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Val Sweeney


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Val Sweeney is an award-winning and experienced journalist. Having worked on several newspapers in the north of England in various roles as a reporter and feature writer, she joined the Inverness Courier in 2001.

Which celebrities will be banished to the Traitors castle for spin-off of TV reality programme filmed in Highlands?

13 May 2025
Which celebrities will be banished to the Traitors castle for spin-off of TV reality programme filmed in Highlands?

Which celebrities will be banished to the Traitors castle for spin-off of TV reality programme filmed in Highlands?

13 May 2025

The all-star cast taking part in the inaugural Celebrity Traitors TV series - filmed in the Highlands - has been revealed.


Opinion shifting to accept need for short term let control zone, says councillor

13 May 2025
Opinion shifting to accept need for short term let control zone, says councillor

Opinion shifting to accept need for short term let control zone, says councillor

13 May 2025

Opinion is shifting in favour of introducing rules to limit Airbnb-style holiday accommodation in Inverness, according to a city councillor.


March calling for peace in Gaza to be held in Inverness

07 May 2025
March calling for peace in Gaza to be held in Inverness

March calling for peace in Gaza to be held in Inverness

07 May 2025

Campaigners are preparing to take to the streets of Inverness city centre to call for peace in Gaza.


Large transformers for controversial substation project could be transported through Black Isle village

05 May 2025
Large transformers for controversial substation project could be transported through Black Isle village

Large transformers for controversial substation project could be transported through Black Isle village

05 May 2025

Community leaders in a Black Isle village have discovered equipment for a proposed massive substation could be transported through their area.


Fears and divided opinions in community as it considers the impact of massive substation plan

03 May 2025
Fears and divided opinions in community as it considers the impact of massive substation plan

Fears and divided opinions in community as it considers the impact of massive substation plan

03 May 2025

As tourists flock to Beauly enoying the warm weather and visiting places such as the Priory, it is not only the temperature which is on the rise.


Deadline approaches to submit responses to SSEN Transmission’s Fanellan substation planning application near Beauly

02 May 2025
Deadline approaches to submit responses to SSEN Transmission’s Fanellan substation planning application near Beauly

Deadline approaches to submit responses to SSEN Transmission’s Fanellan substation planning application near Beauly

02 May 2025

The deadline approaching for individuals to submit responses to the planning application for the Fanellan 400kV substation project near Beauly.


Black Isle community choir to be joined by more than 100 singers from across the UK at Inverness concert

02 May 2025
Black Isle community choir to be joined by more than 100 singers from across the UK at Inverness concert

Black Isle community choir to be joined by more than 100 singers from across the UK at Inverness concert

02 May 2025

More than 100 singers from across the UK will join a Black Isle community choir for a concert at Inverness Cathedral later this month.


Councillors to be briefed on rise of Airbnb-type accommodation

01 May 2025
Councillors to be briefed on rise of Airbnb-type accommodation

Councillors to be briefed on rise of Airbnb-type accommodation

01 May 2025

Fears that growing numbers of short-term let properties are adding to the housing crisis will be discussed by Inverness councillors next month.


New drop-in service aims to offer hope and help to families with children with complex needs

01 May 2025
New drop-in service aims to offer hope and help to families with children with complex needs

New drop-in service aims to offer hope and help to families with children with complex needs

01 May 2025

A new drop-in hub has been launched in Inverness to offer support to Highland families caring for children and young adults with complex needs.


80th anniversary of VE Day to be marked by service of remembrance

30 April 2025
80th anniversary of VE Day to be marked by service of remembrance

80th anniversary of VE Day to be marked by service of remembrance

30 April 2025

A service of remembrance will be among the events taking place in Inverness to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.


Death of bus passenger (80) prompts call for drivers to be trained in life saving techniques

29 April 2025
Death of bus passenger (80) prompts call for drivers to be trained in life saving techniques

Death of bus passenger (80) prompts call for drivers to be trained in life saving techniques

29 April 2025

A call has been made for bus drivers to be trained in first aid techniques after an elderly passenger was taken ill and died on an Inverness bus.


Pictures: Ceremony to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day includes tributes to health workers and journalists in Gaza

28 April 2025
Pictures: Ceremony to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day includes tributes to health workers and journalists in Gaza

Pictures: Ceremony to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day includes tributes to health workers and journalists in Gaza

28 April 2025

Tribute has been paid during a ceremony in Inverness to health workers and journalists who have been killed while carrying out their jobs in Gaza.


Nurse taking part in her second London Marathon ensures she has packed her running bra this time

26 April 2025
Nurse taking part in her second London Marathon ensures she has packed her running bra this time

Nurse taking part in her second London Marathon ensures she has packed her running bra this time

26 April 2025

As Inverness nurse Pauline Duncan prepares to run in tomorrow’s London Marathon, she has ensured one particular item is packed - her running bra!


Hydro project on Loch Ness moves forward with submission of planning application

25 April 2025
Hydro project on Loch Ness moves forward with submission of planning application

Hydro project on Loch Ness moves forward with submission of planning application

25 April 2025

A planned major hydro scheme using Loch Ness has taken a step forward with the developers submitting a planning application.


Married running reverends aim to finish London Marathon together for cancer care charity

24 April 2025
Married running reverends aim to finish London Marathon together for cancer care charity

Married running reverends aim to finish London Marathon together for cancer care charity

24 April 2025

Two married ministers from Inverness are preparing to take part in the London Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for a Highland cancer care charity.


Death of former headteacher who roared poetry Dead Poets Society-style from table tops

23 April 2025
Death of former headteacher who roared poetry Dead Poets Society-style from table tops

Death of former headteacher who roared poetry Dead Poets Society-style from table tops

23 April 2025

A former Inverness headteacher renowned for ‘roaring’ poetry from the table tops and singing from the front has died aged 69.


Infected blood scandal victims in ‘horrendous’ place as wait for compensation drags on, says Highland campaigner

23 April 2025
Infected blood scandal victims in ‘horrendous’ place as wait for compensation drags on, says Highland campaigner

Infected blood scandal victims in ‘horrendous’ place as wait for compensation drags on, says Highland campaigner

23 April 2025

A relentless Highland campaigner for infected blood scandal victims says many are suffering mental illness as the fight for compensation drags on.


WATCH: From post mortems on wild fish to investigating viral diseases in cattle - the pioneering work being carried out in an Inverness lab

21 April 2025
WATCH: From post mortems on wild fish to investigating viral diseases in cattle - the pioneering work being carried out in an Inverness lab

WATCH: From post mortems on wild fish to investigating viral diseases in cattle - the pioneering work being carried out in an Inverness lab

21 April 2025

At a lab on Inverness Campus, a group of ghillies from various sporting estates recently spent a day learning how to carry out post mortems on salmon.


Drop-in sessions on controversial substation project to be held in Beauly

21 April 2025
Drop-in sessions on controversial substation project to be held in Beauly

Drop-in sessions on controversial substation project to be held in Beauly

21 April 2025

Drop-in sessions for people to look at the Fanellan substation planning application will be held in Beauly.


Groups in Highlands urged to apply for funding for community-led projects

20 April 2025
Groups in Highlands urged to apply for funding for community-led projects

Groups in Highlands urged to apply for funding for community-led projects

20 April 2025

Groups in the Highlands are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 for community-led projects.


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