Inverness Courier
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:18:55 GMTHighland MSP furious after Scottish parliamentary bill to make paying for sex illegal falls
A Highland MSP has condemned the Scottish Government’s failure to support a Scottish parliamentary bill to criminalise the act of paying for sex.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:31:50 GMTControversial A9 hub to have three food outlets instead of one?
Three food outlets could be created at a controversial A9 road-side hub, after new plans were submitted to Highland Council.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:10:03 GMTTop British comedian sells up home in search of new life in a Highland castle
A top British comedian is set to leave leafy Sussex to set up home in a Highland castle.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:45:00 GMTDiscover Highland living at The Maples, Inverness with the launch of a new show home
The Maples at Ness Side development, built by Tulloch Homes, is attracting strong interest from buyers
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMTCity centre eyesore graffiti getting worse, not better
A local councillor has again draw attention to graffiti disfiguring a prominent city centre building.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMTAnimal charity receives more than £2k thanks to annual Carolthon
A much-loved animal charity has received £2350 thanks to an annual Carolthon in Inverness.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT‘I couldn’t just stand there’: Driver helps clear storm-blocked road
Inverness driver praised for his selflessness after helping motorists stranded in storm.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:25:13 GMT£3.4m bike park project recommended for approval
Plans for a major new mountain bike trail centre close to Loch Ness could finally be approved this week.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMTCooking oil thieves target Inverness chip shop
Hilton Chip Shop in Inverness became the latest victim of cooking oil theft.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:30:00 GMTControversial plans for 12 flats in Inverness could get green light — despite ongoing objections
Councillors will have the last say on controversial plans to build new flats west of Inverness on Thursday .
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMTCall to Nairn businesses to get involved as food festival is gearing up for town takeover
Businesses are being encouraged to get involved in the sixth edition of Nairn’s own food festival as preparations for the event get underway.
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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT‘Insufficient’ funds cause inconsistent delivery of serious crime rehabilitation
Delivery of two essential rehabilitation programs for domestic abusers and sexual offenders has been difficult due to insufficient funding.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMTLoch Ness monster hunting camera dating back to 1970 restored to former glory in TV show’s latest episode
A trap camera that spent more than 50 years submerged in the depths of Loch Ness was repaired thanks to the intervention of a popular BBC show.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:18:18 GMTProvisional date for start of Nairn Bypass delivery works is announced
The Transport Secretary said that works on the A9/A96 Inshes to Smithton link road could start in 2028/29 — followed by the Nairn Bypass in 2029/30.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:31:02 GMTRapist who attacked teenage girl also sexually assaulted toddler
A sex offender has been jailed after a woman identified him as the man who raped her 17 years earlier, when she was a teenager.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:07:19 GMTInverness city street was closed by police after police response to ‘disturbance’
Police were called to a disturbance on Friars Street in Inverness and the street was closed.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT‘That's the way the cookie crumbles!’: Harry Gows record-breaking biscuit; plus city business fears for future and tribute to former footballer
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