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Former police officer "does not accept" conviction for rape and abuse
36+ min ago (329+ words) The judge who sentenced a former police officer to 10 years imprisonment for a catalogue of rapes and abuse in the Stornoway area and Inverness told him the sentence reflected society's concern about his behaviour. Cameron Ross (39), a father of two,…...
Former police officer jailed for rapes and domestic abuse
57+ min ago (580+ words) A former police officer who raped two women and carried out a campaign of domestic abuse against a third has been jailed for 10 years. Cameron Ross was convicted on May 25, following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. He…...
Belladrum revellers to benefit from UK's fastest broadband
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (346+ words) Gig-goers will be able to enjoy the country's fastest broadband at Belladrum this summer, as a company steps in to connect the greenfield event. Following a significant digital installation by Highland Broadband, producers, vendors and members of the public and…...
Dangerous driver drove at man before shoving police officer and ramming police van
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (889+ words) A woman drove towards a pedestrian, before later attempting to push a police officer in front of a moving car and ramming a police van as part of a catalogue of incidents. Samantha Stewart (37) was disqualified from driving on November…...
Gaelic culture to shine at Highland-wide Blas Festival
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (537+ words) Budding young creatives and conversations with renowned musicians are two of the new strands to Highland-wide culture festival, Blas. The festival, which has showcased Gaelic language, music and culture annually since 2004, will take place throughout the Highlands from September 4-12, with…...
Highland Boxing Academy duo claim titles at major championship
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (262+ words) Highland Boxing Academy enjoyed an excellent weekend at the Beath Box Cup with Maria Cameron and Charlie Maclennan both returning home as champions. Charlie Maclennan secured his first title for the club with two outstanding performances in the Youth 70kg division....
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2011
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (78+ words) Inverness Courier It's time for another round of City Seen Flashback pictures, bringing you the best snaps from nights out and events around Inverness in the past. Are you in any of the pictures or do you recognise anyone you…...
Acclaimed Inverness author set to publish new book on renowned 20th century crime writer author Josephine Tey
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (449+ words) A local author who penned the definitive biography on Josephine Tey is set to publish a new edited collection of the groundbreaking Inverness crime writer's shorter works. Jennifer Morag Henderson received acclaim for "Josephine Tey: A Life', when it was…...
Employers looking beyond the Highlands to fill growing numbers of roles in renewable energy, infrastructure and engineering sectors
2+ day, 33+ min ago (400+ words) Employers are looking beyond the Highlands to fill growing numbers of roles as renewable energy, infrastructure and engineering projects accelerate across the region. According to C&P Recruitment's Inverness team, demand is growing for skilled professionals across a wide range…...
Care home looks to the future as it celebrates first anniversary
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (290+ words) An Inverness care home has celebrated its first anniversary with a special party for residents, families and staff. The 58-bed Pittyvaich Care Home opened last June as part of an "11 million investment by owners Parklands Care Homes. The anniversary comes…...