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'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits the Highlands

07 February 2024
'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits the Highlands

'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits the Highlands

07 February 2024

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.


Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

07 February 2024
Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

07 February 2024

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.


'Significant concern' for welfare of missing Nairn OAP, say police

06 February 2024
'Significant concern' for welfare of missing Nairn OAP, say police

'Significant concern' for welfare of missing Nairn OAP, say police

06 February 2024

Officers say they are increasingly worried for the welfare of Patrick Mills (86), who went missing with his car on Monday. He has not been seen since.


Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

06 February 2024
Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

06 February 2024

Several inches of snow are possible in some places, amid forecasts for showers and ice across the region.


A82 remains closed following landslips while ground checked, Bear Scotland warns

06 February 2024
A82 remains closed following landslips while ground checked, Bear Scotland warns

A82 remains closed following landslips while ground checked, Bear Scotland warns

06 February 2024

The A82 between Inverness, Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston is to remain closed until further inspections of the ground are carried out.


Almost 30 projects awarded funding by Highland Council – including £76k for Inverness floral displays

05 February 2024
Almost 30 projects awarded funding by Highland Council – including £76k for Inverness floral displays

Almost 30 projects awarded funding by Highland Council – including £76k for Inverness floral displays

05 February 2024

Bus shelters, park improvements, a seagull project, and tourist ambassadors who welcome coach visitors to the city were also among recipients


£0.5m in funding awarded to 12 Inverness community regeneration projects

05 February 2024
£0.5m in funding awarded to 12 Inverness community regeneration projects

£0.5m in funding awarded to 12 Inverness community regeneration projects

05 February 2024

Almost £500,000 worth of community regeneration funding has been awarded to groups and organisations in the Inverness area.


Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

05 February 2024
Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

05 February 2024

Flooding at Kingussie has forced the closure of the line between Inverness and Perth.


12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

05 February 2024
12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

05 February 2024

A dozen flood warnings were in place across the Highlands on Monday morning after heavy and persistent rain drenched the region overnight.


A9 motorists warned over surface flooding in Inverness

05 February 2024
A9 motorists warned over surface flooding in Inverness

A9 motorists warned over surface flooding in Inverness

05 February 2024

Hazardous surface flooding is affecting the A9 in Inverness, Traffic Scotland has warned amid widespread heavy rain across the Highlands.


Picture Detective: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photographs?

04 February 2024
Picture Detective: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photographs?

Picture Detective: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photographs?

04 February 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos, or do you know anyone who is?


150-mile-away banking 'alternative' branded absurd by angry Barclays customers hit by Inverness closure

02 February 2024
150-mile-away banking 'alternative' branded absurd by angry Barclays customers hit by Inverness closure

150-mile-away banking 'alternative' branded absurd by angry Barclays customers hit by Inverness closure

02 February 2024

'Out of touch' bank chiefs have been slammed after letters to customers flagged up 'full disabled access' alternatives in Edinburgh and Aberdeen.


170mm of rain to bring flooding and travel disruption to Highlands, Met Office warns

02 February 2024
170mm of rain to bring flooding and travel disruption to Highlands, Met Office warns

170mm of rain to bring flooding and travel disruption to Highlands, Met Office warns

02 February 2024

Yellow warning issued amid fears 'persistent' rain will cause travel disruption and flooding in western and central parts of the Highlands.


85mph gale warning extended into Inverness by Met Office

30 January 2024
85mph gale warning extended into Inverness by Met Office

85mph gale warning extended into Inverness by Met Office

30 January 2024

Storm force winds are set to batter more of the far north on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned after extending a yellow alert for gales.


Heating bills crisis sparks help for hundreds of Albyn tenants in Highlands

29 January 2024
Heating bills crisis sparks help for hundreds of Albyn tenants in Highlands

Heating bills crisis sparks help for hundreds of Albyn tenants in Highlands

29 January 2024

The biggest provider of affordable homes in the Highlands has secured heating bills support for 600 tenants to help them with winter costs.


80mph gusts to batter Highland coasts, warns Met Office after issuing yellow weather warning

27 January 2024
80mph gusts to batter Highland coasts, warns Met Office after issuing yellow weather warning

80mph gusts to batter Highland coasts, warns Met Office after issuing yellow weather warning

27 January 2024

Gusts of up to 80mph are set to batter the north-west Highland coast and Minch, the Met Office has warned.


Disabled Highland woman hits out at 'supermarket ban discrimination'

27 January 2024
Disabled Highland woman hits out at 'supermarket ban discrimination'

Disabled Highland woman hits out at 'supermarket ban discrimination'

27 January 2024

A Beauly woman, who has brain damage and suffers PTSD and severe anxiety, fears she will struggle to shop for basic essentials after the alleged ban.


'Additional support' needed for Highland school after 'weak' learning rating during inspection

26 January 2024
'Additional support' needed for Highland school after 'weak' learning rating during inspection

'Additional support' needed for Highland school after 'weak' learning rating during inspection

26 January 2024

A school will need "additional support" after inspectors rated its learning, teaching and assessment as 'weak' – despite also praising staff.


Inverness street closed while Scottish Water repairs burst pipe on riverside

26 January 2024
Inverness street closed while Scottish Water repairs burst pipe on riverside

Inverness street closed while Scottish Water repairs burst pipe on riverside

26 January 2024

Engineers have begun repairs to a burst water main in the heart of Inverness.


PICTURES: Burns Night fun entertains care home residents in Inverness

26 January 2024
PICTURES: Burns Night fun entertains care home residents in Inverness

PICTURES: Burns Night fun entertains care home residents in Inverness

26 January 2024

Bagpipes and traditional dancing entertained residents at an Inverness care home when it celebrated Burns Night last night.


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