NEWS

Masked firestarter rammed car into building and started huge blaze, police confirm

After ramming the building in Fairways Business Park, the suspect torched the car and building and fled the scene, say police

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside

PICTURES: Aerial footage shows scale of fire devastation

Dramatic drone footage has emerged showing the devastation caused by a fire in Inverness last night, and the narrow escape for neighbouring buildings.

Champions stun leaders and stoppage time winner opens up title race

Late agony for Strathspey Thistle who had been on course for great point

‘Truly heartbroken but we will carry on’ vows fire-ravaged business

SJ Travel Centre, which was one of the firms hit by a major fire last night, says it remains "very much operational" despite the “devastating” blow.

Tributes to firefighters for stopping spread of massive blaze

Tributes are being paid to the emergency services after they spent hours battling a major blaze last night.

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

“People just like you and me - save lives every day without even knowing we’re doing it. That’s because we’re blood donors,” says our columnist.

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

Strathspey Thistle facing up to gruelling March in battle to avoid relegation risk

Jags having to play nine Highland League games this month after rearranged fixtures were confirmed

Kingussie teen equestrian Ailie MacLeod riding high after national award

High school pupil claims Skills for Work Learner of the Year honour

Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

Alistair Dodds CBE has served on the HIE board for 11 years and was due to stay in the chairman position until April 2026.

Headteacher shares secret of the ‘stellar’ success of Grantown school

‘We all worked our socks off for league rise’

Introduction of tourism levy in Highlands is far from straight-forward

BUSINESS MATTERS: Bed tax could force small accommodation providers into being VAT registered

Why is inferior rail service not bigger deal in the Highlands?

YOUR VIEWS: It’s not too many years since the ‘Inter7Cities’ trains were launched in blaze of publicity

Only thing stopping Cairngorm funicular is 70mph gale force winds

Operators have said mountain railway running smoothly as HIE reveal when train will be out of action again for last of work

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Strathspey MP

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.

WATCH: Feeding time at Feshiebridge for the ‘final’ feral pig of Boar-dnoch

Wild boar which has survived the humane killings enjoys apples, footage shows

Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

The rock star has added a matinee concert and will now perform at Eden Court in Inverness twice on the same day.