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EXPLAINED: Scotland's proposed tourism tax

27 May 2023
EXPLAINED: Scotland's proposed tourism tax

EXPLAINED: Scotland's proposed tourism tax

27 May 2023

Legislation to give local authorities the power to apply a visitor levy, or "tourist tax", has been published – to great furore.


UPDATE: Diversion details – A9 south of Inverness remains closed after "serious" accident

26 May 2023
UPDATE: Diversion details – A9 south of Inverness remains closed after "serious" accident

UPDATE: Diversion details – A9 south of Inverness remains closed after "serious" accident

26 May 2023

Diversions remain in place after a “serious” collision between a car and lorry closed the A9 south of Inverness.


British Airways flight from Inverness to Heathrow cancelled amid IT systems chaos

26 May 2023
British Airways flight from Inverness to Heathrow cancelled amid IT systems chaos

British Airways flight from Inverness to Heathrow cancelled amid IT systems chaos

26 May 2023

Passengers journeying from Inverness to London Heathrow this morning were hit by cancellation.


Water scarcity warning for parts of the Highlands

26 May 2023
Water scarcity warning for parts of the Highlands

Water scarcity warning for parts of the Highlands

26 May 2023

Parched conditions around Loch Maree in Wester Ross have prompted the highest water scarcity risk alert for the Highlands this year.


Wildfire risk "very high" as warning issued for Inverness and parts of Highlands

26 May 2023
Wildfire risk "very high" as warning issued for Inverness and parts of Highlands

Wildfire risk "very high" as warning issued for Inverness and parts of Highlands

26 May 2023

A large swathe of the Highlands is facing a heightened wildfire risk this weekend.


UPDATE: Vehicle ablaze after crash shuts A9 south of Inverness

26 May 2023
UPDATE: Vehicle ablaze after crash shuts A9 south of Inverness

UPDATE: Vehicle ablaze after crash shuts A9 south of Inverness

26 May 2023

A vehicle caught fire after a serious crash closed the A9 south of Inverness this morning.


Highland Council points to deaths abroad as it defends "embarrassing" bouncy castle ban and U-turn

25 May 2023
Highland Council points to deaths abroad as it defends "embarrassing" bouncy castle ban and U-turn

Highland Council points to deaths abroad as it defends "embarrassing" bouncy castle ban and U-turn

25 May 2023

Highland Council has defended its short-lived bouncy castle ban by citing fatal accidents in Australia, Spain and the south of England.


REACTION: How will Highland Council restore public confidence in bouncy castle safety after short-lived ban?

24 May 2023
REACTION: How will Highland Council restore public confidence in bouncy castle safety after short-lived ban?

REACTION: How will Highland Council restore public confidence in bouncy castle safety after short-lived ban?

24 May 2023

Highland Council’s dramatic about-turn on banning bouncy castles drew a cool response from the firm that first highlighted the decision.


70 Highland paintings go on show at Invergordon art exhibition

21 May 2023
70 Highland paintings go on show at Invergordon art exhibition

70 Highland paintings go on show at Invergordon art exhibition

21 May 2023

An art exhibition in Invergordon next week will showcase the work of artistic talents from across the Highlands.


INTERVIEW: 30 jobs pledge for new city centre activity bar with axe-throwing

21 May 2023
INTERVIEW: 30 jobs pledge for new city centre activity bar with axe-throwing

INTERVIEW: 30 jobs pledge for new city centre activity bar with axe-throwing

21 May 2023

A unique new activity bar with axe-throwing fun for customers is set to create 30 jobs in Inverness city centre.


Activity bar with axe-throwing in city centre gets planning approval

21 May 2023
Activity bar with axe-throwing in city centre gets planning approval

Activity bar with axe-throwing in city centre gets planning approval

21 May 2023

A new three-storey pub with axe-throwing as one of the attractions has been given the go-ahead by planners.


Shock as "insane" Highland Council ban on bouncy castles hits schools

18 May 2023
Shock as "insane" Highland Council ban on bouncy castles hits schools

Shock as "insane" Highland Council ban on bouncy castles hits schools

18 May 2023

A family-run bouncy castle business buoyant for over a decade is facing sudden financial ruin after a mystery Highland Council ban.


Baby loss and bereavement support charity's Highland arm set for official launch

12 May 2023
Baby loss and bereavement support charity's Highland arm set for official launch

Baby loss and bereavement support charity's Highland arm set for official launch

12 May 2023

A baby loss, counselling and support charity’s Highland arm will be officially launched this evening.


Warning after scabies outbreak hits Highland hospital

05 May 2023
Warning after scabies outbreak hits Highland hospital

Warning after scabies outbreak hits Highland hospital

05 May 2023

An outbreak of scabies has caused the temporary closure of a ward at a hospital in the Highland capital.


POLL: Will you be watching coverage of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla?

05 May 2023
POLL: Will you be watching coverage of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla?

POLL: Will you be watching coverage of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla?

05 May 2023

People in and around Inverness appear divided over the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and support or antipathy for the monarchy.


Highland bishop set to take pivotal role in King Charles' coronation

01 May 2023
Highland bishop set to take pivotal role in King Charles' coronation

Highland bishop set to take pivotal role in King Charles' coronation

01 May 2023

A Highland-based bishop is set to take on an important ceremonial duty at the coronation of King Charles and the Queen Consort.


Race for Life road closures confirmed for Inverness

26 April 2023
Race for Life road closures confirmed for Inverness

Race for Life road closures confirmed for Inverness

26 April 2023

Inverness roads will close on May 14 during the Race for Life 5k and 10k events.


Tain Royal Academy awards evening returns after four-year Covid-19 absence

22 April 2023
Tain Royal Academy awards evening returns after four-year Covid-19 absence

Tain Royal Academy awards evening returns after four-year Covid-19 absence

22 April 2023

Tain Royal Academy’s school awards made a triumphant return on Thursday after a four-year absence.


Free Wi-Fi introduced at five Highland hospitals

21 April 2023
Free Wi-Fi introduced at five Highland hospitals

Free Wi-Fi introduced at five Highland hospitals

21 April 2023

Patients can now enjoy free Wi-Fi at five Highland hospitals.


Rescue operation launched at Loch Ness after man tumbles down embankment

21 April 2023
Rescue operation launched at Loch Ness after man tumbles down embankment

Rescue operation launched at Loch Ness after man tumbles down embankment

21 April 2023

A rescue operation is underway by the shores of Loch Ness after a man tumbled down an embankment.


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