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‘Absolutely vicious!’: seagulls in our towns and city centre; plus ‘brave’ schoolboy on support cuts; and ‘selfish’ cyclists and joggers

‘Absolutely vicious!’: seagulls in our towns and city centre; plus ‘brave’ schoolboy on support cuts; and ‘selfish’ cyclists and joggers

‘Absolutely vicious!’: seagulls in our towns and city centre; plus ‘brave’ schoolboy on support cuts; and ‘selfish’ cyclists and joggers

04 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines.


Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”


More than 1800 saplings planted at Nairn water reservoir

More than 1800 saplings planted at Nairn water reservoir

More than 1800 saplings planted at Nairn water reservoir

02 May 2025

Hundreds of native trees have been planted near a Nairn reservoir in a bid to protect water quality.


Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

02 May 2025

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.


Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

01 May 2025

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.


Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

01 May 2025

A Nairn primary school is moving in the right direction in making necessary improvements, according to a standards watchdog.


COURT ROUND-UP: Sexual offences and accusations of attempted murder among last month's court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Sexual offences and accusations of attempted murder among last month's court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Sexual offences and accusations of attempted murder among last month's court business

01 May 2025

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last month.


New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

30 April 2025

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.


‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

30 April 2025

A Nairn councillor shared her disappointment in the current system used to allocate additional support learning (ASL) resources in the Highlands.


Highland League football club appoints new manager

Highland League football club appoints new manager

Highland League football club appoints new manager

29 April 2025

Over 400 appearances for the club as a player.


‘You prey on vulnerable individuals’ - ‘Scouse Jack’ drugs gang member jailed for supplying heroin and cocaine to area

‘You prey on vulnerable individuals’ - ‘Scouse Jack’ drugs gang member jailed for supplying heroin and cocaine to area

‘You prey on vulnerable individuals’ - ‘Scouse Jack’ drugs gang member jailed for supplying heroin and cocaine to area

29 April 2025

“I have to send a warning to others intending to do the same that when - not if - you are caught, there will be consequences," says sheriff.


Scottish Labour announce Shaun Fraser as the Inverness and Nairn candidate

Scottish Labour announce Shaun Fraser as the Inverness and Nairn candidate

Scottish Labour announce Shaun Fraser as the Inverness and Nairn candidate

29 April 2025

The MSP hopeful won the backing of influential former MP Brian Wilson.


Rules are rules or ‘shocking’ decision?: family told to remove grave decoration

Rules are rules or ‘shocking’ decision?: family told to remove grave decoration

Rules are rules or ‘shocking’ decision?: family told to remove grave decoration

29 April 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are split over personal touches added to a grave in a Highland cemetery


Call to boost seagull control after 74-year-old man suffers High Street attack

Call to boost seagull control after 74-year-old man suffers High Street attack

Call to boost seagull control after 74-year-old man suffers High Street attack

29 April 2025

A 74-year-old man who was attacked by a seagull in Nairn last week is calling for urgent action ahead of the tourist season.


Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

28 April 2025

A Nairnshire 21-year-old is currently undertaking a 200-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).


Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

28 April 2025

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.


Could you be the next World Tattie Scone champion?

Could you be the next World Tattie Scone champion?

Could you be the next World Tattie Scone champion?

28 April 2025

Amateur chefs and cooking enthusiasts are being encouraged to bring their best recipes in a bid to be crowned World Tattie Scone Champion.


WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

28 April 2025

A Nairn teenager is urging Highland Council to reinstate support staff at his school, as he found himself struggling after losing one-to-one support.


Collision involving bike and car sparks police appeal

Collision involving bike and car sparks police appeal

Collision involving bike and car sparks police appeal

28 April 2025

Police have appealed for help tracing a cyclist after a bike collided with a car on near Nairn.


‘You better behave behind the wheel’ - sheriff tells driver spotted at 70mph in 30mph zone

‘You better behave behind the wheel’ - sheriff tells driver spotted at 70mph in 30mph zone

‘You better behave behind the wheel’ - sheriff tells driver spotted at 70mph in 30mph zone

28 April 2025

It was on a stretch of road that switched between 30mph and 50mph.


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