Inverness Courier
Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 GMTDreaming of a self-build? Take inspiration from these Highland homes
SPONSORED CONTENT: Across the Highlands, more people are choosing to build homes that suit how they want to live.
Wed, 20 May 2026 06:52:14 GMTHighland Council defends ‘worst in Scotland’ compensation bill as pothole purgatory blows a £580k hole in the roads budget
Highland Council insists it is “investing significantly” in tackling potholes despite facing the highest compensation bills of any Scottish council.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMTHighland lifeline charity for survivors of sexual violence scoop prestigious award
A lifeline charity for survivors of sexual violence has scooped a prestigious national award in recognition of their specialist support.
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT£1m expansion for major food supplier’s Inverness depot
A major UK wholesale food supplier has announced plans for a £1m expansion of its Inverness depot.
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:30:00 GMTHighland port’s multimillion-pound deal to support 100 jobs
‘Projects such as this demonstrate the capabilities of Scotland’s ports and supply chain in enabling critical domestic energy production.’
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMTNHS Highland director of public health calls for urgent action in landmark early years report
NHS Highland’s director of public health is calling for bold collective action to give more children a better start in life.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT‘Unbelievable’ support for Sophie’s Story ahead of second legends football match
Some familiar faces from Inverness football will be pulling on their boots again to raise money for Batten Disease awareness.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:30:00 GMTThree people appear at court in connection with a serious assault in Inverness
Three people have appeared at court in connection with a serious assault in the Brudes Hill area of Inverness.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:21:41 GMTNew Nairn Academy opening delayed by two months as school set to open in October
Pupils of a Nairn secondary school will have to wait two months longer to enter the new campus due to delays on construction works.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 GMTHappy 10th birthday to Highland Children’s Unit
It had taken five years, a £2 million fundraising campaign and a ceaseless infusion of public support.
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:00 GMTIconic bar’s asking price cut again to £375,000
The Market Bar in Inverness, which has been for sale since 2020, originally hit the market for £695,000 but has been gradually reduced in price.
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 GMTHighland Council Convener Bill Lobban confirms he is to step down next year
By next year’s local government elections he will have been a Badenoch and Strathspey councillor for 15 years.
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:41:32 GMTMP to call for easier access to banking hubs after constituency loses 7 branches since 2020
The MP for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey is set to challenge the UK Government tomorrow, calling for broader eligibility criteria for banking hubs.
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:33 GMTCouncil still spraying ‘probably carcinogenic’ weedkiller eight years after discussing ban
A council committee is set to discuss a new plan for controlling weeds across the region.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:19:11 GMTDamaged swan’s nest a ‘wildlife crime’, police confirm
The nest was ‘damaged or interfered with’ at Balloan Park pond in Hilton, Inverness.
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:42:13 GMT‘Highland Council need to up their game’: questions over blues festival budget
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Tue, 19 May 2026 10:52:47 GMTRogue traders ‘will not be tolerated’ - welcome for prosecution after trading standards investigation
The council is reminding householders to be wary following an investigation into one offender by its trading standards team.
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:22:27 GMTDelay to planned £650,000 refurbishment work of athletics track in Inverness
Work will not start when expected.
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:01:58 GMTSix Highland bakers savour success at top Scottish awards – but who was the best?
Six Highland bakeries have served up mouth-watering success at a prestigious Scottish awards ceremony.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 GMTHighlands ‘the most exciting destination’ in Europe for investment, claim delegates at major expo
An investment drive is aiming to showcase the Highlands as one of Europe’s “most exciting destinations” for sustainable growth.