Inverness Courier News
| 17/04/2026 02:34 AM |
| Black Isle woman found after police concern |
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A Black Isle woman who went missing for three days has been found.
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| 17/04/2026 01:00 AM |
| Award-winning bakery to expand with new shop |
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An award-winning Inverness bakery is set to expand after the £45,000 fit out of a new shop in Milton of Leys was approved.
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| 17/04/2026 02:10 AM |
| SNP may try to avoid ‘sustained and forensic scrutiny’ over A9 dualling |
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An Inverness and Nairn candidate vows to ‘hold the government’s feet to the hottest flames of a roaring fire’.
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| 17/04/2026 12:00 AM |
| Man spat at security worker at Raigmore Hospital and crashed a car while disqualified |
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A man has been jailed for nine months for a string of offences, including spitting at a security worker at Raigmore Hospital.
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| 16/04/2026 12:30 PM |
| ‘Breaking those trying to make a living’ - Highland business owners tackle assessor on how controversial rates were calculated |
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Business owners from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to raise their concerns over non-domestic rate price hikes.
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| 16/04/2026 12:19 PM |
| Inverness man pleads not guilty to charge of unsolicited sexual remarks directed at Thurso police officer |
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An Inverness man is to contest a charge that he directed unsolicited sexual remarks to a woman police officer in Thurso.
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| 16/04/2026 11:44 AM |
| Sneak peek at Highlander movie production at Eilean Donan Castle with Henry Cavill |
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A new clip of Eilean Donan Castle shows a peek into the filming for new blockbuster film starring Henry Cavill, Highlander.
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| 16/04/2026 10:56 AM |
| NHS Highland to host Inverness psychology conference |
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NHS Highland’s Psychology service has announced plans to host a “Psychology Research and Clinical Practice Conference” in Inverness this month.
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| 17/04/2026 05:51 AM |
| Storm-ravaged church delighted after grant secures emergency repairs |
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The Free North Church’s spire suffered £100k of damage during Storm Floris but has now secured the “majority” of funding needed for emergency repairs.
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| 16/04/2026 08:20 AM |
| WATCH: ‘Traffic gridlock is like a blood clot through the arteries of our region’ — urgency over Nairn Bypass delivery finds cross-party support among MSP candidates |
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The urgency for the construction of the Nairn Bypass received cross-party consensus among MSP candidates at a recent political debate.
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| 16/04/2026 07:09 AM |
| Irresponsible motorists spark bollard plan at Inverness Cathedral |
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Drivers have been using the cathedral’s grounds as unauthorised car parking to avoid traffic control measures in the local area.
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| 16/04/2026 07:40 AM |
| Cooking oil thieves strike again |
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An Inverness city centre business has raised the alarm after another incident of cooking oil theft.
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| 16/04/2026 05:33 AM |
| ‘Increasing concern’ for missing woman |
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Rebecca MacDonald (42), from Balblair, was last seen in Inverness city centre shortly after 6pm on Tuesday (April 14).
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| 16/04/2026 05:10 AM |
| Karen Gillan and fellow Hollywood stars spotted filming Highlander remake |
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The Inverness actor and fellow stars Henry Cavill and Kevin McKidd have begun filming the Highlander reboot at Eilean Donan Castle.
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| 16/04/2026 01:29 AM |
| Inverness man running Sydney marathon in memory of his gran |
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Jamie Bowern will be raising money for Against Breast Cancer, after his grandmother lost her battle with the illness a little over two years ago.
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| 16/04/2026 12:30 AM |
| Billionaire’s vision for transforming historic Loch Ness-side pub goes before Highland Council planners |
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A final masterplan for the dramatic transformation of a historic Loch Ness-side inn and its surroundings has gone before Highland Council planners.
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| 16/04/2026 06:22 AM |
| ‘Something positive from our loss’: funds raised in memory of great-great-gran who died during A&E wait |
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The family of Christina Chisholm say it is a comfort to see something positive come out of her passing.
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| 15/04/2026 01:59 PM |
| Sheriff’s inquiry finds ‘no fault or care failings’ in death of Renee and Andrew MacRae murderer William MacDowell while a prisoner |
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A sheriff has determined there was no fault or failures in care when the convicted killer of Renee and Andrew MacRae died in custody.
