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St Duthus end 51-year-old ‘hoodoo’ with away league win over Alness United

St Duthus end 51-year-old ‘hoodoo’ with away league win over Alness United

The win for the Tain side was their first ever in an away league fixture against Alness United.


Residents at Fortrose care home strike a pose for ‘Black Isle Style’ fundraiser

Residents at Fortrose care home strike a pose for ‘Black Isle Style’ fundraiser

The event raised over £3000 for the residents’ comfort fund.


Brother and sister to make 10,000ft skydive to thank Raigmore Hospital ICU

Brother and sister to make 10,000ft skydive to thank Raigmore Hospital ICU

The hospital staff’s compassion and help impressed them and their family when their brother’s life support had to be switched off.


Met Office issues ice warning for Highlands and Moray

Met Office issues ice warning for Highlands and Moray

Beginning at 9pm today until 10am tomorrow, the yellow ice warning covers the whole east coast of Scotland.


Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.


Reopening of an Raigmore Hospital ward marks start of new era in delivering dementia care in the Highlands

Reopening of an Raigmore Hospital ward marks start of new era in delivering dementia care in the Highlands

New Craigs Hospital’s Ruthven Ward receives a £350,000 specialist renovation designed to meet the unique needs of people with dementia.


‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.


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

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


Former WAAF corporal who took message World War II was over receives special commemorative medals in surprise presentation

Former WAAF corporal who took message World War II was over receives special commemorative medals in surprise presentation

In September 1945, Corporal Margaret Higgins was on duty as a teleprinter operator with the WAAF when a message came through that the war was over.


REVEALED: Number of new classrooms created using money for housing projects

REVEALED: Number of new classrooms created using money for housing projects

Freedom of Information requests discovered the sums the council has received from developers, the total spent, as well as where that was spent.


Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.


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

The stats were released via a Freedom of Information request.


Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period


County under-18s named youth team of the year

County under-18s named youth team of the year

The club went into the annual awards night with six nominations across a handful of categories.


Staggies academy graduate signs first professional contract

Staggies academy graduate signs first professional contract

The youngster has already been prolific out on loan and scored in the Scottish Youth Cup this season.


‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

An environmentally conscious family of four have removed a staggering 15 tonnes of rubbish from beaches in the north west Highlands.


Which of these hot shots wowed a camera club judge?

Which of these hot shots wowed a camera club judge?

The judge had a tough time selecting the pick of the bunch - but these are the shots she reckoned had real flower power.


Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

Staffing levels at a Black Isle primary school nursery have resulted in its closure today.


90 jobs to be created by Inverness Castle Experience when it opens

90 jobs to be created by Inverness Castle Experience when it opens

Up to 90 jobs are expected to be created at Inverness Castle when it opens its doors to visitors next year, it has emerged.


Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost 300 fines have been issued to drivers in Inverness though totals for other areas including Dingwall, Nairn, Wick and Thurso are much lower.


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