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‘Devastated’ staff confirm closure of major UK chain’s Inverness store

30 August 2025
‘Devastated’ staff confirm closure of major UK chain’s Inverness store

‘Devastated’ staff confirm closure of major UK chain’s Inverness store

30 August 2025

The Original Factory Shop’s store in Academy Street, Inverness, will be closing its doors, the company has confirmed via its social channels.


Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

25 August 2025
Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

25 August 2025

It is the first time the local authority has been shortlisted for the coveted prize - and it will find out if it was successful next month.


Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

24 August 2025
Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

24 August 2025

Health chiefs have been ordered to apologise after a patient broke their shoulder and knee after falling in a Highland hospital.


2500 dine at Eastgate’s new Scran Kitchen in first week as stores report ‘increase in trade’

21 August 2025
2500 dine at Eastgate’s new Scran Kitchen in first week as stores report ‘increase in trade’

2500 dine at Eastgate’s new Scran Kitchen in first week as stores report ‘increase in trade’

21 August 2025

The new-look food court welcomed thousands of diners in its first week, with shop owners reporting increased trade following an “incredible” response.


10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

15 August 2025
10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

15 August 2025

Delays on the Highland main line are possible after the railway was hit by some of the 10,000 lightning bolts in the north of Scotland yesterday.


550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

14 August 2025
550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

14 August 2025

Hundreds of homes in the Newtonmore, Kingussie and Laggan areas were without power this afternoon after an electrical cut.


£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

14 August 2025
£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

14 August 2025

A £50m investment is set to boost Highland Broadband’s roll-out of superfast internet to more than 150 towns and villages by the end of the year.


Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

12 August 2025
Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

12 August 2025

"Significant" steps have been taken to upgrade Inverness's crematorium to ensure it remains fit for purpose, a council committee will hear next week.


Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

11 August 2025
Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

11 August 2025

Rail passengers in the Highlands look set to make big savings on tickets after it was announced that peak fares will be scrapped from next month.


Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

11 August 2025
Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

11 August 2025

Police searching for a missing man have revealed that his last confirmed sighting was boarding an Inverness-bound train.


1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

07 August 2025
1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

07 August 2025

Detectives investigating the attack on the eight-year-old at a Drumnadrochit campsite have also visited 100 properties and reappealed for information.


Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

04 August 2025
Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

04 August 2025

The Highland-based company, which boasts 11 depots, 16 petrol stations and a fleet of 50 road tankers, has purchased Brechin-based Carnegie Fuels.


Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025
Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025

Storm Floris weather warnings for the Highlands have been upgraded to amber - with 80 to 90mph gusts “likely” on “exposed coasts, hills and bridges”.


‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Highland power cuts

02 August 2025
‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Highland power cuts

‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Highland power cuts

02 August 2025

Electrical engineers have been placed on yellow alert amid a “growing likelihood” that Storm Floris will spark Highland power cuts.


Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

01 August 2025
Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

01 August 2025

The Met Office has warned that inland gusts of 60-70mph will be possible, and up to 85mph “along exposed Scottish coastlines and hills”.


2-vehicle A9 crash leaves woman in hospital

31 July 2025
2-vehicle A9 crash leaves woman in hospital

2-vehicle A9 crash leaves woman in hospital

31 July 2025

Police have urged motorists to check dash-cam footage following the crash on a stretch of the A9 north of the House of Bruar.


Former Filling Station restaurant to reopen within weeks?

29 July 2025
Former Filling Station restaurant to reopen within weeks?

Former Filling Station restaurant to reopen within weeks?

29 July 2025

The former restaurant and bar has been closed since October 2023, but new signs at the site are now seeking staff for an ‘immediate’ start.


Two women killed and teen airlifted to hospital after crash between 2 cars and a lorry

28 July 2025
Two women killed and teen airlifted to hospital after crash between 2 cars and a lorry

Two women killed and teen airlifted to hospital after crash between 2 cars and a lorry

28 July 2025

Police are appealing for wtitnesses and dashcam of crash on A96 east of Forres


Strathspey power cut hits hundreds of homes

19 July 2025
Strathspey power cut hits hundreds of homes

Strathspey power cut hits hundreds of homes

19 July 2025

Almost 300 Speyside homes and businesses were left without power, with engineers predicting it could take hours to restore.


‘Increasing concern’ for Highland man last seen at railway station

19 July 2025
‘Increasing concern’ for Highland man last seen at railway station

‘Increasing concern’ for Highland man last seen at railway station

19 July 2025

Police are “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a missing Highland man who has not been seen since a sighting on the rail network on Friday.


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