Swinney 'Not Candid' on Inverness Asylum Plans
UK Government accuses Scotland's First Minister of not being fully open about engagement on paused plans to house 300 asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.
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School cancels Christmas show after racist abuse
Cauldeen Primary School in Inverness cancels its Christmas performance following a wave of racist online abuse. Police are investigating the threatening communications.
Inverness protests against asylum seeker barracks plan
Hundreds protest in Inverness against Labour's plan to house asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks. Veterans association faces eviction as local concerns mount over safety and infrastructure.
Highland Revolt Over Cameron Barracks Asylum Plan
Hundreds protest in Inverness over Keir Starmer's plan to house 309 asylum seekers in Cameron Barracks. Veterans and locals voice fury as the city centre grinds to a halt. Read the full story.
Putin-Trump Geneva Summit Confirmed by Kremlin
Russia announces planned meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Geneva, signalling potential shift in US-Russia relations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Ex-Labour Minister Douglas Alexander Joins Home Office
Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, former Labour cabinet minister, takes on strategic Home Office position in Inverness, signalling unexpected cross-party collaboration in UK government.
Giant 20ft Shark Washes Ashore Near Inverness
A massive 20-foot basking shark has been discovered washed up on a Scottish beach, sparking scientific investigation and public fascination. The rare find offers researchers a unique opportunity to study these gentle giants of the deep.
Xi Jinping's APEC dominance reshapes global power dynamics
Chinese President Xi Jinping's commanding presence at the APEC summit signals Beijing's growing global influence as Western powers face diplomatic challenges. Analysis of the geopolitical shifts from Seoul.
Scotland Defies Westminster in Immigration Hotel Row
First Minister John Swinney challenges Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in a city-centre hotel, escalating tensions between Scottish and UK governments over immigration policy.
Home Office forces Scottish minister on 500-mile trip
Scottish First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office after UK government officials refuse to travel to Inverness, forcing Justice Secretary to make 1,000-mile round trip to Edinburgh instead.
Home Office snubs Scottish minister's meeting request
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office 'discourtesy' after officials refuse meeting in Inverness, escalating tensions over UK government engagement with devolved nations.
Swinney accuses Westminster of anti-Scottish agenda
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has launched a blistering attack on the UK government, accusing Westminster of deliberately undermining Scottish interests and pursuing policies that actively harm the nation.
Home Office spends millions on asylum hotels in Inverness
Exclusive investigation uncovers UK government spending over £6.7 million on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers in Inverness alone, as backlog crisis deepens.
Asylum seekers moved to military bases in UK shake-up
The Home Office announces controversial plans to relocate asylum seekers to former military sites in Scotland and Sussex amid ongoing accommodation challenges.
Starmer takes cabinet to Scotland and Sussex in UK tour
Keir Starmer launches his 'government on the road' initiative with cabinet meetings in Inverness and East Sussex, signalling a new approach to UK-wide engagement beyond Westminster.
Starmer appoints new Defence Minister in government reshuffle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes strategic changes at Ministry of Defence as new government settles into Whitehall. Exclusive details on the personnel moves shaping Britain's defence leadership.
Scottish family become PM's neighbours at Downing Street
An ordinary Scottish family from Inverness has become unexpected neighbours to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street, creating a remarkable contrast between everyday life and the heart of British power.
UK Government Approves Scottish Green Freeport Projects
Westminster approves ambitious freeport plans for Inverness and Cromarty Firth and Forth regions, promising thousands of jobs and billions in investment for Scotland's green energy sector.
Trump's Gaza Summit Collapses After Erdogan Warning
A high-stakes Middle East peace conference orchestrated by Donald Trump has been abruptly cancelled following tense diplomatic exchanges and a stark warning from Turkey's President Erdogan to Benjamin Netanyahu.
Inverness Flood Crisis: Mass Evacuations Underway
The Scottish Highlands' capital battles severe flooding as River Ness bursts banks, forcing mass evacuations and emergency response across the city.
European leaders unite in Copenhagen for Ukraine crisis talks
European Political Community leaders gather in Denmark for critical talks on Ukraine support, European security, and energy resilience amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Duncan Ferguson apologises for manhandling Sky presenter
Former Everton coach Duncan Ferguson has publicly apologised after grabbing a Sky Sports presenter during a tense post-match interview, creating an uncomfortable moment with Jamie Carragher looking on.
MSPs excluded from economic summit in 'stitch-up' scandal
A major economic summit in Inverness faces backlash after local MSPs were barred from attending, with critics branding the event an undemocratic 'stitch-up' organised by Westminster.
Kayaker's Chilling Final Texts Before Faking Death Revealed
Exclusive: The Mirror obtains the haunting final text messages sent by kayaker James Gray to his wife before he staged his own death on a fishing trip, unravelling a web of deceit that left his family in anguish for months.
Man charged over sexual assault at Loch Ness campsite
A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault on a young boy at a popular Loch Ness campsite. The alleged incident occurred in the Inverness area, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Biggest Loch Ness Monster Hunt in 50 Years Begins
The biggest search for the Loch Ness Monster in over 50 years is underway, with hundreds of volunteers and cutting-edge thermal drones scouring the Scottish loch for the elusive creature.
Putin and Modi Forge Alliance at China's Anti-NATO Summit
Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi's display of unity at China's strategic summit signals a seismic shift in global power dynamics, challenging Western hegemony and forging a new multipolar world order.
Trump & Kim Summits: A History of Unprecedented Diplomacy
A deep dive into the historic, high-stakes summits between US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, exploring the spectacle, the promises, and the unresolved legacy of their unprecedented diplomacy.
Police Officer Shot, Two Missing in Highlands Manhunt
A major police incident is unfolding in the Scottish Highlands after an officer was shot and two armed colleagues vanished during a welfare check. A massive search operation is underway for the missing officers and the suspect.
RAF families forced into emergency accommodation amid MOD housing crisis
Exclusive: Dozens of RAF service families face housing turmoil as Ministry of Defence properties remain uninhabitable, forcing them into emergency lodging during critical relocation periods.
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