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Sea-battered railway line to remain closed until at least Wednesday

13 February 2024
Sea-battered railway line to remain closed until at least Wednesday

Sea-battered railway line to remain closed until at least Wednesday

13 February 2024

High spring tides are hampering repairs to a sea-battered section of the Far North Line, passengers have been warned.


RNLI thanks generosity of Harry Gow customers after hundreds raised for lifesaving charity

13 February 2024
RNLI thanks generosity of Harry Gow customers after hundreds raised for lifesaving charity

RNLI thanks generosity of Harry Gow customers after hundreds raised for lifesaving charity

13 February 2024

Lifesavers with the RNLI have thanked the generosity of a major Highland business and its customers after they raised hundreds for the charity.


Engineers to inspect 'significant damage' to Far North Line's sea defences

13 February 2024
Engineers to inspect 'significant damage' to Far North Line's sea defences

Engineers to inspect 'significant damage' to Far North Line's sea defences

13 February 2024

Rail passengers on the Far North Line were facing major disruption on Tuesday, after extremely high tides and waves damaged the line.


Missing Inverness man found 'safe and well', say police

13 February 2024
Missing Inverness man found 'safe and well', say police

Missing Inverness man found 'safe and well', say police

13 February 2024

A missing man who had not been seen for more than a week has been traced "safe and well", police have confirmed.


Storm damaged sea defences spark closure of Far North Line

12 February 2024
Storm damaged sea defences spark closure of Far North Line

Storm damaged sea defences spark closure of Far North Line

12 February 2024

The line was closed between Brora and Helmsdale after the tracks in that area suffered coastal flood damage for the second time this winter.


2 vehicle crash closes A96 on outskirts of Inverness

12 February 2024
2 vehicle crash closes A96 on outskirts of Inverness

2 vehicle crash closes A96 on outskirts of Inverness

12 February 2024

Firefighters said three people were trapped following the crash between a car and van at Balloch at 12.15pm.


Multiple vehicles damaged in Inverness city centre, sparking police appeal

12 February 2024
Multiple vehicles damaged in Inverness city centre, sparking police appeal

Multiple vehicles damaged in Inverness city centre, sparking police appeal

12 February 2024

Police have appealed for witnesses and information after "a number of vehicles" were damaged in an Inverness city centre street in the early hours.


Anger at 'sick' scammers trying to con grieving Highland families online

12 February 2024
Anger at 'sick' scammers trying to con grieving Highland families online

Anger at 'sick' scammers trying to con grieving Highland families online

12 February 2024

Sickening scammers are targetting grieving families online, a Highland funeral directors has warned.


Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

12 February 2024
Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

12 February 2024

Alerts are in place for the Moray, Dornoch, Cromarty and Beauly Firths, with heightened warnings in place in Sutherland and Moray.


Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

10 February 2024
Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

10 February 2024

A 200 metre section of road that runs from Muir of Ord to Aultgowrie will close to traffic next week for engineering work, Highland Council has said.


Highland rail campaigners raise concerns during 'constructive' meeting with transport minister

10 February 2024
Highland rail campaigners raise concerns during 'constructive' meeting with transport minister

Highland rail campaigners raise concerns during 'constructive' meeting with transport minister

10 February 2024

The Friends of the Far North Line raised concerns over Highland Mainline journey times and the need for investment in lines north of Inverness.


3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

09 February 2024
3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

09 February 2024

Rail passengers travelling from the Highlands to the central belt are being warned to expect several days of disruption in the coming weeks.


'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

09 February 2024
'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

09 February 2024

When Melanie Maclennan and Karen MacDonald take to the fashion catwalk for charity this weekend it will be in memory of a dearly-missed loved one.


4 days of roadwork disruption on A82 in Inverness

09 February 2024
4 days of roadwork disruption on A82 in Inverness

4 days of roadwork disruption on A82 in Inverness

09 February 2024

Motorists using one of the main roads into Inverness will face disruption next week when underground utility survey work take place.


UPDATE: Loch Ness-side road to reopen following landslide

08 February 2024
UPDATE: Loch Ness-side road to reopen following landslide

UPDATE: Loch Ness-side road to reopen following landslide

08 February 2024

A Loch Ness-side road that was hit by a fresh landslide will reopen later today after successful clean-up operations.


Fresh landslide hits Loch Ness-side road, Highland Council warns

08 February 2024
Fresh landslide hits Loch Ness-side road, Highland Council warns

Fresh landslide hits Loch Ness-side road, Highland Council warns

08 February 2024

A Loch Ness-side road has closed again after a further landslip on the route, Highland Council has warned.


Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

08 February 2024
Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

08 February 2024

Engineers are investigating after water supplies in parts of the Beauly area were cut on Thursday morning.


Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

07 February 2024
Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

07 February 2024

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.


THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024
THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024

Disruptive snow looks set to impact the Highlands into the weekend after the Met Office issued another yellow warning ­– their third in a day.


Met Office issues second yellow warning for snow in the Highlands

07 February 2024
Met Office issues second yellow warning for snow in the Highlands

Met Office issues second yellow warning for snow in the Highlands

07 February 2024

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.


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