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Poisoned red kite contained traces of banned pesticide

16 December 2020
Poisoned red kite contained traces of banned pesticide

Poisoned red kite contained traces of banned pesticide

16 December 2020

Officers have confirmed that a red kite which was found dead in the Ruthven area in October had been poisoned with a banned pesticide.


NHS Highland patient had confidential data breached TWICE

26 November 2020
NHS Highland patient had confidential data breached TWICE

NHS Highland patient had confidential data breached TWICE

26 November 2020

MSP David Stewart has been told that a patient had his confidential data was breached twice after the latest incident was made public yesterday.


Financial support for nightclubs and soft play businesses

27 October 2020
Financial support for nightclubs and soft play businesses

Financial support for nightclubs and soft play businesses

27 October 2020

The one-off grants of up to £50,000 will be available to businesses in both sectors through the £11 million Covid-19 Contingency Fund.


Inverness Castle tourism transformation project unveiled

15 August 2020
Inverness Castle tourism transformation project unveiled

Inverness Castle tourism transformation project unveiled

15 August 2020

Artists’ impressions show how Inverness Castle can be a "sustainable, viable, must-see attraction that will celebrate the spirit of the Highlands".


Sarah completes fitness challenge to raise money for mental health charity

17 June 2020
Sarah completes fitness challenge to raise money for mental health charity

Sarah completes fitness challenge to raise money for mental health charity

17 June 2020

Sarah Dunnett spent much of her 30th birthday completing a fitness challenge in aid of a mental health charity – while fuelled mainly by doughnuts.


Highland police chief thanks public for support as restrictions continue

08 May 2020
Highland police chief thanks public for support as restrictions continue

Highland police chief thanks public for support as restrictions continue

08 May 2020

Police in the Highlands and Islands have thanked the public for their co-operation, consent and compliance during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Jamie Stone pleads with political leaders to stop caravan site opening

07 May 2020
Jamie Stone pleads with political leaders to stop caravan site opening

Jamie Stone pleads with political leaders to stop caravan site opening

07 May 2020

North MP Jamie Stone has written to Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson to prevent the operator of a Sutherland caravan park opening for holidaymakers.


Police make four arrests in Highlands and Islands under emergency powers

24 April 2020
Police make four arrests in Highlands and Islands under emergency powers

Police make four arrests in Highlands and Islands under emergency powers

24 April 2020

Latest figures show that police in the Highlands and Islands have made four arrests using emergency powers granted during the coronavirus lockdown.


Crowdfunding appeal to help fund 3D printing of equipment for NHS Highland staff

01 April 2020
Crowdfunding appeal to help fund 3D printing of equipment for NHS Highland staff

Crowdfunding appeal to help fund 3D printing of equipment for NHS Highland staff

01 April 2020

An online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands.


Public praised by police for following stay-at-home instruction

30 March 2020
Public praised by police for following stay-at-home instruction

Public praised by police for following stay-at-home instruction

30 March 2020

Police Scotland has thanked businesses and members of the public for complying with new laws designed to slow the spread of coronavirus.


Free school meals to continue during coronavirus crisis

19 March 2020
Free school meals to continue during coronavirus crisis

Free school meals to continue during coronavirus crisis

19 March 2020

EDUCATION Secretary John Swinney said free school meals will continue amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.


High Life Highland to close all facilities amid coronavirus crisis

19 March 2020
High Life Highland to close all facilities amid coronavirus crisis

High Life Highland to close all facilities amid coronavirus crisis

19 March 2020

HIGH Life Highland will close its facilities across the Highlands to help minimise social contact during the ongoing coronavirus emergency.


NTS suspends all events and restricts property openings amid coronavirus outbreak

18 March 2020
NTS suspends all events and restricts property openings amid coronavirus outbreak

NTS suspends all events and restricts property openings amid coronavirus outbreak

18 March 2020

SENIOR managers and trustees at the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) have decided to keep properties closed and suspend all planned events.


Highlands braced for snow and ice

10 March 2020
Highlands braced for snow and ice

Highlands braced for snow and ice

10 March 2020

SNOW and ice may bring travel disruption to the Highlands from tomorrow evening, according to the latest weather warning issued by the Met Office.


Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

06 December 2019
Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

06 December 2019

PLANS for a tourist tax in the Highlands could take a big step forward next week when councillors vote on whether to further explore the idea.


Highland capital predicted to be hit by a foot of snow

22 November 2019
Highland capital predicted to be hit by a foot of snow

Highland capital predicted to be hit by a foot of snow

22 November 2019

INVERNESS will be bracing itself after it was predicted the area could be hit by a colossal weather bomb with a foot of snow forecast within days.


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