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Energy firm lands £3m in contracts after creating 30 new jobs

Energy firm lands £3m in contracts after creating 30 new jobs

Energy firm lands £3m in contracts after creating 30 new jobs

24 March 2025

An energy firm has secured millions of pounds worth of energy contracts just four months after launching a division focused on engineering design.


REVEALED: The violent books being read by prisoners

REVEALED: The violent books being read by prisoners

REVEALED: The violent books being read by prisoners

24 March 2025

The novels being read by criminals in prison have been revealed - and some of them contain very violent themes.


Sport and leisure charity welcomes new board members

Sport and leisure charity welcomes new board members

Sport and leisure charity welcomes new board members

24 March 2025

A charity that helps develop and promote opportunities has appointed four new board members.


Ticket prices revealed for highly anticipated castle experience

Ticket prices revealed for highly anticipated castle experience

Ticket prices revealed for highly anticipated castle experience

24 March 2025

The Inverness Castle Experience has made another announcement ahead of its opening later this year.


WATCH: ‘One of the first things we did was organise a will’ - healthcare hero looks back at first lockdown

WATCH: ‘One of the first things we did was organise a will’ - healthcare hero looks back at first lockdown

WATCH: ‘One of the first things we did was organise a will’ - healthcare hero looks back at first lockdown

23 March 2025

Five years after the first lockdown, Beauly GP Dr Ross Jaffrey looks back at the community response and learning points of the Covid pandemic.


Dads to run and cycle to Perth to raise money for Inverness Gymnastics Club

Dads to run and cycle to Perth to raise money for Inverness Gymnastics Club

Dads to run and cycle to Perth to raise money for Inverness Gymnastics Club

22 March 2025

Both men have daughters who attend the club, and they want to give something back to the effort the coaches put in every week.


WATCH: ‘The pandemic sparked the rise in flexible hours, but how remote work affects business is still unknown’

WATCH: ‘The pandemic sparked the rise in flexible hours, but how remote work affects business is still unknown’

WATCH: ‘The pandemic sparked the rise in flexible hours, but how remote work affects business is still unknown’

22 March 2025

To mark the fifth anniversary since the Covid-19 pandemic we spoke to CEOs about how remote work has permanently changed the way companies function.


OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

22 March 2025

Federica Stefani shares her story of being a furloughed reporter during lockdown.


WATCH: ‘I sometimes pinch myself and say I really survived Covid’ - but five years on former care worker is still battling long Covid

WATCH: ‘I sometimes pinch myself and say I really survived Covid’ - but five years on former care worker is still battling long Covid

WATCH: ‘I sometimes pinch myself and say I really survived Covid’ - but five years on former care worker is still battling long Covid

22 March 2025

Former care home worker Sarah MacDougall was one of the first patients in the Highlands to survive Covid-19 - but it has had a life-changing impact.


Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

21 March 2025

Two young musicians are hoping to inspire the Highlands’ future musical maestros.


Top baby names of 2024 revealed

Top baby names of 2024 revealed

Top baby names of 2024 revealed

20 March 2025

Data collected by the National Records of Scotland has confirmed which boys’ and girls’ names were most popular last year.


Highly anticipated castle experience announces three new roles

Highly anticipated castle experience announces three new roles

Highly anticipated castle experience announces three new roles

20 March 2025

The Inverness Castle Experience has made the announcement ahead of its opening later this summer.


Dedicated carer to host craft care fair to support carers and families

Dedicated carer to host craft care fair to support carers and families

Dedicated carer to host craft care fair to support carers and families

20 March 2025

A special event to help those in need of care is being hosted next month.


Learn about the evolution of news at an exclusive networking lunch

Learn about the evolution of news at an exclusive networking lunch

Learn about the evolution of news at an exclusive networking lunch

19 March 2025

An exclusive insight into the digital transformation of local journalism is being discussed at a Chamber of Commerce event.


Tickets to go on sale for Strictly dance competition

Tickets to go on sale for Strictly dance competition

Tickets to go on sale for Strictly dance competition

19 March 2025

Tickets for the highly anticipated charity dance competition are about to go on sale.


‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

19 March 2025

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.


Owners of acclaimed restaurant stepping down after 23 years

Owners of acclaimed restaurant stepping down after 23 years

Owners of acclaimed restaurant stepping down after 23 years

18 March 2025

The owners of one of Scotland’s most praised eateries have announced a new proprietor.


Survivor speaks out about sexual abuse committed by sports coach

Survivor speaks out about sexual abuse committed by sports coach

Survivor speaks out about sexual abuse committed by sports coach

18 March 2025

The survivor said: “Robbie Paulin was my coach, he was my best friend… he is my sexual assaulter.”


Gold ring linked to famous geologist Hugh Miller set for Black Isle display

Gold ring linked to famous geologist Hugh Miller set for Black Isle display

Gold ring linked to famous geologist Hugh Miller set for Black Isle display

18 March 2025

It was a remarkable find which sent ripples of delight from South Africa to the Black Isle


Highland minister takes leap of faith - again!

Highland minister takes leap of faith - again!

Highland minister takes leap of faith - again!

17 March 2025

He has already shown he’s up for a challenge - and with the new role is ready for plenty more.


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