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Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former police officer from Inverness tells of Lockerbie link

A former police officer from Inverness has been recalling the “very surreal” experience of being handcuffed to the Lockerbie bomber.

£33m Highland video camera rollout to give police ‘more confidence’

The £33 million video camera rollout to Highland police officers will allow cops to “have more confidence in how they act”.

Boat linked to filming of Matt Damon blockbuster appears in Inverness

A Viking style wooden ship has appeared in Inverness ahead of filming a blockbuster movie in the local area.

Worship under canvas - the Inverness church holding services in a tent

An Inverness church is holding services under canvas as it works towards getting a permanent home.

Back on track! Model railway to return to Victorian Market

It was a fixture in the market hall before that was transformed into the more open food hall.

18-year-old sped away from police while on scrambler

"It is hoped that this will be his one and only time in court," said the defence solicitor.

Caley Jags sign second former Ross County goalkeeper

He also has a League One winners’ medal to his name already.

Prosecco picnic raises more than £40k for children’s charity

Guests at an annual charity prosecco picnic swapped the Highlands for the islands of Hawaii, raising thousands of pounds for The Archie Foundation.

Voting opens in search to find up-and-coming artist to open main stage at Belladrum Festival

Voting has opened to find the best up-and-coming musical talent from the Highlands and Islands to perform on the main stage at Belladrum Festival.

A9 crash between Tain and Alness causes road restrictions

A crash on the A9 between Tain and Alness has caused the road to be restricted in both directions.

Inverness tourist arrested after reports of shoplifting

A tourist in Inverness has been arrested following reports of shoplifting, as officers recover over £400 of stolen goods.

Highland police to ‘feel more safe’ with new video cameras

Today (June 17), Police Scotland has rolled out body worn cameras to around 400 officers across the region.

‘We have to be the voice for our children’: concerns over staffing at Inverness school; plus impact of Highland energy schemes

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the issues of concern to them.

Visiting construction worker gets driving ban after drinking with colleagues

The 45-year-old “made a poor decision”, hears Inverness Sheriff Court.

‘Forever chemical’ found in all tested UK rivers - except River Ness

York University study reveals traces of a potentially harmful ‘forever chemical’ in all but one 32 tested UK rivers.

Highland squad win inter-regional wheelchair basketball championship

One Inverness Lions player was also named in the all-star team of the best individual performers.

Golden hat-trick for rowing club at Scottish Championships

They also won a host of silver medals to add to their overall haul.

Nairnshire residents raise concerns after major postal delays

A number of Nairnshire residents have reported not receiving their post for more than two weeks.

‘His speed was excessive’ - but careless driver keeps his licence

Inverness Sheriff Court hears ‘the vehicle was too powerful for his needs’ and he has since ‘purchased something more sensible’.

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

More than 300 people attend packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.