The Inverness Courier
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Teen ‘wishes he hadn't’ bought cannabis with £2.5k street value
The first offender bought it for around £850 and pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of the drug.dlvr.itREVEALED: Multimillion-pound Hydro Ness scheme to take 36 years to break even
A multi-million-pound hydro power scheme in Inverness will take 36 years to pay for itself, according to a new analysis.dlvr.itRed squirrel range up 25% in Highlands after conservation efforts
Delighted conservationists have hailed the success of a red squirrel conservation scheme after their range jumped 25% - with dozens of new sites.dlvr.itInverness women’s charity faces ‘continued uncertainty’ as future hangs in the balance
The charity faces critical funding uncertainty, putting vital domestic abuse services at risk.dlvr.itBREAKING: 32 year-old man dead and 52 year-old man arrested after incident at house in Inverness street cordoned off by police
A 52-year-old man has been arrested after the death of a 32-year-old man at a property in Inverness.dlvr.itSoft-touch society fails to clamp down where it's needed
NEWS VIEW: Columnist Colin Campbell believes it’s time to get tougher on anti-social behaviour.dlvr.itFestive fun as Eden Court pantomime takes to the stage
Christmas has officially started at the Eden Court Theatre in Inverness as its annual pantomime got under way last night.dlvr.itHighland MSP calls for candour on A9 dualling deadline
Clash in the chamber produces no commitment from First Ministerdlvr.itKellacher keen to keep loan stars past January
Two of the Caley Jags’ loanees this season are due to see their temporary moves expire in the coming weeks.dlvr.itFamily-ban lifted so son who assaulted mother can spend Christmas with her
"His mother is still very supportive of her son," hears court.dlvr.itMajor retailer to close city centre store
Home Bargains has confirmed that its Rose Street Retail Park site will shutter its doors on Christmas Eve.dlvr.itNew battery storage unit in Nairn gets green light
Plans for a new battery storage unit south east of Nairn were given the green light yesterday, making this the fourth one approved in the same area.dlvr.itNew shop to open in the Eastgate Shopping Centre
The Gilded Lily & Co will open its doors inside the former Pandora store at Unit 53 at 9am on Friday.dlvr.itCaley Thistle confirm director has left the club’s board
He will continue to be involved with the Caley Jags in a different capacity.dlvr.itStrictly Inverness 2026 dance hopefuls revealed
Fans of one of the region’s ever-popular Strictly Inverness dance extravaganza have had their first look at 2026’s hopefuls after they were unveiled.dlvr.itIs it a cone or a cone-ifer? Infamous traffic cone decked out in Christmas tree lights
Step aside Glasgow, there’s a new traffic cone star on the rise after Tain’s infamous High Street cone was decked out in Christmas tree lights.dlvr.it‘Avoid the area’: Police incident cordons off Inverness roads
Inshes Drive, which links Milton of Leys to the rest of Inverness, and Speyside Place have been closed by police amid reports of concern for a person.dlvr.itCrash on A82 at Drumnadrochit partially closes Loch Ness side road
An accident has partially blocked the A82 in Drumnadrochit.dlvr.itOffender threw glass at bar manager
A customer threw a glass tumbler and its contents at a bar manager, Inverness Sheriff Court heard.dlvr.itMan brandished a tyre iron at ex after feeling he was ‘set up’
He also drove his car carelessly and at excessive speed in the vicinity of the woman and a man she was with.dlvr.itInverness Campus set for massive expansion after getting green light from Highland Council
That is despite some councillors voicing lingering doubts about the potential use of the site.dlvr.itHighland Council welcomes ‘tourist tax’ legislation changes pledged by Scottish Government
Highland Council is welcoming Scottish Government moves that would allow greater flexibility in introducing the controversial Visitor Levy Scheme.dlvr.it‘We’d stick them up in bars’ – How the Highland avalanche service has moved with the times
Winter means new adventures in the mountains, and John Davidson speaks to new avalanche service coordinator Graham Ross about the challengesdlvr.itDiscussions begin over future of Caley Thistle loan star
He has captured the imagination of ICT supporters this season, but his temporary move is due to come to an end in the new year.dlvr.itPaedophile had graphic child abuse footage on phone
Police raid on Rosemarkie home came following a tip-off, court heard.dlvr.itYacht that had taken on ‘large amount of water’ sparks RNLI call-out
