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An Inverness city centre music treasure trove has been forced to close its doors amidst rising costs and a “massive downturn” in sales.

The Highland Business Women Awards are returning for 2025.

A drive-thru coffee shop in the city centre should be limited to beverages and not hot food to prevent it becoming a fast-food takeout, say planners.

Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital is expanding in power and utilities infrastructure with acquisition of a firm in north-west England.

Nowadays, the number of couples choosing to live together, is growing faster than the number who choose to marry

The popular attraction has been closed since a devastating fire destroyed a neighbouring building in March and left it with internal smoke damage.

A Nairn listed building is set for a new lease of life thanks to a local interiors and renovation firm.

XOKO will transform the Cathedral Hall, previously known as Cafe Ness, into a traditional tea room with an accompanying gift shop.

Würth, which has 23 UK stores, has advertised for a “Trade Store Manager” in Inverness, despite its nearest outlets being in the central belt.

One of the candidates for the Inverness and Nairn seat for the 2026 Holyrood elections is backing plans to introduce a visitor levy in the Highlands.

A Highland family-run business is celebrating 25 years in its bespoke premises.

A mothballed riverside hotel and restaurant look set for a rebrand after plans were lodged with Highland Council.

Holland and Barrett, located at 34 Eastgate, has erected signs telling customers “we’re sorry this store is closing soon”.

The Original Factory Shop branch on Nairn High Street could close — only after a year it first opened its doors.

An Inverness ‘legend’ who brought joy to generations has been immortalised in the same Victorian Market she was an integral part of for decades.

Dangerous and insecure loads were detected when police carried out a series of spot checks on lorries in Inverness recently.

Motorheads were in for a treat last weekend as Inverness city centre was invaded by classic cars and other vehicles on Saturday.

Alcohol sales look set to be part of the transformation of the Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court experience.