Inverness Courier

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT
New coastal route between Inverness and Forres could link major trails and boost economy
A new coastal route could be set to link up two major trails between Inverness and Forres.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT
Auditors warning over Highland Council in-house bus service
Officials miss deadline to show it will ‘deliver the intended performance and outcomes’.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT
‘Now that I’ve been lucky, maybe I can help others make a difference’
The founder of Scotland’s first transplant football teams says it is important to have more open conversations around organ donation.


BREAKING: Southbound traffic restricted on A9 near Kingussie after collision
Traffic has been restricted southbound on the A9 due to a collision near Kingussie.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT
Scottish Household Survey returns profoundly mixed results on Highland Council
Improving marks still fail to top 50% of people approving of the local authority’s job performance.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:30:00 GMT
Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival
The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT
Cromarty Firth oyster bed restoration efforts reach milestone
Restoration efforts aimed at bringing once thriving oyster beds back to life in the Cromarty Firth look set to take a step forward.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT
Can you spot the difference between artificial intelligence and our politicians?
Local SNP MP Graham Leadbetter has admitted that he uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help write his speeches.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:01:00 GMT
EXCLUSIVE: Timeline for dualling of A96 Inverness to Nairn could face more than a year-long wait
A timeline for dualling of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn will take at least a year to be published, it has been revealed.


Highland Council caves in over gull management as it’s understood partners threatened to walk away
The move saw the local authority totally reverse its position on funding in the space of a lunch hour.


Sex pest exposed himself to girl on MULTIPLE occasions and sent nude photos to 5 teenage women
Sheriff Eilidh Macdonald was told that most of the incidents started innocently on social media but then got increasingly sexualised.


Award-winning string quartet set for Nairn visit and workshop for young musicians
Nairn is set to welcome an award-winning ensemble next weekend - with two workshops for young musicians also on the schedule.


Missing woman traced ‘safe and well’
A woman reported missing from the Inverness area over the weekend has been traced “safe and well”, police have confirmed.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:05:00 GMT
‘We need action, not more delays’ - Business groups send A96 plea to government
Two chamber groups have come together to send a message to the Scottish Government.


Why Black Isle cinema is flourishing (despite worst possible start)
Its 173 screenings of first run films over the last 12 months hauled in an audience of 66 per cent capacity - twice the industry average.


Councillor says ‘we are at the mercy of NatureScot’ over gull management
Councillor Michael Gregson says  as they ‘have been a menace’ and while it is ‘essential that an effective action plan is put in place’.


‘Hit-and-run’ sparks dashcam footage plea
A white Honda Civic failed to stop after colliding with a mobility scooter on Shore Street on Thursday afternoon.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT
Engagement is Highland Pride’s priority for 2025
A new chair has been appointed to run the Highland-wide LGBTQ+ charity.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:30:00 GMT
New Inverness music festival plans at the Northern Meeting Park tabled
The move for ‘an exciting opportunity for something new in the Highlands’ is subject to funding.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Expensive ‘loss of composure’ costs man hundreds of pounds
He breached a court order while messaging his ex partner.

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