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Twin brothers to stand trial accused of murdering charity cyclist Tony Parsons

Twin brothers are to stand trial next year accused of murdering a cyclist and disposing of his body on a country estate. Prosecutors allege that a car driven by Alexander McKellar collided with Tony Parsons, 63, leaving him seriously injured as he ...

27 Sept 2022 at 14:12

Hundreds of daring mountain bikers in 900m descent of snow-capped mountain

About 300 daring mountain bikers have made a treacherous descent down a snow-capped Scottish mountain. The Macavalanche event saw the group – which embarked simultaneously – hurtle from the summit of Aonach Mor in the Nevis mountain range near ...

17 Apr 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

Government in no financial danger over smelter deal, MSPs told

The Scottish Government is in a “robust position” despite facing a potential financial exposure of £161 million due to its involvement in the Lochaber aluminium smelter, MSPs have been told. Government officials said there was extensive ...

24 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Film-making award launched for man who died climbing Ben Nevis

A film-making award is set to be launched in memory of a man who died while climbing the UK’s highest mountain last summer. Rob Brown, 33, from Fort William, was an experienced climber who fell on Ben Nevis on July 29 last year. He was ...

05 Jan 2023 at 09:54

Scotland

Business group laughing all the way to bank over smelter deal, Lib Dems claim

An international group of businesses has seen the value of a Scottish smelter they purchased increase by more than £100 million, while making very little investment, Scottish Liberal Democrats have claimed. The party’s economy ...

09 Jan 2022 at 00:55

Scotland

Yousaf announces funding for rural parliament meeting

The First Minister has announced funding for the Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament. The summit, which will be held in November, will see more than 40 rural organisations come together, with the outcome of discussions to ...

24 Jul 2023 at 15:01

‘Hogwarts Express’ train services can resume, says safety body

A train service that featured in several Harry Potter movies can resume after being granted a temporary exemption to a safety rule. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said the Jacobite – often referred to as the Hogwarts ...

08 Aug 2023 at 22:05

Scotland

Lib Dems condemn SNP ‘neglect’ in the Highlands on campaign trail

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has accused the SNP of stripping autonomy from Highland communities. Mr Cole-Hamilton is campaigning in Fort William over the weekend as his party targets former SNP ...

05 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Glenfinnan Viaduct to undergo £3.4 million in repair work – Network Rail

Repairs to a bridge will not disrupt rail services and will not change its distinctive appearance, Network Rail has said. Network Rail announced the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which operates between Fort William and Mallaig ...

05 Apr 2024 at 16:37

Scotland

Ministers act on ‘priority’ of tackling depopulation as blueprint launched

The Scottish Government is promising targeted funding to help communities suffering most as a result of depopulation. The move comes as ministers launch a blueprint aimed at addressing the decline in the number of ...

16 Feb 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Body of woman found on loch shore

The body of a woman has been found on the shore of a loch near Fort William. Police say the discovery was made around 8.55am on the bank of Loch Linnhe. Police received a report that the body of a woman was found ...

18 Dec 2022 at 15:03

Car found belonging to man missing on Ben Nevis

Rescuers searching for a man believed to have been planning to climb Ben Nevis have found his car. Police said they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Harvey Christian as searches continue in ...

30 Jan 2023 at 12:27

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