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Tribute to terminally ill firefighter and former footballer whose quickfire wedding included Haribo rings

Tribute to terminally ill firefighter and former footballer whose quickfire wedding included Haribo rings

Tribute to terminally ill firefighter and former footballer whose quickfire wedding included Haribo rings

15 November 2024

Family liaison officer Karla Stevenson supported Craig Christie and his long-term partner Caren, arranging their wedding within 24 hours.


Tributes after ‘pivotal’ witness in Renee MacRae murder trial passes away

Tributes after ‘pivotal’ witness in Renee MacRae murder trial passes away

Tributes after ‘pivotal’ witness in Renee MacRae murder trial passes away

14 November 2024

A witness who saw murderer William MacDowell imprisoned has died - days after the 48th anniversary of the disappearance of Renee and Andrew Macrae.


More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

14 November 2024

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.


Inverness man beats crippling anxiety to help Alzheimer Scotland

Inverness man beats crippling anxiety to help Alzheimer Scotland

Inverness man beats crippling anxiety to help Alzheimer Scotland

13 November 2024

An Inverness man has described how he beat a decade of crippling anxiety to take on a double daredevil jump in aid of Alzheimer Scotland.


Nairn photographer set to shave off beard for the first time in 50 years in fundraising bid after cancer diagnosis

Nairn photographer set to shave off beard for the first time in 50 years in fundraising bid after cancer diagnosis

Nairn photographer set to shave off beard for the first time in 50 years in fundraising bid after cancer diagnosis

08 November 2024

A Nairn stalwart is preparing to ‘brave the shave’ this weekend in a fundraising bid to support a local cancer charity.


Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

07 November 2024

MP Angus MacDonald warns impacts will also be felt by ‘many care homes, pharmacies, doctors surgeries and dentist clinics’.


Diamond couple survived the Boxing Day tsunami to complete 60 years of marriage

Diamond couple survived the Boxing Day tsunami to complete 60 years of marriage

Diamond couple survived the Boxing Day tsunami to complete 60 years of marriage

06 November 2024

And they agree that leading a varied and interesting life is part of the recipe for a long and happy marriage.


Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

04 November 2024

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.


Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Picture Detective photos?

Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Picture Detective photos?

Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Picture Detective photos?

03 November 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos, or do you know anyone who is? Do you remember any of the events?


‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

30 October 2024

Highland Paranormal, which have just celebrated their 14th anniversary, have been sharing some of their ghostly encounters with the great beyond.


Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

28 October 2024

Is this the return of the Friar’s Bridge artist which impressed locals a year ago?


Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

28 October 2024

Three decades spent studying the skies will be marked by a special event with the Glasgow Science Centre’s Steve Owens.


Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

27 October 2024

The course is built on the school grounds and should be open by the start of 2025, maybe sooner.


COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

26 October 2024

A range of court activity has been seen in the last week so here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines.


New £750k Inverness indoor inflatables theme park opens after week’s delay

New £750k Inverness indoor inflatables theme park opens after week’s delay

New £750k Inverness indoor inflatables theme park opens after week’s delay

26 October 2024

Innoflate Inverness is located at the Inverness Shopping Park where it shares a building with Hollywood Bowl


WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

26 October 2024

At just 15 years old Annabelle battled early menopause and anorexia, facing overwhelming physical and emotional challenges.


‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

24 October 2024

Fergal Naughton and Ellie MacPhee, who work in Inverness, saw off hundreds of other hopefuls to win two of the top titles at a UK awards ceremony.


Inverness Courier reporter becomes latest subject of mysterious Highland street artist MicroMischief

Inverness Courier reporter becomes latest subject of mysterious Highland street artist MicroMischief

Inverness Courier reporter becomes latest subject of mysterious Highland street artist MicroMischief

23 October 2024

She says sticker art was inspired by a fear of personal loss and it celebrates ‘my childhood friend, partner in crime, my always love’.


WATCH: Inverness public push for new music venue after Ironworks closure

WATCH: Inverness public push for new music venue after Ironworks closure

WATCH: Inverness public push for new music venue after Ironworks closure

23 October 2024

Inverness is calling for a new music venue to fill the void left by the Ironworks closure, which was a key hub for the city’s live music and events.


‘Caley Thistle is all I’ve ever really known’

‘Caley Thistle is all I’ve ever really known’

‘Caley Thistle is all I’ve ever really known’

21 October 2024

One of ICT’s academy products has spoken about the uncertainty surrounding the club’s players as they enter administration.


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