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Inverness undertaker: ‘If I lived in England, I’d probably be dead’

Inverness undertaker: ‘If I lived in England, I’d probably be dead’

Inverness undertaker: ‘If I lived in England, I’d probably be dead’

28 July 2022

Iain Jack survives bowel cancer and urges over-50s not to turn their noses up at the 'poo on a stick' screening service.


Owner’s success in regaining family estate led to start of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Owner’s success in regaining family estate led to start of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Owner’s success in regaining family estate led to start of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

28 July 2022

The founder of the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has revealed how 1150 acres of land was transformed annually from family farm to music destination.


DANIEL GORRY: How to handle workplace personality clashes

DANIEL GORRY: How to handle workplace personality clashes

DANIEL GORRY: How to handle workplace personality clashes

28 July 2022

With Nicola Sturgeon fighting for the Scottish independence referendum, Scottish politics seems to be facing uncertainty.


Care home resident renowned for making people smile and always being busy dies aged 105

Care home resident renowned for making people smile and always being busy dies aged 105

Care home resident renowned for making people smile and always being busy dies aged 105

27 July 2022

Staff at an Inverness care home have paid fond tribute to a resident, who was among Scotland’s oldest people, following her death aged 105.


New evidence about Battle of Culloden

New evidence about Battle of Culloden

New evidence about Battle of Culloden

27 July 2022

Exciting new research by Historic Environment Scotland has triggered a rethink on how the Battle of Culloden was fought.


NESSIE: New university research suggests Loch Ness monster could have plausibly lived in freshwater

NESSIE: New university research suggests Loch Ness monster could have plausibly lived in freshwater

NESSIE: New university research suggests Loch Ness monster could have plausibly lived in freshwater

27 July 2022

Scientists have added to the credibility of Nessie being more than a myth.


BILL McALLISTER: Historic Inverness graffiti attracts interest

BILL McALLISTER: Historic Inverness graffiti attracts interest

BILL McALLISTER: Historic Inverness graffiti attracts interest

27 July 2022

Historic religious inscriptions on an Inverness High Street wall have a fascinating background explains Bill McAllister.


'Don't ruin our beaches', council urges visitors and locals

'Don't ruin our beaches', council urges visitors and locals

'Don't ruin our beaches', council urges visitors and locals

26 July 2022

RECKLESS beach-goers in the Highlands are being urged to clean up their act and ensure the coast and sands are as clean as they found them.


CHARLES BANNERMAN: A view on sport and the Commonwealth

CHARLES BANNERMAN: A view on sport and the Commonwealth

CHARLES BANNERMAN: A view on sport and the Commonwealth

23 July 2022

The Commonwealth Games opening soon make this a good time to ask what the Commonwealth and international sport are about says Charles Bannerman.


DR TIM ALLISON: Covid can strike twice – and nobody should be complacent

DR TIM ALLISON: Covid can strike twice – and nobody should be complacent

DR TIM ALLISON: Covid can strike twice – and nobody should be complacent

23 July 2022

Covid is still with us, circulating in the community. We all would like it to disappear, but sadly that is wishful thinking.


PICTURES: Iconic Inverness landmark statues hit by graffiti attack

PICTURES: Iconic Inverness landmark statues hit by graffiti attack

PICTURES: Iconic Inverness landmark statues hit by graffiti attack

23 July 2022

Historic Inverness landmark statues which hold a special place in the hearts of many in the Highland capital have been attacked by vandals.


POLL RESULTS: Overwhelming majority back the planned overhaul of Academy Street

POLL RESULTS: Overwhelming majority back the planned overhaul of Academy Street

POLL RESULTS: Overwhelming majority back the planned overhaul of Academy Street

21 July 2022

Access would increase for pedestrians and cyclists but reduced for vehicles through the £800,000 project


BILL McALLISTER: Does Inverness's lucky stone deserve more prominence?

BILL McALLISTER: Does Inverness's lucky stone deserve more prominence?

BILL McALLISTER: Does Inverness's lucky stone deserve more prominence?

20 July 2022

Bill McAllister recounts the history of Inverness's lucky Clachnacuddin Stone and wonders if it deserves more prominent siting.


PICTURES: Inverness residents enjoy fun in the sun

PICTURES: Inverness residents enjoy fun in the sun

PICTURES: Inverness residents enjoy fun in the sun

18 July 2022

With temperatures in Inverness on the rise local residents and visitors took the opportunity to enjoy a little fun in the sun.


JACKIE AGNEW: Health matters - did you know you could get some medications prescribed from your pharmacist?

JACKIE AGNEW: Health matters - did you know you could get some medications prescribed from your pharmacist?

JACKIE AGNEW: Health matters - did you know you could get some medications prescribed from your pharmacist?

18 July 2022

If you need contraception, support to stop smoking, or advice on a minor ailment, you can go straight to your pharmacist for help.


VIRUS UPDATE: Scottish Government outlines booster plan in Covid-19 battle

VIRUS UPDATE: Scottish Government outlines booster plan in Covid-19 battle

VIRUS UPDATE: Scottish Government outlines booster plan in Covid-19 battle

16 July 2022

A further booster vaccination will be offered to those at highest risk of the Covid-19 disease from September, in line with other nations in the UK.


Disposable barbecue and firepit alert as rural insurer flags blaze warning

Disposable barbecue and firepit alert as rural insurer flags blaze warning

Disposable barbecue and firepit alert as rural insurer flags blaze warning

09 July 2022

The leading rural insurer is making a plea for visitors to the countryside to leave barbecues at home and not slip on fire safety.


Nairn Library's new book club

Nairn Library's new book club

Nairn Library's new book club

29 June 2022

Nairn Library has started new club for readers to chat about selected titles.


ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Do not leave dogs in cars

ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Do not leave dogs in cars

ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Do not leave dogs in cars

25 June 2022

Every year I put this alert out and sadly we still see cases of heat stroke in the summer in dogs kept in closed vehicles. Every year dogs die.


How a local company is turning ropes into plant pots

How a local company is turning ropes into plant pots

How a local company is turning ropes into plant pots

24 June 2022

Marine equipment and technology supplier Gael Force Group is partnering with a business that works to turn waste into recyclable garden products.


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