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John MacAulay is believed to have travelled to Edinburgh. Image: Police Scotland.

Concerns raised for missing Inverness man who ‘may be injured’

John MacAulay, 34, is believed to have travelled to Edinburgh.

By Jamie Sinclair

Image of Two officers torsos wearing black tops with the police Scotland writing on the sleeve and a fluorescent vest.

Bomb disposal experts called to Fort William after swimmer finds ‘unexploded ordnance’

Bomb disposal experts removed the item for further examination.

By Michelle Henderson

Editor's choice: Braeriach in the Western Cairngorms. Image: Neil Cromar

Readers’ Gallery: Huntly’s river Deveron and more ‘Through Your Lens’

A unique opportunity to showcase your amazing work.

By Heather Fowlie

Willie McRae died in April 1985, but speculation continues to surround what happened to him.

Mystery still surrounds the death of Willie McRae 40 years after he was found in the Highlands

The death of the prominent lawyer, former soldier, anti-nuclear campaigner and SNP vice-chairman in 1985 is one of the great mysteries in Scottish political history.

By Neil Drysdale

Two fire crews were called to the scene. Image: Chris Sumner/ DC Thomson.

Fire crews extinguish blaze north of Drumnadrochit

Two appliances were sent to the Lochend area.

By Alberto Lejarraga

United Auctions' boardroom team of, l-r, Richard Henderson, Donald Young, Christopher Sharp, Peter Wood, David Brown and John Roberts.

Huntly mart operator United Auctions now owned by employees

The move to employee ownership is thought to be a first for livestock auctioneers.

By Keith Findlay

Mums Esther MacLean and Mairi Smith of Inverness with their children, Thomas (4), Tearlach (9mths) and Alfie (3). 4th April '25 Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Pictures: Inverness parents and kids enjoy Whin Park reopening after ‘much needed’ £500,000 revamp

“Happy parents” told The P&J kids are “really enjoying” the park’s new features.

By Alberto Lejarraga

The HGV appeared to have suffered significant damage. Image DC Thomson/Michelle Henderson.

A82 reopens in Inverness after lorry strikes railway bridge

A worker at a garage near the bridge told the Press and Journal he saw "the lorry opening like a cardboard box".

By Alberto Lejarraga

Burger Queen snack van told she has ‘outstayed her welcome’ after objections vehicle is a blight at Loch Lochy beauty spot

The snack bar at the viewpoint layby has been ordered to move in winter after being in service for over 25 years.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter 2

Francis Ward admitted charges involving indecent images of children at Inverness Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Jail for paedophile who described underwear-clad child as ‘young and fresh’

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Francis Ward made the comment to an undercover police officer on a messaging app, where he shared images and videos of child abuse with other paedophiles.

By Jenni Gee