World’s most expensive whisky set to break records in upcoming sale

Estimated value of up to £1.2million.

Inverness building damaged after car crashes into former shop

Grant Street is currently closed.

Emergency services in attendance at RTC in Inverness

At least one person has been injured, and eye witnesses are fearful that a building is at risk of collapse.

Five ways to keep warm and reduce energy costs as Covid-19 lockdown coincides with cold snap

A campaign to help people stay warm while keeping control of energy costs has issued a clutch of top tips.

CORONAVIRUS STATS

New cases, rolling rate & case rate

Marathon novice aims to complete seven in seven days for Highland charity

A shinty player who has never run a marathon before is aiming to complete seven in seven days for Highland Hospice.

MSP calls for urgent help for Highland marine tourism operators

Industry left without support due to 'zero rateable value'.

Ross-shire medical practice gets 100 per cent turnout for Covid vaccination clinic

A Ross-shire medical practice has thanked its elderly patients for turning out in force to a specially arranged Covid vaccination clinic.

NATIONAL NEWS

Retail sales in 2020 fall at fastest level in 23 years – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said the fall came amid a slight boost in December, with clothes stores benefitting most.

Festival season ‘still possible despite the cancellation of Glastonbury’

Paul Reed, of the Association of Independent Festivals, said the Government needs to intervene over the issue of insurance for music events.

Government borrowing soared nearly sixfold to £34.1bn in December

Overall debt hit a new record-high £2.13 trillion at the end of December.

London mayor in 999-year shared ownership lease pledge

The leaseholds set out by Sadiq Khan would apply to shared ownership homes delivered through his £4 billion affordable homes programme.

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SPORT

Former Ross County manager thinks about the future

Stuart Kettlewell considers his next step.

LISTEN: Stuart Kettlewell podcast special

Stuart Kettlewell joins the podcast to chat about his football philosophy, his coaching career and his Ross County departure last month.

Ross County striker aiming to make double figure goal target a Shaw thing

Forward is in confident mood.

Victory dedicated to club chairman

John Hughes pays tribute to Roy MacGregor.

Ross County move off bottom of Premiership with big win over Aberdeen

Sensational win for the Staggies.

LIVE UPDATES - ROSS COUNTY V ABERDEEN — Staggies take on Dons in Dingwall.

Avoch footballer looking to develop after signing for Rangers — Glasgow is next chapter for Ross-shire full back.

Shinty clubs sign up to 2021 season — All clubs returning for new season.

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LIFESTYLE

HSPC Feature Property: Elmbank, 68 Culduthel Road, Inverness

Elmbank is a desirable five-bedroom detached villa located in the Culduthel area of Inverness.

Virtual celebration of the Bard to take place from the city

A free event that is 'live at five' this Friday from MacGregor's Bar in Inverness.

Recipe of the week: Fish pie with pecan crumble

A fish pie, but not as you know it.

OPINION: Is it enough to stick to the rules?

Nicky Marr - "Are our restrictions tight enough? How are the rules being enforced?"

Time to tool up to protect environment

January gets a bad rep. A month of enforced abstinence, chocolate avoidance and down-to-the-bone cold.

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WHAT'S ON

Fèis Rois youngsters will share music and experiences at online event

Youngsters from Highland arts organisation Fèis Rois will perform and share their experiences at an online festival

Records shattered after entries flood in for FilmG awards

A RECORD breaking number of entries have been submitted for this year's FilmG – the Gaelic short film competition.

Lifeline funding for Aberdeen Performing Arts

The charity which runs His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen Music Hall and The Lemon Tree will receive £1.4 million as part of further support for culture.

The power and meaning behind a real letter

ArtyNess: Barbara Henderson hopes we can regain some of the joy of handwritten correspondence as we endure the latest lockdown

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

EMERGENCY cash support worth £800,000 has been given to Eden Court Theatre after the Scottish Government announced further pandemic aid for the arts.

Historian Sir Tom Devine among line-up for Highland literary festival

Scottish historian Sir Tom Devine and Irish broadcaster Peter Geoghegan are among the names lined-up for this year's Ullapool Book Festival.

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

ArtyNess: Liza Mulholland is back with her first column of 2021 – and is optimistic about the future of live music despite the continuing challenges

Theatre will get in touch over ticket refunds caused by Covid lockdown cancellations

TICKET holders for cinema and theatre performances affected by the Covid pandemic will be contacted “in due course”, Eden Court has said.

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World’s most expensive whisky set to break records in upcoming sale

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CORONAVIRUS STATS

Marathon novice aims to complete seven in seven days for Highland charity

Marathon novice aims to complete seven in seven days for Highland charity

MSP calls for urgent help for Highland marine tourism operators

MSP calls for urgent help for Highland marine tourism operators

Ross-shire medical practice gets 100 per cent turnout for Covid vaccination clinic

Ross-shire medical practice gets 100 per cent turnout for Covid vaccination clinic

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MSPs call on government to back Cromarty Firth freeport proposals

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UK GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: There's light at the end of the tunnel...but, for now, embrace lockdown life

NATIONAL NEWS

Retail sales in 2020 fall at fastest level in 23 years – ONS

Retail sales in 2020 fall at fastest level in 23 years – ONS

Festival season ‘still possible despite the cancellation of Glastonbury’

Festival season ‘still possible despite the cancellation of Glastonbury’

Government borrowing soared nearly sixfold to £34.1bn in December

Government borrowing soared nearly sixfold to £34.1bn in December

London mayor in 999-year shared ownership lease pledge

London mayor in 999-year shared ownership lease pledge

SPORT

Former Ross County manager thinks about the future

LISTEN: Stuart Kettlewell podcast special

LISTEN: Stuart Kettlewell podcast special

Ross County striker aiming to make double figure goal target a Shaw thing

Ross County striker aiming to make double figure goal target a Shaw thing

Victory dedicated to club chairman

Victory dedicated to club chairman

Ross County move off bottom of Premiership with big win over Aberdeen

Ross County move off bottom of Premiership with big win over Aberdeen

LIVE UPDATES - ROSS COUNTY V ABERDEEN

Avoch footballer looking to develop after signing for Rangers

Shinty clubs sign up to 2021 season

LIFESTYLE

HSPC Feature Property: Elmbank, 68 Culduthel Road, Inverness

Virtual celebration of the Bard to take place from the city

Virtual celebration of the Bard to take place from the city

Recipe of the week: Fish pie with pecan crumble

Recipe of the week: Fish pie with pecan crumble

OPINION: Is it enough to stick to the rules?

OPINION: Is it enough to stick to the rules?

Time to tool up to protect environment

Time to tool up to protect environment

WHAT'S ON

Fèis Rois youngsters will share music and experiences at online event

Records shattered after entries flood in for FilmG awards

Records shattered after entries flood in for FilmG awards

Lifeline funding for Aberdeen Performing Arts

Lifeline funding for Aberdeen Performing Arts

The power and meaning behind a real letter

The power and meaning behind a real letter

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

Lifeline £800,000 grant to help theatre weather pandemic storm

Historian Sir Tom Devine among line-up for Highland literary festival

Historian Sir Tom Devine among line-up for Highland literary festival

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

Not the new year we were hoping for – but Celtic Connections can still sparkle in 2021

Theatre will get in touch over ticket refunds caused by Covid lockdown cancellations

Theatre will get in touch over ticket refunds caused by Covid lockdown cancellations

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