home group serving the north in in the running for three top UK awards.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Have your say on plans to ‘regenerate’ abandoned Torvean Quarry
Residents are being invited to share views on plans to turn Inverness’s disused Torvean Quarry into a national infrastructure skills centre.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:04:38 GMT
Police investigate knife incident at Ness Castle Primary after pupil threatens two kids
The alleged perpetrator was disarmed by staff but Highland Council is slammed for waiting to inform parents.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Inverness youth initiative returns to city centre
A youth initiative held over three weeks will return to Inverness after a successful pilot last year.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:31 GMT
Date revealed for 2027 Inverness Half Marathon and 5K
It was a record breaking 2026.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:24:18 GMT
Former school ‘janitor’ jailed after being snared by vigilante paedophile hunters
A former ‘janitor’ at Millburn Academy has been jailed after being snared by a vigilante group after he communicated sexually with one of its members.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:05:22 GMT
Young musicians win at world’s largest schools piping event
Delighted young pipers and drummers from across the area are celebrating after winning awards at the world’s largest schools piping event.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT
‘Take ownership of the buses’: Highland bus fare cap reaction
YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:46:43 GMT
North Coast 500 enters next chapter under new leadership
Clare Winskill has been named executive chair of North Coast 500 as the route enters its next chapter.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:58:25 GMT
A9 traffic lights disruption warning issued ahead of works
Motorists are being warned that temporary traffic lights will be in place later this week.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Second public event on plans for 600 new homes to be held this week
Public consultation over plans which could see up to 600 homes built in Ardersier is continuing with a second public event this week.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT
‘Significant’ new tool launched in Inverness to tackle bullying and racism
Anti-racism and bullying efforts now have a “significant” new tool at their disposal following the launch of a new initiative in Inverness.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
‘We must all also acknowledge the public’s undeniable hunger for change’
Liberal Democrat candidate David Green responds to our Readers’ Manifesto saying ‘we should listen’.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Nairn businesses hit by A96 traffic gridlock as disruption continues
The ongoing gridlock on the A96 in Nairn is having an impact on local businesses — with some losing out on income and clients.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Picture special - Thousands take part in record Inverness Half Marathon
It was a massive event on Sunday!

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