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Andy Dixon has been content editor for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal, Strathspey and Badenoch Herald, Highland News and North Star since November 2016. He joined the company in June 2006 and has covered community news, politics, court, sport, entertainment and business in various roles over the years.

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‘I love wandering around Belladrum and supporting other local bands’ - says Scooty and the Skyhooks’ Davie Ross

25 July 2024
‘I love wandering around Belladrum and supporting other local bands’ - says Scooty and the Skyhooks’ Davie Ross

‘I love wandering around Belladrum and supporting other local bands’ - says Scooty and the Skyhooks’ Davie Ross

25 July 2024

Scooty and the Skyhooks founder member Davie Ross loves going to Belladrum.


Third person charged in connection with death of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

23 July 2024
Third person charged in connection with death of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

Third person charged in connection with death of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

23 July 2024

A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in the Portsmouth area.


NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

22 July 2024
NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

22 July 2024

It is believed the man was carrying out duties in Inverness under a false name.


Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

22 July 2024
Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

22 July 2024

More than 10 flights have been impacted so far.


Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

21 July 2024
Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

21 July 2024

Bella is so special - it has something for everyone, says BBC journalist (and former Courier reporter) Imogen James.


‘I abhor offensive stereotypes’ - Deputy First Minister takes aim at The National’s front page

13 July 2024
‘I abhor offensive stereotypes’ - Deputy First Minister takes aim at The National’s front page

‘I abhor offensive stereotypes’ - Deputy First Minister takes aim at The National’s front page

13 July 2024

Highland SNP MSP Kate Forbes has contributed columns printed in The National.


Inverness’s new MP will have offices in Highland capital and Fort William

12 July 2024
Inverness’s new MP will have offices in Highland capital and Fort William

Inverness’s new MP will have offices in Highland capital and Fort William

12 July 2024

Angus MacDonald will also regretfully resign as a Highland councillor for Fort William and Ardnamurchan.


£184.7m Tomatin-Moy A9 dualling contract lined up

09 July 2024
£184.7m Tomatin-Moy A9 dualling contract lined up

£184.7m Tomatin-Moy A9 dualling contract lined up

09 July 2024

Scottish Government is poised to award the construction contract to Balfour Beatty.


Obama’s campaign insight helped Inverness MP win

08 July 2024
Obama’s campaign insight helped Inverness MP win

Obama’s campaign insight helped Inverness MP win

08 July 2024

Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire MP Angus MacDonald says how the election was won, in his own words.


Angus MacDonald speculates complacency cost SNP Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

08 July 2024
Angus MacDonald speculates complacency cost SNP Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Angus MacDonald speculates complacency cost SNP Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

08 July 2024

Angus MacDonald described the last six weeks as more exhausting and tense than any of the conflict zones he had experienced while in the army.


Wester Ross’s new MP: Vision for the Highlands + key issues

06 July 2024
Wester Ross’s new MP: Vision for the Highlands + key issues

Wester Ross’s new MP: Vision for the Highlands + key issues

06 July 2024

New Lib Dem MP for the Wester Ross area Angus MacDonald on some hot topics.


‘Simply wonderful’ as Highland territory returned to Lib Dem hands

06 July 2024
‘Simply wonderful’ as Highland territory returned to Lib Dem hands

‘Simply wonderful’ as Highland territory returned to Lib Dem hands

06 July 2024

Scottish Lib Dems leader Alex Cole-Hamilton hails new MP’s victory.


Who is Angus MacDonald? Profile of Wester Ross’s new MP in his own words

06 July 2024
Who is Angus MacDonald? Profile of Wester Ross’s new MP in his own words

Who is Angus MacDonald? Profile of Wester Ross’s new MP in his own words

06 July 2024

The Liberal Democrat councillor and businessman will represent an area which had mostly backed SNP since 2015.


What was the difference between Lib Dem and SNP vote in Wester Ross area? We’re set to find out today

06 July 2024
What was the difference between Lib Dem and SNP vote in Wester Ross area? We’re set to find out today

What was the difference between Lib Dem and SNP vote in Wester Ross area? We’re set to find out today

06 July 2024

Will it be 3rd time lucky for those counting the votes for the new Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire seat? Let’s hope so!


Highland Council opens buildings in Inverness and Dingwall for people who haven’t received postal votes

30 June 2024
Highland Council opens buildings in Inverness and Dingwall for people who haven’t received postal votes

Highland Council opens buildings in Inverness and Dingwall for people who haven’t received postal votes

30 June 2024

A private booth has ben set up for anyone who wishes to complete their postal vote there and then.


Sun shines as Woodzstock festival attracts music fans to Black Isle

15 June 2024
Sun shines as Woodzstock festival attracts music fans to Black Isle

Sun shines as Woodzstock festival attracts music fans to Black Isle

15 June 2024

Boasting headline acts with more than a dozen top 40 singles and albums between them, the festival looks set to go down a treat with revellers.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Best of luck to all our fabulous finalists

11 May 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Best of luck to all our fabulous finalists

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Best of luck to all our fabulous finalists

11 May 2024

Strictly Inverness has been an incredible experience filled with emotion and self-discovery.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

04 May 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

04 May 2024

The annual charity dance contest gets under way on Wednesday, with the final being held next Saturday.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

27 April 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

27 April 2024

It is one of, if not the, most successful Strictly Inverness (at least in terms of fundraising) ever.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

20 April 2024
Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

20 April 2024

All of us amateur dancers will be forever thankful to anyone who has put their hand in their pocket to support us while we’ve been learning to dance.


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