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| 15/04/2026 01:00 PM |
| Family’s proud tie to World Cup history |
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Black Isle resident Carol Elliot’s great grandfather was part of the English side which won the very first World Cup in 1909.
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| 15/04/2026 12:30 PM |
| City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2014 |
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Today we go back to 2014
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for John O' Groats, GB | |
| 17/04/2026 05:58 AM | |
| Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F) Maximum Temperature: 12°C (53°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 12°C (53°F), Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 25mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1006mb, Humidity: 86%, UV Risk: 4, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:55 BST, Sunset: 20:30 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Keiss, GB | |
| 17/04/2026 05:01 AM | |
| Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F) Maximum Temperature: 13°C (55°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 13°C (55°F), Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 23mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1006mb, Humidity: 85%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:56 BST, Sunset: 20:30 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Wick, GB | |
| 17/04/2026 05:58 AM | |
| Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F) Maximum Temperature: 12°C (53°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 12°C (53°F), Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 25mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1006mb, Humidity: 87%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:56 BST, Sunset: 20:29 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Inverness, GB | |
| 17/04/2026 05:59 AM | |
| Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 8°C (47°F) Maximum Temperature: 15°C (59°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 15°C (59°F), Minimum Temperature: 8°C (47°F), Wind Direction: southerly, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1005mb, Humidity: 67%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:03 BST, Sunset: 20:31 BST
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www.highland.gov.uk
| 16/04/2026 07:51 AM |
| Postal voters urged to make their vote count |
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Issued on behalf of the Constituency and Regional Returning Officer for Highland
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| 16/04/2026 06:06 AM |
| Road restrictions during 2026 Etape Loch Ness |
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There will be a number of temporary prohibitions of traffic and temporary speed restrictions during the ‘Etape Loch Ness 2026’ cycling event which takes place on Sunday 26 April.
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| 13/04/2026 04:52 AM |
| Community Fund Now Open for Applications in Rural Highland |
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Community groups and organisations across rural Highland are invited to apply to the fund, which is now open for Expressions of Interest for grants of up to £25,000 until 24 April.
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| 13/04/2026 04:36 AM |
| Deadline approaches to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament election |
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Issued on behalf of the Electoral Registration Officer for Highland and Western Isles
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| 08/04/2026 07:28 AM |
| Next Nairn Common Good Engagement Group set for May 2026 |
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The next Nairn Common Good Engagement Group is due to be held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 and items for the agenda are now being invited.
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| 08/04/2026 06:15 AM |
| Spring jobs without the scams: how to choose safe, reliable traders in the Highlands |
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With the clocks now forward and planning for home improvements getting underway, residents are being reminded that this is the time of year when rogue traders are becoming more active.
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| 08/04/2026 06:13 AM |
| New Highland Council website delivers major accessibility improvements |
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Since the launch of its new website on 17 February 2026, Highland Council has improved its website accessibility ranking by 200 places.
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| 07/04/2026 11:36 AM |
| Important information on 2026/27 Non‑Domestic Rates |
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The Highland Council is issuing important updates regarding Non‑Domestic Rates for the 2026/27 financial year.
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| 07/04/2026 06:50 AM |
| Rural Communities in Highland to receive over £1M for community assets and tackling inequalities |
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Opportunity for communities to apply for funding
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| 03/04/2026 03:37 AM |
| MV Corran Ferry service resumed – Thursday 2 April 2026 |
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MV Corran Ferry service resumed – Thursday 2 April 2026
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| 01/04/2026 11:28 AM |
| Highland Nominations for Scottish Parliament Election 2026 |
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Issued on behalf of the Constituency and Regional Returning Officer
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| 01/04/2026 10:33 AM |
| FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 – Licensing Board decision |
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The Highland Licensing Board – which met on 31 March – has reached a decision regarding a general extension of licensed hours for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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| 31/03/2026 07:43 AM |
| Highland Council recognised at national APSE Energy Awards |
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Success for Highland Council’s Climate and Energy Team
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John OGroat News
| 17/04/2026 03:29 AM |
| Scotland’s patient safety commissioner hears of Caithness healthcare concerns |
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Scotland’s first patient safety commissioner has been given a direct insight into a range of healthcare concerns affecting residents in Caithness.
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| 17/04/2026 12:30 AM |
| EXCLUSIVE: LibDems make manifesto pledge to restore consultant-led maternity to Caithness |
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Far north mothers make up almost half of all inducements at Raigmore Hospital.
