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Opinion shifting to accept need for short term let control zone, says councillor

Opinion shifting to accept need for short term let control zone, says councillor

Opinion is shifting in favour of introducing rules to limit Airbnb-style holiday accommodation in Inverness, according to a city councillor.


‘Objectors have had enough’: fighting back against ‘Big Energy’ in the Highlands

‘Objectors have had enough’: fighting back against ‘Big Energy’ in the Highlands

A reader on the battle against the proliferation of energy schemes in the Highlands.


Tomatin Distillery releases limited edition to mark departure of master distiller

Tomatin Distillery releases limited edition to mark departure of master distiller

Retirement announced after 34-year career in the business


Trio complete vital training to help RNLI keep Loch Ness visitors safe

Trio complete vital training to help RNLI keep Loch Ness visitors safe

Three fresh faces are helping to save lives on Loch Ness after completing vital training.


PODCAST: Inverness cops show incredible ‘restraint’ as they were ‘spat at and verbally abused’

PODCAST: Inverness cops show incredible ‘restraint’ as they were ‘spat at and verbally abused’

Beyond the Briefing hears from MSP Edward Mountain after he shadowed Police Scotland on Friday.


Belgian soldiers injured during ‘incident’ at firing range

Belgian soldiers injured during ‘incident’ at firing range

Three soldiers were taken to hospital after a large presence was called to a firing range.


Cancellation for multiple Inverness to Kyle trains today

Cancellation for multiple Inverness to Kyle trains today

A train fault at Garve has caused disruption to multiple services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh today (May 13).


Inverness dentist makes history as she breaks record at major cycling event

Inverness dentist makes history as she breaks record at major cycling event

Also success for Inverness cyclist who takes fastest man title.


£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.


Top goalscorer says focus was always on Caley Thistle even after Dunfermline deal

Top goalscorer says focus was always on Caley Thistle even after Dunfermline deal

He was the top scorer at Inverness this season.


Noise concerns spark new objection to battery site plans

Noise concerns spark new objection to battery site plans

A fresh objection to plans for a new battery energy storage facility east of Nairn has been lodged amidst concerns for noise pollution.


Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

Edward Mountain argues the current prison should remain open even after £209m HMP Highland is finished.


LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

He will be up against the SNP’s Emma Roddick and Labour’s Shaun Fraser.


Former Caley Thistle defender agrees new deal at Highland League club

Former Caley Thistle defender agrees new deal at Highland League club

He spent five years at Caley Thistle.


Caley Thistle receive over £20,000 of solidarity payments from English club during administration

Caley Thistle receive over £20,000 of solidarity payments from English club during administration

Caley Thistle have received solidarity payments for former player.


Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

Lack of progress on development of the Nairn Bypass has been dubbed disgraceful by local representatives.


Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

He is accused of the incidents in Lochinver and Nairn last Friday.


New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

A new memorial garden and space for wellbeing and reflection is being planned to tie in with the opening of the new school building at Nairn Academy.


‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

Inspectors have told an Inverness primary school's daycare service to make improvements after it rated it 'weak' in a number of areas.


Highland businesses scoop awards for delicious pies at national awards ceremony

Highland businesses scoop awards for delicious pies at national awards ceremony

Butchers and bakeries from the Highlands have claimed prizes at the 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.


‘Unsung hero’ in Stars of Social Care Award nod

‘Unsung hero’ in Stars of Social Care Award nod

All three work in the same Black Isle care home.


Missing Inverness man ‘traced’, confirm police

Missing Inverness man ‘traced’, confirm police

A missing Inverness man whose disappearance early on Monday sparked “significant concern” for his welfare, has been traced.


Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

Former Inverness primary school teacher Christina ‘Tina’ MacLeod has passed away at the age of 84 following a short illness.


The Traitors winner is special guest at Hollywood Bowl’s VIP launch

The Traitors winner is special guest at Hollywood Bowl’s VIP launch

The 2025 winner of The Traitors enjoyed a game of bowling at Inverness’ newest entertainment centre.


Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

RNLI rescuers came to the aid of a boat stranded in the middle of the busy Inner Moray Firth after engine failure.


Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

More than 1000 jobs could be created over the 50-year lifespan of a major new offshore wind farm that will be built and serviced by Ardersier Port.


Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.


142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

The motorcyclist was snared on a Highland B-road not far from the A9, while a trio of Porsches were snared on the NC500 in Wester Ross.


‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

Kenneth McKelvie (68) was last seen in the Leachkin area of the city at around 6.30am and police say there are “significant concerns” for his welfare.


Highland port awards £1.5m contract for quay expansion ahead of offshore wind trailblazer

Highland port awards £1.5m contract for quay expansion ahead of offshore wind trailblazer

Up to 320 jobs in construction phase, it is claimed, as port prepares for trailblazing floating offshore windfarm role.


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