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Vision could transform tired Inverness city centre streets

Vision could transform tired Inverness city centre streets

Booming tourist numbers could fuel a transformation of Inverness city centre's streetscape.

250MW of battery storage site proposals to go before planning committee

250MW of battery storage site proposals to go before planning committee

250MW of battery storage site proposals to go before planning committee

Major battery energy storage sites with a combined capacity of 250MW look set to pass big milestones next week.

Conservative leader calls for decision-making unit for energy projects to be scrapped

Conservative leader calls for decision-making unit for energy projects to be scrapped

Conservative leader calls for decision-making unit for energy projects to be scrapped

A Highland councillor has called for has called for a decision-making unit on energy projects to be scrapped after a major event in Inverness.

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

A flood alert has been issued by SEPA today, with the Highlands and Moray at risk due to localised heavy rain.

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

The Met Office has issued a new alert for thunderstorms which could hit the Highlands and Moray today and tomorrow.

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

Non appearance aggravated tensions as campaigners demand Planning Inquiry Commission into projects.

WARNING: ‘Very high risk’ of wildfires in the Highlands and Moray as temperatures soar to 25C

WARNING: ‘Very high risk’ of wildfires in the Highlands and Moray as temperatures soar to 25C

WARNING: ‘Very high risk’ of wildfires in the Highlands and Moray as temperatures soar to 25C

Members of the public are being warned that much of the Highlands and Moray will be at “very high risk” of wildfires over the next few days.

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

A packed and passionate Inverness meeting was told ‘no financial compensation can ever replace what we stand to lose.’

‘And the tub o’ tatties winner is…’ - Black Isle society’s moment of truth

‘And the tub o’ tatties winner is…’ - Black Isle society’s moment of truth

‘And the tub o’ tatties winner is…’ - Black Isle society’s moment of truth

How many potatoes do you reckon YOU could grow in a builder’s bucket?

SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

Chernobyl-related concerns over renewable energy schemes have been allayed after the environmental regulator found no realistic risk to human health.

Nairn gardening initiative welcomes new sponsor

Nairn gardening initiative welcomes new sponsor

Nairn gardening initiative welcomes new sponsor

A community group with a mission to add a touch of colour to Nairn has welcomed a new sponsor to its initiative.

Shake-up of bin collection times on the cards?

Shake-up of bin collection times on the cards?

Shake-up of bin collection times on the cards?

Bin collection routes in the Inverness area are to be ‘optimised’ by next spring to accommodate increasing numbers of new houses, a report has said.

Top politician hails the all Highland-run Kishorn Port’s potential to be pivotal in offshore wind

Top politician hails the all Highland-run Kishorn Port’s potential to be pivotal in offshore wind

Top politician hails the all Highland-run Kishorn Port’s potential to be pivotal in offshore wind

Cabinet secretary Fiona Hyslop says it’s a ‘game changer’ for Wester Ross.

SSEN confirms controversial Caithness to Beauly super-pylon application is set for submission

SSEN confirms controversial Caithness to Beauly super-pylon application is set for submission

SSEN confirms controversial Caithness to Beauly super-pylon application is set for submission

Energy giant SSEN has confirmed it intends to submit a planning application for the controversial super-pylon route from Caithness to Beauly.

PICTURES: Black Isle Show highlights after 26,000 flock to famous agricultural event

PICTURES: Black Isle Show highlights after 26,000 flock to famous agricultural event

PICTURES: Black Isle Show highlights after 26,000 flock to famous agricultural event

Around 26,000 people flocked to Muir of Ord this week for the highly-anticipated Black Isle Show.

UK Government ‘cash for pylons’ plan to pay £2500 to homes close to electricity infrastructure

UK Government ‘cash for pylons’ plan to pay £2500 to homes close to electricity infrastructure

UK Government ‘cash for pylons’ plan to pay £2500 to homes close to electricity infrastructure

People living near electricity pylons could get £250 a year off their energy bills under UK Government proposals.

Plans lodged for 20-turbine wind farm overlooking Beauly Firth

Plans lodged for 20-turbine wind farm overlooking Beauly Firth

Plans lodged for 20-turbine wind farm overlooking Beauly Firth

The proposed Ballach Wind Farm, in the hills four kilometres west of Kilmorack, also includes a substation and a 50MW battery energy storage site.

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