Inverness Courier
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:32:30 GMTLorry fire closes A9 south of Aviemore for 2 hours through the night
A blaze in a lorry’s articulated trailer caused the closure of the A9 for almost two hours through the early hours of last night (Thursday).
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:32:02 GMTA96 closed for almost 6 hours after 2-vehicle crash near Nairn
The A96 was closed for almost six hours yesterday after two vehicles collided west of Nairn.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:15:00 GMTVOTE NOW for your Highland Heroes 2026 school of the year!
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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMTBeloved Inverness boutique ‘thrilled’ to win prestigious award
The business brought home the award thanks to the support of its loyal customers.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMTSewer upgrade uncovers graves up to 3000 years old
Work on a sewer upgrade near Muir of Ord has uncovered graves and roundhouses offering a fascinating glimpse back thousands of years.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT'I will glass you' - shop workers threatened by customer who claimed ‘twin brother’ was banned from premises
He was then involved in a row with a pregnant woman ‘over a bicycle’.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:59:49 GMTNairn County beat Highland League champions Brora Rangers
Action at Station Park on Wednesday night.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMTHighlands’ ‘biggest’ indoor World Cup fanzone announced for Scotland’s late-night matches in the USA
World Cup revellers will be able to enjoy the Highlands' ‘largest indoor fanzone’ this summer as Scotland tilt for glory in the USA.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:30:00 GMTCity Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2012
Today we go back to 2012
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:10:34 GMTCouncillors get Fanellan substation pro and con arguments ahead of crunch meeting
The south planning committee meets tomorrow to finally determine the eagerly outcome.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:00 GMTVOTE NOW for your Highland Heroes 2026 pupil support assistant!
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:35:51 GMTA96 closed after crash; emergency services ‘on scene’
The A96 is closed in both directions following a crash just west of Nairn, with emergency services on the scene.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMTCOUNTY LINES EXPLAINED: Inverness’s cocaine market
The illegal drug trade in the Highlands has moved beyond traditional rural smuggling, now dominated by the highly organised County Lines model.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:08:02 GMTBelladrum delivers £11.2 million boost to economy and generates over 100 jobs
A new independent impact report for 2025 has revealed the powerful economic boost the festival provided in the region.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:54:51 GMTLegendary hotelier renowned as ‘smartest-dressed man in Inverness’ fondly remembered following his death on 97th birthday
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a much-respected Highland hotelier who has died aged 97.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:29:14 GMTFuture of woman’s refuge service confirmed
A council committee is to receive a report outlining future plans and assuring members of continued provision of woman-only refuge services.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:22:42 GMTYellow flood alert extended across parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland
Yellow flood alert extended into tomorrow across parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:22:38 GMTPrime Minister under pressure to decide on Minyang’s Ardersier investment
Keir Starmer has to balance a £1.5 bn economic boost against security concerns.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:12:52 GMTShop’s café and takeaway can stay despite local objections
An Inverness shop's retrospective bid to also operate café and takeaway facilities has been granted - despite neighbours’ concerns.
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