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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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Sharpened toilet brush handle among weapons seized from Highland prisoners

07 January 2025
Sharpened toilet brush handle among weapons seized from Highland prisoners

Sharpened toilet brush handle among weapons seized from Highland prisoners

07 January 2025

Cocaine and Spice among drugs confiscated from prisoners in Inverness.


REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

04 January 2025
REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

04 January 2025

Highlands and Islands police area records crashes involving 585 drivers over a 13-month period.


NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

03 January 2025
NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

03 January 2025

Situations included health workers having to grapple with a mouse nest in a nurse’s bedroom.


Record number of knives seized from people at Inverness Justice Centre as police make weapons detection a ‘key priority’

26 December 2024
Record number of knives seized from people at Inverness Justice Centre as police make weapons detection a ‘key priority’

Record number of knives seized from people at Inverness Justice Centre as police make weapons detection a ‘key priority’

26 December 2024

More than 1000 items were seized from people at Inverness Justice Centre in the last three years.


‘I cannot imagine my world without her’ - heartbroken mum pays tribute to daughter after A9 tragedy

23 December 2024
‘I cannot imagine my world without her’ - heartbroken mum pays tribute to daughter after A9 tragedy

‘I cannot imagine my world without her’ - heartbroken mum pays tribute to daughter after A9 tragedy

23 December 2024

Police are appealing for information relating to the crash.


REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

23 December 2024
REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

23 December 2024

FOI results prompt police to issue range of tips to keep your property safe over the festive period.


A9 fatal crash victim named as police appeal for information

21 December 2024
A9 fatal crash victim named as police appeal for information

A9 fatal crash victim named as police appeal for information

21 December 2024

A 31-year-old woman died following a fatal one-vehicle crash on the A9 near Inshes.


Highland baker Harry Gow dies

20 December 2024
Highland baker Harry Gow dies

Highland baker Harry Gow dies

20 December 2024

Harry Gow’s passion for baking and community will leave a lasting legacy.


Section of A9 in Inverness closed due to police incident

20 December 2024
Section of A9 in Inverness closed due to police incident

Section of A9 in Inverness closed due to police incident

20 December 2024

Traffic Scotland says: “Motorists are advised to use an alternate route at this time.”


WATCH: ‘You are more than the cancer’ - Highland Hospice ‘Calendar Girls’ overwhelmed by support

13 December 2024
WATCH: ‘You are more than the cancer’ - Highland Hospice ‘Calendar Girls’ overwhelmed by support

WATCH: ‘You are more than the cancer’ - Highland Hospice ‘Calendar Girls’ overwhelmed by support

13 December 2024

Live life to the best that you can and don’t let cancer rule is the clear message from a group of inspirational ladies.


Ross-shire dance couples among line-up for Strictly Inverness 2025

11 December 2024
Ross-shire dance couples among line-up for Strictly Inverness 2025

Ross-shire dance couples among line-up for Strictly Inverness 2025

11 December 2024

The annual event generates cash for the Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre, which organise and host the event.


‘I often wonder how life can be so cruel to take someone so suddenly’ - Highland funeral director clocks up 30 years

09 December 2024
‘I often wonder how life can be so cruel to take someone so suddenly’ - Highland funeral director clocks up 30 years

‘I often wonder how life can be so cruel to take someone so suddenly’ - Highland funeral director clocks up 30 years

09 December 2024

“Seeing the photographs during a funeral can be very moving, as you see the person as they were during their life.”


‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

09 December 2024
‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

09 December 2024

“Breaking up Highland Council isn’t about creating division - it’s about building empowerment,” says a leading councillor.


‘We can't thank this group of inspirational women enough’ - ‘Calendar Girls’ ready to officially launch fun ‘perfect Christmas gift’

06 December 2024
‘We can't thank this group of inspirational women enough’ - ‘Calendar Girls’ ready to officially launch fun ‘perfect Christmas gift’

‘We can't thank this group of inspirational women enough’ - ‘Calendar Girls’ ready to officially launch fun ‘perfect Christmas gift’

06 December 2024

They decided to do the fun calendar with the motive of highlighting positive body image.


PICTURES: Over 35,000 folk expected to see Eden Court panto - but were you there on opening night?

05 December 2024
PICTURES: Over 35,000 folk expected to see Eden Court panto - but were you there on opening night?

PICTURES: Over 35,000 folk expected to see Eden Court panto - but were you there on opening night?

05 December 2024

“As a business, the footfall at this time of year and the income that it generates it vital to our sustainability,” says theatre boss.


Highland hoedown promised with new country music festival set for capital

04 December 2024
Highland hoedown promised with new country music festival set for capital

Highland hoedown promised with new country music festival set for capital

04 December 2024

The Northern Star Country Music Festival is set to be staged at the Northern Meeting Park.


What’s the status of Longman Roundabout upgrade plans after Highland Council ditches it from City Region Deal?

04 December 2024
What’s the status of Longman Roundabout upgrade plans after Highland Council ditches it from City Region Deal?

What’s the status of Longman Roundabout upgrade plans after Highland Council ditches it from City Region Deal?

04 December 2024

Highland councillors decided to redirect funding earmarked for the Inverness junction towards its Corran Ferry project.


Work under way at new £3.1m Hollywood Bowl centre in Inverness with opening date announced

03 December 2024
Work under way at new £3.1m Hollywood Bowl centre in Inverness with opening date announced

Work under way at new £3.1m Hollywood Bowl centre in Inverness with opening date announced

03 December 2024

The new £3.1 million Hollywood Bowl is designed to be a family entertainment centre.


More than 400 ‘concern for person’ incidents at Kessock Bridge in last 6 years

02 December 2024
More than 400 ‘concern for person’ incidents at Kessock Bridge in last 6 years

More than 400 ‘concern for person’ incidents at Kessock Bridge in last 6 years

02 December 2024

The stats were released via a Freedom of Information request.


Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

30 November 2024
Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

30 November 2024

Confirmation comes after the inaugural Blue Light’s Got Talent generated over £30,000 for good causes.


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