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| 16/04/2026 03:00 PM |
| ‘We have been getting sick’: Far north candidates urged to back campaign over sewage discharges |
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Election hopefuls are being urged to back a campaign for 100 per cent monitoring of sewage discharges, with a hustings planned for Thurso next week.
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| 16/04/2026 02:30 PM |
| Ex-councillor from Caithness calls for legal challenge over potholes |
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A former Highland councillor from Caithness believes court action needs to be taken over the “scandalous” state of the county’s roads.
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| 16/04/2026 02:00 PM |
| Welcome to Wick: Community-led tourism initiative will promote ‘Seafaring Capital of Caithness’ |
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Wick’s new community-led tourism venture will have its formal launch at a public event at the harbour on April 26, with live music and activities.
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| 16/04/2026 12:16 PM |
| Inverness man pleads not guilty to charge of unsolicited sexual remarks directed at Thurso police officer |
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An Inverness man is to contest a charge that he directed unsolicited sexual remarks to a woman police officer in Thurso.
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| 16/04/2026 12:00 PM |
| Trial will go ahead for Altnabreac pair despite missing prelim hearing at Wick court |
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The trial of a couple charged with endangering life on the far north line will go ahead despite them missing a preliminary hearing.
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| 16/04/2026 11:15 AM |
| Foodie couple have big plans for cosy new Caithness cafe |
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Sarah and Danny Mackenzie are delighted by the public’s response to their new cafe, The Northern Plate, which is located on the beachfront in Thurso.
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| 16/04/2026 05:47 AM |
| Arrest warrant for man accused of threatening behaviour in Thurso pub after court no-show |
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A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Cumbrian man accused of causing a violent set-to in a Thurso pub.
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| 16/04/2026 04:27 AM |
| John O’Groats distillery in Spirit of Brazil collaboration ahead of World Cup |
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A Caithness distillery has entered into the spirit of the World Cup by creating a whisky to celebrate the special bond between Scotland and Brazil.
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| 15/04/2026 03:00 PM |
| Book festival talk will explore connections between Caithness and Patagonia |
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The historic links between Caithness and Patagonia will be explored at a book festival event on Friday night in John O’Groats Mill.
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| 15/04/2026 02:33 PM |
| ‘Driving with excess drugs in your system is every bit as dangerous as driving’ |
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A sheriff has sought to counter what he said can be a public misconception that drug/driving is not as bad as drink/driving.
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| 16/04/2026 03:54 AM |
| Arrival of atomic workers in Caithness ‘could have been a bit of a disaster’ |
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James Gunn told a meeting of Caithness Family History Society how the nuclear industry led to Thurso’s population growing from 3200 and to over 9000.
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| 15/04/2026 01:00 PM |
| Spittal SWI members hear about Seafarers Memorial in Wick |
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Anne Gunn, the president, welcomed a good turnout of members to the April meeting of Spittal SWI where the guest speaker was Willie Watt.
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| 15/04/2026 12:03 PM |
| Jail for woman who stole TV and protein powder from B&M in Wick |
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A former Wick woman who stole a TV from a store in the town has been fined £1000.
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| 15/04/2026 07:18 AM |
| Councillor blasts GP walk-in clinics ‘stunt’ amid £4m North Highland rural locum spend |
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The start-up of walk-in clinics for patients is being questioned amid chronic GP shortages, a councillor has said.
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| 15/04/2026 03:00 AM |
| Wick’s ‘car cemetery’: Community council compiles hit-list of abandoned eyesores |
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Wick is facing an epidemic of "scrappy" abandoned vehicles, with community leaders warning that the town’s streets are being clogged up.
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| 15/04/2026 12:30 AM |
| SNP calls on Lib Dems to show support for GP walk-in centres pilot |
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The SNP has challenged the Scottish Liberal Democrats to back plans for GP walk-in centres.
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| 14/04/2026 02:00 PM |
| NHS Highland apology after ‘technical issues’ affected CT scanner in Wick |
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NHS Highland as apologised for “technical issues” that affected the CT scanner at Caithness General Hospital during the first two months of 2026.
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| 14/04/2026 01:11 PM |
| Woman taken to hospital in Caithness after emergency services, coastguard and lifeboat called |
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A woman has been taken to hospital in Caithness after a major coastal alert south of Wick.
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