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Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

06 February 2023
Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

06 February 2023

Unite members have voted for strike action.


Nurse shortage blamed on death of OAP in Inverness hospital

31 January 2023
Nurse shortage blamed on death of OAP in Inverness hospital

Nurse shortage blamed on death of OAP in Inverness hospital

31 January 2023

A court heard there was a shortage of nurses during Colin Lloyd's time in Raigmore.


Drug-taking welder banned from driving for 16 months

30 January 2023
Drug-taking welder banned from driving for 16 months

Drug-taking welder banned from driving for 16 months

30 January 2023

Cowie, of Bonar Bridge, admitted driving with the drugs in his system.


Haunted doll returns to the Highlands after scaring New Zealand family

23 January 2023
Haunted doll returns to the Highlands after scaring New Zealand family

Haunted doll returns to the Highlands after scaring New Zealand family

23 January 2023

The doll was said to have caused family members to become angry and frightened in its presence.


Global Energy Nigg fined £80k over death of an asbestos surveyor on site

18 January 2023
Global Energy Nigg fined £80k over death of an asbestos surveyor on site

Global Energy Nigg fined £80k over death of an asbestos surveyor on site

18 January 2023

Mr Earley died after suffering burns from the electrical explosion.


New Highlands and Islands police commander sworn in

17 January 2023
New Highlands and Islands police commander sworn in

New Highlands and Islands police commander sworn in

17 January 2023

Chief superintendent Rob Shepherd is taking over the role following his time at the Met Police.


BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

13 January 2023
BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

13 January 2023

The awarding of a green freeport status for the Highlands has been warmly welcomed by economic leaders across Scotland.


POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

13 January 2023
POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

13 January 2023

Politicians have expressed different views on the green freeport award for the Highlands.


Double killer William MacDowell granted legal aid of more than £50kfor his failed defence

04 January 2023
Double killer William MacDowell granted legal aid of more than £50kfor his failed defence

Double killer William MacDowell granted legal aid of more than £50kfor his failed defence

04 January 2023

MacDowell was given public money to fund his defence according to newspaper reports.


New bike for Christmas? Then this app may be of interest

31 December 2022
New bike for Christmas? Then this app may be of interest

New bike for Christmas? Then this app may be of interest

31 December 2022

Police officers can now use the app directly to trace stolen bikes.


Festive message from Highlands and Islands divisional commander sets out priorities over the festive season and New Year

23 December 2022
Festive message from Highlands and Islands divisional commander sets out priorities over the festive season and New Year

Festive message from Highlands and Islands divisional commander sets out priorities over the festive season and New Year

23 December 2022

The top police officer for the are has released a festive message.


Double blow for shoppers as Eastgate as store closures loom

15 December 2022
Double blow for shoppers as Eastgate as store closures loom

Double blow for shoppers as Eastgate as store closures loom

15 December 2022

The announcement comes just as shoppers head to town for Christmas.


WATCH: Social media comic makes a mockery of catching a train to the Highland capital

09 December 2022
WATCH: Social media comic makes a mockery of catching a train to the Highland capital

WATCH: Social media comic makes a mockery of catching a train to the Highland capital

09 December 2022

The clip shows the funny side and frustration of passengers travelling to the north.


Renee MacRae killer's conviction appeal abandoned

09 December 2022
Renee MacRae killer's conviction appeal abandoned

Renee MacRae killer's conviction appeal abandoned

09 December 2022

MacDowell started an appeal following his conviction of double murder in 1976.


Police launch winter crackdown on drink and drug drivers

01 December 2022
Police launch winter crackdown on drink and drug drivers

Police launch winter crackdown on drink and drug drivers

01 December 2022

Police will be upping efforts to stop the problem over coming weeks.


New police chief for the Highlands and Islands

23 November 2022
New police chief for the Highlands and Islands

New police chief for the Highlands and Islands

23 November 2022

Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd will take on the role of Divisional Commander for the Highlands & Islands.


Police car involved in Inverness crash was responding to call

09 November 2022
Police car involved in Inverness crash was responding to call

Police car involved in Inverness crash was responding to call

09 November 2022

The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon on Harbour Road.


New campaign seeks to market the Highlands as winter tourism spot in bid to extend season

03 November 2022
New campaign seeks to market the Highlands as winter tourism spot in bid to extend season

New campaign seeks to market the Highlands as winter tourism spot in bid to extend season

03 November 2022

The aim is to extend the region's visitor season into the winter.


Police appeal over missing woman Emma Muir

21 October 2022
Police appeal over missing woman Emma Muir

Police appeal over missing woman Emma Muir

21 October 2022

She was last seen on Friday in the city.


POLITICS ROUND-UP: PM Liz Truss steps down as opposition MPs across the Highlands join calls for general election

20 October 2022
POLITICS ROUND-UP: PM Liz Truss steps down as opposition MPs across the Highlands join calls for general election

POLITICS ROUND-UP: PM Liz Truss steps down as opposition MPs across the Highlands join calls for general election

20 October 2022

Read what some of your locals politicians are saying about the shock developments at Downing Street.


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