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Councillor claims he was told pay didn't affect benefit

Councillor claims he was told pay didn't affect benefit

A COUNCILLOR facing benefit fraud charges claimed he phoned the Department of Work and Pensions to let them know he had been elected as a councillor…


Golf stars ready for Scottish Open action at Castle Stuart

Golf stars ready for Scottish Open action at Castle Stuart

Many of the world's top golf players have been talking to the Highland News ahead of tomorrow's big tee-off in the Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart…


More seats for Eden Court snooker event

More seats for Eden Court snooker event

EXTRA seats have been made available for a snooker icons exhibition event at Eden Court tonight. More than 600 people will pack the Empire Theatre…


Extra tickets released for sell out snooker show

Extra tickets released for sell out snooker show

DISAPPOINTED snooker fans who missed their chance to snap up tickets for tonight's special event showcasing legends of the game are being offered a last…


New festival set to entertain Inverness visitors

New festival set to entertain Inverness visitors

DOZENS of local entertainers are preparing to take part in the first Inverness Bunkers Festival to mark the Scottish Open golf tournament. Talented…


Scottish Open Leaderboard

Scottish Open Leaderboard

Find out the latest from the Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.


Killed Highlander soldier named

Killed Highlander soldier named

A SOLDIER from the The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS), who was killed in Afghanistan on Monday has been named as…


Flat out for three-day festival at Newmarket

Flat out for three-day festival at Newmarket

The Newmarket July meeting is one of the highlights of the flat racing calendar and this year’s three day festival commences on Thursday with a fantastic…


Satisfying golfing appetites — on and off the course

Satisfying golfing appetites — on and off the course

WIMBLEDON may be over but strawberries and cream will still be the order of the day when the Barclays Scottish Open starts at Castle Stuart on Thursday.


Golf fans flock to Inverness for Scottish Open

Golf fans flock to Inverness for Scottish Open

DREICH weather is not dampening the spirits as thousands of golf fans start arriving in Inverness before the Barclays Scottish Open starts at Castle Stuart…


In the newspaper

In the newspaper

Harriers trio look to set new bests at Olympic trials; Ex-winners compete in 30th Highland Cross event; and Kirkhill team on top in schools competition.…


First fashion fest for Belladrum

First fashion fest for Belladrum

BELLADRUM is set to play host to Scotland’s first ever festival fashion arena when it takes place next month.


Water problems for 100 Loch Ness village homes

Water problems for 100 Loch Ness village homes

WATER supply to around 100 homes in Fort Augustus was disrupted by a burst water main last night. Some homes suffered a total loss of water, others…


Highlanders’ courage tested every day on the front line

Highlanders’ courage tested every day on the front line

In an exclusive article for The Inverness Courier, Lieutenant Colonel Alastair Aitken, commanding officer of The Highlanders, details his soldiers’ experiences…


Weakened Clach go down fighting against Ross County

Weakened Clach go down fighting against Ross County

FRESHER legs made the difference at Grant Street, Inverness, on Tuesday night as Highland League side Clach lost 2-0 to Irn Bru Division One opponents…


County ease past Clach

County ease past Clach

ROSS County made it successive 2-0 victories against Highland League opposition after overcoming Clach at Grant Street Park. Colin McMenamin was foiled…


Man released following death of 27-year-old

Man released following death of 27-year-old

A 38-YEAR-OLD man arrested in connection with what is believed to be a drugs-related death in Inverness has been released.


Inverness workers trapped in lift

Inverness workers trapped in lift

TWO workers had an unwelcome, extended lunch-break, when the lift in their office got stuck for more than an hour.


Fire investigator tells fraud trial councillor did not live alone

Fire investigator tells fraud trial councillor did not live alone

A FIRE investigator has told a sheriff that city councillor John Holden told him he lived with his partner and her daughter when he interviewed him in…


Fire investigator claims councillor lived with partner

Fire investigator claims councillor lived with partner

A FIRE investigator has told a sheriff that city councillor John Holden told him he lived with his partner and her daughter when he interviewed him in…


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