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Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024
Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024

A man and woman have been jailed for a total of 10 years and nine months for running an extensive trafficking operation for sexual exploitation.


Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

02 November 2024
Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

02 November 2024

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 were announced at a prestigious ceremony at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.


UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

30 October 2024
UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

30 October 2024

Today’s UK Budget may have an adverse impact on Highland businesses.


Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

29 October 2024
Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

29 October 2024

When David Solomon set off to climb Ben Nevis, he was looking for an escape in the midst of lockdown. Little did he know he would make history.


Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

22 October 2024
Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

22 October 2024

Senior members of The Highland Council made six commitments at the Housing Challenge Summit in Aviemore today.


Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

22 October 2024
Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

22 October 2024

The Housing Minister for the Scottish Government has said that he was unaware that Rural Housing Scotland (RHS) was set to close.


HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

22 October 2024
HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

22 October 2024

Over 100 delegates from local and national government and business organisations are present to look at solutions to the current housing challenge.


Highland housing challenge set to be discussed at summit in Aviemore

22 October 2024
Highland housing challenge set to be discussed at summit in Aviemore

Highland housing challenge set to be discussed at summit in Aviemore

22 October 2024

The Highland Council has called a Housing Challenge Summit to find solutions to the current housing emergency.


HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

22 October 2024
HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

22 October 2024

SSEN Transmission has pledged to support the delivery of more than 400 new homes in the region.


SSEN Transmission to host webinar on changes to the electricity grid in the north of Scotland

20 October 2024
SSEN Transmission to host webinar on changes to the electricity grid in the north of Scotland

SSEN Transmission to host webinar on changes to the electricity grid in the north of Scotland

20 October 2024

A webinar will be held to outline the differences behind technology options which will transform the electricity in grid in the north of Scotland.


Highland tourism body welcomes new director to its board

18 October 2024
Highland tourism body welcomes new director to its board

Highland tourism body welcomes new director to its board

18 October 2024

Highland tourism body, Highland Tourism CIC has welcomed a new director to its board this week.


Police appeal for information after serious crash in Golspie as woman remains at Raigmore in critical condition

17 October 2024
Police appeal for information after serious crash in Golspie as woman remains at Raigmore in critical condition

Police appeal for information after serious crash in Golspie as woman remains at Raigmore in critical condition

17 October 2024

The incident took place on Friday, October 11 at around 8.50pm on Main Street and involved a Hyundai i20 and a 62-year-old female pedestrian.


Cost of upgrading six mile section of the A9 to now cost £308million according to Scottish Government report

16 October 2024
Cost of upgrading six mile section of the A9 to now cost £308million according to Scottish Government report

Cost of upgrading six mile section of the A9 to now cost £308million according to Scottish Government report

16 October 2024

The cost of upgrading a six mile section of the A9 is now expected to cost £111m more than originally estimated.


Scottish charity supporting rural communities to secure affordable housing announces closure

16 October 2024
Scottish charity supporting rural communities to secure affordable housing announces closure

Scottish charity supporting rural communities to secure affordable housing announces closure

16 October 2024

A charity dedicated to supporting rural communities in securing affordable local housing, is set to close its doors due to lack of funding.


Pentland Ferries receives double gong at 2024 Highland Business Awards

01 October 2024
Pentland Ferries receives double gong at 2024 Highland Business Awards

Pentland Ferries receives double gong at 2024 Highland Business Awards

01 October 2024

It was smooth sailing for Pentland Ferries as the firm landed two titles at the 2024 Highland Business Awards.


New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

30 September 2024
New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

30 September 2024

A new app has been launched to support young people living in the Highlands.


Revealed: Highland Business Awards winners 2024

27 September 2024
Revealed: Highland Business Awards winners 2024

Revealed: Highland Business Awards winners 2024

27 September 2024

The Highland Business Awards winners were crowned today in an inspiring celebration of business excellence at The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.


‘Fight for fairness goes on’ – Dounreay civilian guards accept pay offer that leaves them as lowest paid in country

25 September 2024
‘Fight for fairness goes on’ – Dounreay civilian guards accept pay offer that leaves them as lowest paid in country

‘Fight for fairness goes on’ – Dounreay civilian guards accept pay offer that leaves them as lowest paid in country

25 September 2024

Security guards at Dounreay have voted to accept a pay offer to end a long-running dispute – but warned that their fight for fair pay isn’t over.


New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

18 September 2024
New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

18 September 2024

A new fund has been announced for life sciences businesses in the Highlands, looking to invest in capital growth projects.


Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

16 September 2024
Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

16 September 2024

A timeline of events from the unsolved murder case from 2004 to today.


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