Author Profile: Andrew Dixon

New professor of applied sociology and rural studies

The University of the Highlands and Islands has acknowledged the internationally recognised and respected academic Dr Philomena de Lima.

Opening date brought forward for new city DIY store

Opening date brought forward for new city DIY store

THE vacant former Homebase superstore in Inverness will reopen one week earlier than expected.

Canoe reunited with owner after paddle on Loch Ness goes wrong

Canoe reunited with owner after paddle on Loch Ness goes wrong

A CANOE abandoned on Loch Ness has been reunited with its owner weeks after a paddle on the water went wrong.

Primary pupils work with Alzheimer Scotland

Primary pupils work with Alzheimer Scotland

P5 pupils at Crown Primary in Inverness have been working with attendees of Alzheimer Scotland’s woodlands day service to produce a cook book.

Appeal after woman falls from moving vehicle

Appeal after woman falls from moving vehicle

INVERNESS police are appealing for witnesses after a woman fell out of a moving vehicle in Cradlehall.

Wild bird snap wins photographer a place in calendar

Wild bird snap wins photographer a place in calendar

A BUDDING Inverness photographer has won a national competition.

Cadet builds leadership abilities

Cadet builds leadership abilities

An Army cadet from Culloden has been building up his personal leadership abilities.

'Preventative burning' could combat wildfires

'Preventative burning' could combat wildfires

CALLS for more controlled burning to combat wildfires have been strengthened, according to land managers.

UPDATE: Body found in Moray Firth was missing woman

UPDATE: Body found in Moray Firth was missing woman

The body recovered from the Moray Firth on Saturday was missing 57-year-old Anne Munro.

Ness Bridge to light up in red for Red Cross Week

Ness Bridge to light up in red for Red Cross Week

The British Red Cross is gearing up for its annual week of fundraising, held in May every year.

Birchwood Highland launches new website

Birchwood Highland launches new website

A mental health charity has launched its new website and hailed it a significant milestone for the organisation.

Body of woman found in Moray Firth

Body of woman found in Moray Firth

The body of a woman has been recovered from the Moray Firth.

It’s in your hands this hand hygiene day

It’s in your hands this hand hygiene day

Healthcare staff and members of the public are being encouraged to help save lives and always clean their hands.

Inverness primary goes around the world in 12 hours

Inverness primary goes around the world in 12 hours

Duncan Forbes primary school in Culloden successfully created a global community in just 12 hours.

Class A drugs worth £11k recovered in Inverness

Class A drugs worth £11k recovered in Inverness

Police have seized heroin and cocaine after raiding a property in Inverness.

Cycling challenge to mark 25th anniversary of police officer who died in the line of duty

Cycling challenge to mark 25th anniversary of police officer who died in the line of duty

Three retired police officers are set to tackle a 500-mile cycling challenge in memory of a colleague who was killed in the line of duty.

ON THIS DAY: Report of strange spectacle on Loch Ness in 1933

ON THIS DAY: Report of strange spectacle on Loch Ness in 1933

THE first reported modern-day sighting of the Loch Ness Monster appeared in the Inverness Courier in May 1933.

Forestry school's family day includes chainsaw challenge

Forestry school's family day includes chainsaw challenge