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Dad pens children's book while on furlough

18 April 2021
Dad pens children's book while on furlough

Dad pens children's book while on furlough

18 April 2021

A health and safety expert has put his time on furlough to good use – writing and illustrating a children’s book inspired by his young daughter.


Five Highland iCentres set to reopen

16 April 2021
Five Highland iCentres set to reopen

Five Highland iCentres set to reopen

16 April 2021

Tourist information centres in Inverness, Portree, Ullapool, Aviemore and Fort William this month as coronavirus restrictions are further eased.


Historic heritage sites getting set to lower their drawbridges

16 April 2021
Historic heritage sites getting set to lower their drawbridges

Historic heritage sites getting set to lower their drawbridges

16 April 2021

Online booking now available for destinations including Urquhart Castle, Fort George and Elgin Cathedral.


UPDATE: Police not treating fire as suspicious

14 April 2021
UPDATE: Police not treating fire as suspicious

UPDATE: Police not treating fire as suspicious

14 April 2021

Police investigating an overnight Inverness fire, where a man died, have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.


Plans for Conon Bridge house to be decided

14 April 2021
Plans for Conon Bridge house to be decided

Plans for Conon Bridge house to be decided

14 April 2021

It will be considered by members Highland Council's North Planning Applications Committee on Tuesday and has been recommended for approval.


Schools prepare to welcome pupils back on Monday

14 April 2021
Schools prepare to welcome pupils back on Monday

Schools prepare to welcome pupils back on Monday

14 April 2021

The Scottish Government confirmed that the majority of pupils will return full-time to education after the Easter break, except for those shielding.


VIDEO: Emergency services at scene of Inverness City Centre fire

14 April 2021
VIDEO: Emergency services at scene of Inverness City Centre fire

VIDEO: Emergency services at scene of Inverness City Centre fire

14 April 2021

A 57-year-old man has died following a blaze in a flat.


First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

13 April 2021
First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

13 April 2021

Travel and meeting restrictions eased from Friday with shops and hospitality businesses also able to reopen across Scotland from April 26.


Work to repair Highland roads underway again

13 April 2021
Work to repair Highland roads underway again

Work to repair Highland roads underway again

13 April 2021

Highland Council’s roads team was kept busy providing a daily gritting and winter ploughing service but the crews are now switching to road repairs.


'We didn't choose the cause – it chose us'

11 April 2021
'We didn't choose the cause – it chose us'

'We didn't choose the cause – it chose us'

11 April 2021

Donations of clothing to women and children in a conflict-torn country have arrived safely from Ross-shire with love.


New collection point to help local food charity

06 April 2021
New collection point to help local food charity

New collection point to help local food charity

06 April 2021

Shoppers in Dingwall can now donate food items to help people in their community each time they visit their local supermarket.


NHS Highland moves to tackle bullying will take years to implement

04 April 2021
NHS Highland moves to tackle bullying will take years to implement

NHS Highland moves to tackle bullying will take years to implement

04 April 2021

It could take up to five years to fully implement recommendations for change at NHS Highland made in the wake of widespread bullying allegations.


PICTURES: Stunning drone pictures offer a bird's-eye view of Highlands

02 April 2021
PICTURES: Stunning drone pictures offer a bird's-eye view of Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning drone pictures offer a bird's-eye view of Highlands

02 April 2021

A Highland videographer and drone pilot can claim one of the most popular photos of the city.


Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended by Highland Council

01 April 2021
Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended by Highland Council

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended by Highland Council

01 April 2021

The move will allow more businesses from the region to apply after extra funds were made available to support a wider range of firms.


Final list of Highland nominations for Scottish Parliamentary Election 2021

01 April 2021
Final list of Highland nominations for Scottish Parliamentary Election 2021

Final list of Highland nominations for Scottish Parliamentary Election 2021

01 April 2021

List of candidates for the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch and Inverness and Nairn consituencies.


Marathon man laces up to help poverty stricken coffee growers

31 March 2021
Marathon man laces up to help poverty stricken coffee growers

Marathon man laces up to help poverty stricken coffee growers

31 March 2021

An Inverness coffee shop manager is hoping to tackle the Loch Ness Marathon to help eradicate poverty in coffee-growing communities across the globe.


Positive coronavirus case closes Highland primary school

31 March 2021
Positive coronavirus case closes Highland primary school

Positive coronavirus case closes Highland primary school

31 March 2021

Children all classes self-isolating, together with a planned deep clean of the school and letters sent to inform parents.


Name of new £20m hospital in Highlands is officially confirmed

31 March 2021
Name of new £20m hospital in Highlands is officially confirmed

Name of new £20m hospital in Highlands is officially confirmed

31 March 2021

NHS board members approve hospital name, saying it makes common sense


PICTURES: Details of work being carried out to Highland houseboat revealed

29 March 2021
PICTURES: Details of work being carried out to Highland houseboat revealed

PICTURES: Details of work being carried out to Highland houseboat revealed

29 March 2021

For the past few weeks Loch Ness, a former steam dredger and restaurant, has been shrouded in tarpaulin while contractors carry out their work.


Signs urge caution from dog owners

29 March 2021
Signs urge caution from dog owners

Signs urge caution from dog owners

29 March 2021

Farmers fear dog attacks on sheep this Easter at a critical time as peak lambing period is underway with ewes and lambs often grazing near footpaths.


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