7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (400+ words) A Highland osteopath is swapping the streets of the Black Isle for the Costa Rica rainforest as she embarks on a humanitarian mission. Mandy Rose is taking a leave of absence from her day-to-day jobs to volunteer in deprived communities…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (103+ words) Works on the competition pool at Inverness Leisure Centre have been delayed. A lighting upgrade was due to commence on September 21, but this has now been pushed back indefinitely due to one of the necessary components being withdrawn for use…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (502+ words) A housing developer has been left “surprised and disappointed” after its proposals for 20 new city homes it said would provide much-needed key worker accommodation were rejected by council planners. Tulloch Homes had proposed the development of 20 two-bedroom cottage flats on…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (347+ words) Highland Council is formally objecting to plans by SSEN Transmission for an almost 200km overhead powerline that would span almost the entire length of the region. After a seven hour long meeting on Wednesday (September 9) of the council’s south and north…...

4+ day, 9+ min ago   (306+ words) Four “very wet and cold” kayakers were hauled aboard a Loch Ness tour boat after falling into the water on Sunday (September 6). The incident also marked the beginning of a four-hour rescue effort by an RNLI Loch Ness volunteer lifeboat…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (412+ words) KARATE athletes from Inverness are looking to bring back a major haul of medals from an international competition this weekend. Karate Alba are sending 16 athletes to the Irish International Open which will take place in Dublin on Saturday and Sunday....

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (228+ words) An organic fruit and vegetable company is closing its doors after nearly three decades. Macleod Organics, based in Ardersier, is set to close down at the end of the week due to “economic circumstances”, according to a statement on the…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (214+ words) Options for the former Debenhams store at Eastgate Shopping Centre have been revealed. Marketing material from Knight Frank - which is handling the sale of the mall with a guide price of £18.5 million - outlines two choices a new owner may have....

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (108+ words) A82 closed in both directions at Alltsigh, next to Loch Ness, after road traffic collision Inverness Courier A82 closed in both directions at Alltsigh, next to Loch Ness, after road traffic collision The A82 is closed in both directions at Alltsigh, next to…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (186+ words) High Life Highland has appointed a new head of music development. Alexander Davidson succeeds Norman Bolton, who is retiring after 40 years with the organisation’s music tuition service. A violinist, Alexander led the music instruction and performance team in his previous…...