Inverness Courier

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:35:27 GMT
Power cut hits hundreds of homes as wintry blast continues
Hundreds of homes in the north were without power this morning after several electrical cuts in the region.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:54:50 GMT
Train and bus cancellations after overnight snow continue to disrupt travel in the Highlands
Disruption on roads and public transport continues today as the cold spell continues to affect the Highlands.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:15:07 GMT
SCHOOL UPDATES: Majority of Highland schools closed or with delayed opening as snow disruption continues
Return to school across the Highlands has been delayed for many schools today as heavy snow continues to affect the region.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Burns Night celebration to raise vital Archie Foundation funds
A major Burns Night celebration in Inverness Town House will raise vital funds for The Archie Foundation.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Care patient wandered into pond after worker left them alone
A vulnerable person who was left alone by a care worker wandered into a public pond and concerned police had to bring them home.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Drink-driver caught after police received tip-off
The 36-year-old had three times the legal limit of alcohol in her system.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:15:00 GMT
City’s best bars named at annual awards ceremony
The cream of the crop of Inverness’s hospitality sector were celebrated in style as the city’s Best Bar None Awards returned.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:31:23 GMT
Swimming pool closed ‘until further notice’ over temperature issues
A community swimming pool has been closed “until further notice” because of technical problems.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Fundraiser for life-extending surgery for Highland father nearly at halfway point
A fundraiser for life-extending surgery has nearly reached its halfway mark.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:35:00 GMT
University building to reopen after Legionnaires’ disease scare
Guidance provided to staff, students and tenants while a leak that occurred over the festive period is fixed.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Highlands ranked among worst regions for uninsured drivers
Police figures show that the region has consecutively placed highly for the number of drivers caught without insurance across Scotland.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:01:22 GMT
Eastgate cafe closed for mural installation — but main food hall remains open
An Inverness cafe is closed temporarily as it makes some changes behind the scenes.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Trio admit ‘gross disrespect’ over selfie taken in dock
A selfie was taken of three people in the dock as they waited for court proceedings to begin and then posted on social media.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:31:45 GMT
£2m upgrade of Raigmore Interchange delayed
Major work to upgrade the Raigmore Interchange and turn it into a traffic light controlled roundabout has been delayed by almost a fortnight.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Council yet to consider World Cup bank holiday idea
Highland Council has “not considered” a proposal by the First Minister for a World Cup public holiday.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:09:51 GMT
Claire’s store safe for now in the Eastgate, says interim manager
An accessories shop in the Eastgate Centre is safe for now, according to the centre’s interim manager.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:03:37 GMT
A9 closed in both directions after accident just north of Aviemore
Emergency services are currently at the scene by the Granish junction

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:23:07 GMT
Up to 600 new homes proposed in Ardersier as community feedback sought
Have your say on plans for up to 600 new homes in Ardersier.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:49:39 GMT
Baby formula toxin batches ‘are on sale in Inverness’
Baby formula recalled by Nestle over toxin fears is on Highland shop shelves.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:43:22 GMT
Freezing weather sees Highland Council’s crunch Fanellan substation meeting and site visit postponed
But the clock is ticking because a decision is needed before January 12.

home