Inverness Courier


Did the Stoltman brothers qualify for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man final?
Tom and Luke were both well-placed after the first day of qualifying, so could they get the job done to progress?


Strictly Inverness final line-up is complete - with celebrity guest due at tonight’s show
Thousands of pounds raised for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre so far at annual dance contest.

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:30:00 GMT
Inverness Royal Academy pupil is Scotland’s standard bearing champion again
She used to set the highest standards with a badminton racket in her hand. These days the graceful movements come with the swing of a ceremonial flag.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying
But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:30:00 GMT
Abusing door staff adds extra expense to pub trip
A 46-year-old man became confrontational outside the Market Bar.

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT
Gateway site once earmarked for restaurant set to be car rental base instead?
A long-vacant gateway site for people entering Inverness that was once being lined up for a new restaurant looks set for a very different future.

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:30:00 GMT
Father running in memory of baby Theo says loss was ‘unbearable’
John, who works in Muir of Ord, and his partner, who is from Invergordon, admit they went through ‘very dark days’.


Discussions over changes to Nairnshire community councils move forward
A proposal to merge the two community councils in Nairn won’t be going ahead, councillors agreed.


Low river water level concerns prompt halt to fishing after driest start of the year in 60 years
Warm days and a dry spell have prompted the closure of fishings on the River Nairn after water levels remaining “exceptionally low” in recent weeks.

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT
Reform should not be underestimated - even in the Highlands
Farage has spent months courting traditional Labour voters and argued earlier this year that he was “on the side of working people”. But is he?


Trial begins of man accused of murdering Moray woman
Accused pleads not guilty to killing Elgin mum-of-two.

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT
With 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most
The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.


Missing woman ‘last seen boarding Inverness-bound bus’
Concern is growing for the welfare of a missing woman who was last seen boarding a bus bound for Inverness.


6 fire crews battling building blaze in Highland village
Two fire crews from Inverness are among those tackling a building fire in Rogart, Sutherland that has shut the A839 and sparked warnings to stay away.


Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools
Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT
Loch Ness community causes boosted by Highland Games charity donations
A leading Highland Games by Loch Ness has delivered a cash boost to two community causes.


Inverness army barracks’ role in resettling Afghan families to end
A historic army base in Inverness is to stop housing Afghans who risked their lives helping the UK armed forces during 20 years of conflict.


Missing Badenoch man safely traced
Police confirm Wez MacLeod has been found


Sons of Anarchy star stops off in Inverness to buy a kilt during filming
Sons of Anarchy star Tommy Flanagan charmed staff at an Inverness kiltmakers with a visit while filming in the Highlands.


How did the Stoltman brothers fare on day one of World’s Strongest Man 2025 qualifying?
The world’s strongest brothers are both bidding to reach the final in California.

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