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Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

12 May 2025
Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

12 May 2025

RNLI rescuers came to the aid of a boat stranded in the middle of the busy Inner Moray Firth after engine failure.


Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

12 May 2025
Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

12 May 2025

More than 1000 jobs could be created over the 50-year lifespan of a major new offshore wind farm that will be built and serviced by Ardersier Port.


142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

12 May 2025
142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

12 May 2025

The motorcyclist was snared on a Highland B-road not far from the A9, while a trio of Porsches were snared on the NC500 in Wester Ross.


‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

12 May 2025
‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

12 May 2025

Kenneth McKelvie (68) was last seen in the Leachkin area of the city at around 6.30am and police say there are “significant concerns” for his welfare.


50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

11 May 2025
50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

11 May 2025

A major expansion by a Highland-based energy and construction company could create more than 50 new jobs in Inverness, it has claimed.


Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

10 May 2025
Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

10 May 2025

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on an Inverness street are being rolled out to 10 more Highland locations - at a cost of £40k.


£64,000 windfall as golfers spend big for Maggie’s Highland

10 May 2025
£64,000 windfall as golfers spend big for Maggie’s Highland

£64,000 windfall as golfers spend big for Maggie’s Highland

10 May 2025

A massive £63,500 windfall has been raised for a Highland charity after its latest hugely successful Golf Day fundraiser.


UPDATE: Castle Street reopens after crash between vehicle and cycle

09 May 2025
UPDATE: Castle Street reopens after crash between vehicle and cycle

UPDATE: Castle Street reopens after crash between vehicle and cycle

09 May 2025

A major city centre street has reopened to traffic more than six hours after a crash involving a vehicle and cycle.


PICTURES: VE Day 80th anniversary marked

08 May 2025
PICTURES: VE Day 80th anniversary marked

PICTURES: VE Day 80th anniversary marked

08 May 2025

VE Day’s 80th anniversary was marked by around 150 to 200 people at the Cavell Gardens war memorial in Inverness this morning (Thursday).


Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

08 May 2025
Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

08 May 2025

A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a major fire at the Fairways Business Park in Inverness.


Fort George kirk poppy cascade marks VE Day

08 May 2025
Fort George kirk poppy cascade marks VE Day

Fort George kirk poppy cascade marks VE Day

08 May 2025

A cascade of poppies installed at the kirk in Fort George is helping to mark VE Day thanks to the work of the partners of serving military personnel.


70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

08 May 2025
70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

08 May 2025

More than 70 acts are already been confirmed for the return of Eden Court’s popular Under Canvas music festival - and tickets are about to go on sale.


Fire-hit kart raceway confirms reopening date

07 May 2025
Fire-hit kart raceway confirms reopening date

Fire-hit kart raceway confirms reopening date

07 May 2025

A popular attraction forced to temporarily shutter its doors after a major blaze destroyed neighbouring businesses will reopen within weeks.


5 industrial units given green light at former site of landscaping business

07 May 2025
5 industrial units given green light at former site of landscaping business

5 industrial units given green light at former site of landscaping business

07 May 2025

Plans to transform the former base of a landscaping firm into a hub for five industrial units has been given the green light - despite flooding fears.


Care home praised after surprise inspection

06 May 2025
Care home praised after surprise inspection

Care home praised after surprise inspection

06 May 2025

A care home and its staff have been praised by inspectors following a surprise visit.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025
Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.


Parking fines for blue badge holders slammed by angry father

04 May 2025
Parking fines for blue badge holders slammed by angry father

Parking fines for blue badge holders slammed by angry father

04 May 2025

“Ridiculous” car park operators have been slammed for their “bully-boy tactics” after a disabled motorist was fined at a controversial Inverness site.


Loch Ness Classic Car Tour date announced

03 May 2025
Loch Ness Classic Car Tour date announced

Loch Ness Classic Car Tour date announced

03 May 2025

Classic cars are set to delight onlookers and petrolheads alike when they travel the north Highlands for charity next month.


NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025
NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025

Health chiefs at NHS Highland have been ordered to apologise to relatives over the nursing care given to a patient who later died in hospital.


Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

03 May 2025
Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

03 May 2025

A child day care facility on the Black Isle has received a slightly mixed response from inspectors following their latest visit.


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