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Homeless man setting fire to cardboard for warmth led to cafe’s closure

A DINGWALL homeless man who set fire to cardboard boxes to stay warm, causing damage leading to the closure of Batty’s Baps, has been jailed.

WATCH: Kyle line £4.5m revamp completed by Network Rail

‘The Kyle Line isn’t just one of the most scenic rail journeys in Scotland, it’s a lifeline for the communities it serves.’

Highland Council verdict on short-term let control area call for Easter Ross and Black Isle

Looked at potential impact on housing supply in Evanton, Alness, Invergordon, Tain, Fortrose, Avoch, North Kessock, Cromarty, Tore and Munlochy.

‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

A leading council and business figure is to receive one of a university’s highest honours for his decades of public service in the Highlands.

Alness United in ‘classy’ teahut tribute to Andrew Maitland

Easter Ross club pay lasting tribute to much-missed former player.

Scandinavian furniture giant’s new Inverness store to announce opening date

Søstrene Grene has confirmed that it will be announcing its grand opening date inside the Eastgate Shopping Centre “very soon”.

Black Isle school’s 150th anniversary celebrations secure port support

The school has a variety of community events planned for the coming months.

‘Bizarre and unacceptable’: Highland Council transport team slates SSEN’s failures on construction traffic planning for giant substation near Beauly

Highland Council has landed another blow against SSEN’s £7 billion plan to transform electricity transmission in the north of Scotland.

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

The survey is a part of the Highland Council’s plan to tackle the impact of housing shortages on Highland communities.

OPINION: How Tain bank branch closure will affect me

‘I am 88 years old. I do not own or use a mobile phone and have no access to an online bank account.’

Why I think Gairloch is being short-changed by Bank of Scotland closure

‘My experience of trying to contact the bank by phone is wholly negative. Not even a helpful person anymore to assist our enquiries.’

Ross-shire care home told to improve after inspection

An Easter Ross care home operator has been told to improve across a number of areas following a visit by inspectors.

Inverness-based property experts celebrate hat-trick of awards at national ceremony

Home Sweet Home received three awards at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2025.

WATCH: Primary pupils across the Highlands set for tasty challenge in bid to find hospitality talent

Primary school pupils across the Highlands are in for a tasty challenge as a new region-wide competition has re-launched this week.

Meet the 42-year-old apprentice thrilled he took the plunge

‘It took a bit of courage to jump, but it’s definitely worth it’,said George, who has become an RSE apprentice at the age of 42.

Inverness Post Office to move to Co-op with final dates confirmed - including cross-over period

Inverness Post Office is officially set to move into the nearby Church Street Co-op, with final dates for the Queensgate branch confirmed.

Wester Ross invitation to pay car parks net £25k

Car parks in Ullapool, Dornie, Gairloch, Kyle, Little Gruinard and Plockton are included in the scheme.

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Homeless man setting fire to cardboard for warmth led to cafe’s closure

WATCH: Kyle line £4.5m revamp completed by Network Rail

WATCH: Kyle line £4.5m revamp completed by Network Rail

Highland Council verdict on short-term let control area call for Easter Ross and Black Isle

Highland Council verdict on short-term let control area call for Easter Ross and Black Isle

‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

Alness United in ‘classy’ teahut tribute to Andrew Maitland

Alness United in ‘classy’ teahut tribute to Andrew Maitland

Scandinavian furniture giant’s new Inverness store to announce opening date

Scandinavian furniture giant’s new Inverness store to announce opening date

Black Isle school’s 150th anniversary celebrations secure port support

Black Isle school’s 150th anniversary celebrations secure port support

‘Bizarre and unacceptable’: Highland Council transport team slates SSEN’s failures on construction traffic planning for giant substation near Beauly

‘Bizarre and unacceptable’: Highland Council transport team slates SSEN’s failures on construction traffic planning for giant substation near Beauly

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

OPINION: How Tain bank branch closure will affect me

OPINION: How Tain bank branch closure will affect me

Why I think Gairloch is being short-changed by Bank of Scotland closure

Why I think Gairloch is being short-changed by Bank of Scotland closure

Ross-shire care home told to improve after inspection

Ross-shire care home told to improve after inspection

Inverness-based property experts celebrate hat-trick of awards at national ceremony

Inverness-based property experts celebrate hat-trick of awards at national ceremony

WATCH: Primary pupils across the Highlands set for tasty challenge in bid to find hospitality talent

WATCH: Primary pupils across the Highlands set for tasty challenge in bid to find hospitality talent

Meet the 42-year-old apprentice thrilled he took the plunge

Meet the 42-year-old apprentice thrilled he took the plunge

Inverness Post Office to move to Co-op with final dates confirmed - including cross-over period

Inverness Post Office to move to Co-op with final dates confirmed - including cross-over period

Wester Ross invitation to pay car parks net £25k

Wester Ross invitation to pay car parks net £25k

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