The yacht drifted almost 10 miles after high winds overnight before grounding on the north shore near the Lochside Hostel.dlvr.itTRIBUTE: Pioneering pastor and popular Inverness schoolteacher dies at just 54
A pioneering pastor who established and ran a church in Inverness for more than two decades has died at the age of 54.dlvr.itCity Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2019
Today we go back to 2019, in Inverness.dlvr.it‘There’s a lot of unanswered questions’ — plans for new Scorguie flats see decision deferred as councillors agree to site visit
Plans to build new flats west of Inverness have been put on hold by councillors — as they called for a site visit to address “unanswered questions”.dlvr.itHate crime in Black Isle village sparks police appeala
Police are investigating hate speech graffiti which was left on a bus stop in Fortrose.dlvr.itInverness primary school Christmas fair raises over £4000
Drummond School Parent Council raised an incredible £4395 at its event on Saturday 29.dlvr.itExperience the magic of Christmas at Lochardil House
Step into a winter wonderland at Lochardil House’s Christmas Elf Light Walk - festive fun for families in Inverness.dlvr.itMoray man removed trousers and lay down in front of bus
Defendant warned to stay sober during journey home.dlvr.itHighland Council bid for new homes at Dores finally get the green light at the third time of asking
The proposal was deferred twice by councillors unhappy with the plan but was accepted after a layout change.dlvr.it‘Wilful and senseless’: Anti-social drivers slammed over ‘significant damage’ to beauty spot car park
Anti-social motorists doing doughnuts in a beauty spot car park have been criticised over the “significant damage” they are causing.dlvr.itHow one man’s love of panettone sparked a bakery’s festive tradition
When XOKO first opened its doors, panettone wasn’t meant to be a bestseller. It was simply something co-founder Fernando desperately wanted to eat.dlvr.it4 freeport supply chain businesses receive international boost
Businesses playing a “significant role” in the local freeport supply chain have received a boost after being selected for an international programme.dlvr.itLegionnaires’ Disease scare building to reopen following disinfection works
UHI House was forced to close as a safety precaution last week after a single test was positive for Legionella bacteria, which can cause the disease.dlvr.itScottish Enterprise’s £1.8m Moray FLOW-Park funding pledge attacked as ‘scandalous’
Development agency says there is a ‘urgent industry need’dlvr.it‘These numbers should shock every one of us’: Domestic abuse figures soar in Highlands as support services face cuts
Domestic abuse surges in the Highlands amid looming cuts to Inverness Women’s Aid funding.dlvr.itSerious A9 crash which left woman fighting for her life sparks police appeal for witnesses
Police have appealed for witnesses following a serious A9 road crash which left one person in a critical condition in hospital and injured two others.dlvr.it‘It really made their day’ - Caley Thistle donate toys and gifts to Highland Children’s Unit
A number of players joined ICT’s management team in the visit to Raigmore Hospital, with the full backing of The Archie Foundation.dlvr.it‘It really made their day’ - Caley Thistle donate toys and gifts to Highland Children’s Unit
A number of players joined ICT’s management team in the visit to Raigmore Hospital, with the full backing of The Archie Foundation.dlvr.itInverness Castle Experience to welcome first visitors next week
The revamped Inverness Castle will welcome its first visitors next week.dlvr.itShinty club confirm coaching set- up for 2026 – and launch new team
2025 did not go the way they would have hoped, but they believe exciting times lay ahead with these moves.dlvr.it‘Tough decisions’ warning as council faces £47m budget hole
A £47m hole in Highland Council’s finances has sparked calls for the public to help shape its next budget - amid warnings of “tough decisions” ahead.dlvr.it3 in hospital after serious A9 crash
One patient was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and two others were taken to Raigmore Hospital via road ambulance following the crash on the A9.dlvr.itCaley Thistle announce sponsors for youth academy
A very familiar Highland business has invested in the future of the football club.dlvr.itCrash near Newtonmore closes A9 for 10 hours through the night
A crash closed the A9 south of Newtonmore for almost 10 hours through the night.dlvr.itConcert of Christmas songs to raise funds for Highland Hospice
An evening of Christmas songs at an Inverness church is aiming to provide a funding boost for the valuable work of Highland Hospice.dlvr.it
