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Highland business group laments 'opportunity missed' in Spring Statement

23 March 2022
Highland business group laments 'opportunity missed' in Spring Statement

Highland business group laments 'opportunity missed' in Spring Statement

23 March 2022

An opportunity has been missed to help countless small businesses being overwhelmed by massive energy price hikes, according to a business leader.


Off-duty cop overheard Wester Ross drug deal involving Kyle man

23 March 2022
Off-duty cop overheard Wester Ross drug deal involving Kyle man

Off-duty cop overheard Wester Ross drug deal involving Kyle man

23 March 2022

An off-duty policeman in a Wester Ross hotel overheard a drug deal being made by a Kyle of Lochalsh man and reported it to his colleagues.


Sutherland amateur champions Tain Thistle take a year out following manager exit

22 March 2022
Sutherland amateur champions Tain Thistle take a year out following manager exit

Sutherland amateur champions Tain Thistle take a year out following manager exit

22 March 2022

The reigning champions of a Sutherland amateur football league will relinquish their title without kicking a ball this summer.


Easter Ross sex offender admits new offence involving indecent images of children

22 March 2022
Easter Ross sex offender admits new offence involving indecent images of children

Easter Ross sex offender admits new offence involving indecent images of children

22 March 2022

An Easter Ross sex offender with two previous convictions involving indecent images of children admitted a third similar offence.


Agitated Alness man spat at police officer in city centre assault

22 March 2022
Agitated Alness man spat at police officer in city centre assault

Agitated Alness man spat at police officer in city centre assault

22 March 2022

A former Inverness man now living in Alness spat at a police officer who had wanted to question him about another matter.


'Disgraceful' behaviour of Easter Ross woman who racially abused taxi driver is punished

19 March 2022
'Disgraceful' behaviour of Easter Ross woman who racially abused taxi driver is punished

'Disgraceful' behaviour of Easter Ross woman who racially abused taxi driver is punished

19 March 2022

A taxi driver was called an offensive name by a drunk Alness woman who had fallen out with an intoxicated friend in his vehicle.


Man who threatened partner with 'erratic' behaviour lands six-month jail term at Highland court

17 March 2022
Man who threatened partner with 'erratic' behaviour lands six-month jail term at Highland court

Man who threatened partner with 'erratic' behaviour lands six-month jail term at Highland court

17 March 2022

Prisoner Jason Cochrane was jailed for six months after admitting behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards his partner.


Bullying backdrop to supermarket attack by Ross-shire teenagers

17 March 2022
Bullying backdrop to supermarket attack by Ross-shire teenagers

Bullying backdrop to supermarket attack by Ross-shire teenagers

17 March 2022

A background of bullying led to two Conon Bridge teenagers attacking another youth outside a supermarket.


Drunken pub bust-up in Black Isle pub leads to fine and community service for 'obnoxious' offender

17 March 2022
Drunken pub bust-up in Black Isle pub leads to fine and community service for 'obnoxious' offender

Drunken pub bust-up in Black Isle pub leads to fine and community service for 'obnoxious' offender

17 March 2022

The man was reprimanded by a sheriff for his behaviour in the drink-fuelled incident.


Highland Council now accepting nominations for May 5 elections – deadline of March 30 for names to come forward

14 March 2022
Highland Council now accepting nominations for May 5 elections – deadline of March 30 for names to come forward

Highland Council now accepting nominations for May 5 elections – deadline of March 30 for names to come forward

14 March 2022

Highland Council is holding elections on Thursday, May 5, and published its Notice of Election today,


Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival scene is set

12 March 2022
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival scene is set

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival scene is set

12 March 2022

The triumphant launch of this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has set the scene for a full-strength offering.


Moves to improve personal safety of Highland councillors on agenda

10 March 2022
Moves to improve personal safety of Highland councillors on agenda

Moves to improve personal safety of Highland councillors on agenda

10 March 2022

It comes after man was locked up for assault and threats to local Green member Pippa Hadley in Kingussie


Man jailed for kicking cop in face

09 March 2022
Man jailed for kicking cop in face

Man jailed for kicking cop in face

09 March 2022

A 33-year-old man who kicked a policeman in the face before spitting at other officers has been jailed for three months at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Woman admits abusive behaviour on trip to visit father

08 March 2022
Woman admits abusive behaviour on trip to visit father

Woman admits abusive behaviour on trip to visit father

08 March 2022

A former Strathpeffer woman who shouted abuse at her 73-year-old father during a short visit was fined £320 at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Housing needs spark consultation survey

06 March 2022
Housing needs spark consultation survey

Housing needs spark consultation survey

06 March 2022

ULLAPOOL Community Trust (UCT) is launching a survey to inform what housing is needed now and into the future.


New journalism role to give communities in north-west Highlands a stronger voice

04 March 2022
New journalism role to give communities in north-west Highlands a stronger voice

New journalism role to give communities in north-west Highlands a stronger voice

04 March 2022

An opportunity to highlight what is happening across the north-west Highlands and to give communities in the area a stronger voice has been launched.


Delivery driver who stamped on gull's head in Highland town is fined

24 February 2022
Delivery driver who stamped on gull's head in Highland town is fined

Delivery driver who stamped on gull's head in Highland town is fined

24 February 2022

A delivery driver has been fined £500 after stamping on a gull's head which he hit with a stick after it was trying to peck at his bread


Man who bit cop jailed for assault

22 February 2022
Man who bit cop jailed for assault

Man who bit cop jailed for assault

22 February 2022

A TAIN man who bit a police officer and spat in the face of another was jailed for a year at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Drink-driver found near abandoned vehicle on Black Isle made 'error of judgement'

18 February 2022
Drink-driver found near abandoned vehicle on Black Isle made 'error of judgement'

Drink-driver found near abandoned vehicle on Black Isle made 'error of judgement'

18 February 2022

Police found a suspected drunk-driver near his vehicle which had been abandoned in a field near Tore.


Woman who poured tin of lager over companion at Invergordon address learns her fate

17 February 2022
Woman who poured tin of lager over companion at Invergordon address learns her fate

Woman who poured tin of lager over companion at Invergordon address learns her fate

17 February 2022

The incident involving Danielle Duncan took place at Mains Avenue, Invergordon on October 27 last year.


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