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UPDATE: A9 reopens following three-vehicle crash

26 December 2023
UPDATE: A9 reopens following three-vehicle crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens following three-vehicle crash

26 December 2023

In an update at 4.15pm, Traffic Scotland said disruption was "easing" following recovery of the vehicles from the crash scene near Blair Atholl.


'Multi-vehicle crash' closes A9 in both directions, says Traffic Scotland

26 December 2023
'Multi-vehicle crash' closes A9 in both directions, says Traffic Scotland

'Multi-vehicle crash' closes A9 in both directions, says Traffic Scotland

26 December 2023

Traffic Scotland has advised drivers to use alternate routes following the crash near the House of Bruar.


Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023
Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.


No trains on Kyle line until January 4 following Christmas flooding, passengers warned

26 December 2023
No trains on Kyle line until January 4 following Christmas flooding, passengers warned

No trains on Kyle line until January 4 following Christmas flooding, passengers warned

26 December 2023

Bus replacement services are being organised from December 27, but these are still being sourced and passengers are advised to check their journeys.


Seven taken to hospital after 'serious' A82 crash

26 December 2023
Seven taken to hospital after 'serious' A82 crash

Seven taken to hospital after 'serious' A82 crash

26 December 2023

Police have appealed for witnesses after a "serious" two-car crash on the A82 left seven people in hospital.


Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

26 December 2023
Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

26 December 2023

The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.


'We will tackle hate crime with love', Inverness café owners vow after bigots target Xoko at Christmas

26 December 2023
'We will tackle hate crime with love', Inverness café owners vow after bigots target Xoko at Christmas

'We will tackle hate crime with love', Inverness café owners vow after bigots target Xoko at Christmas

26 December 2023

A city café repeatedly targeted by bigots in recent months has vowed to fight their hate with love after they were targeted again at Christmas.


Nessie playing hide-and-seek at the peak of 'Monster fever' among headlines in Christmases of long ago

25 December 2023
Nessie playing hide-and-seek at the peak of 'Monster fever' among headlines in Christmases of long ago

Nessie playing hide-and-seek at the peak of 'Monster fever' among headlines in Christmases of long ago

25 December 2023

Fundraising drives to enable folk to access a famous beauty spot and news that a new railway line was soon to be operational also feature.


Eden Court's Sleeping Beauty panto wins Culture & Business Fund Scotland cash

24 December 2023
Eden Court's Sleeping Beauty panto wins Culture & Business Fund Scotland cash

Eden Court's Sleeping Beauty panto wins Culture & Business Fund Scotland cash

24 December 2023

A magical Highland pantomime which is winning rave reviews was one of 11 productions in the country to benefit from funding from a major organisation.


Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023
Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023

Speed restrictions will be in force on all Highland lines until 9am on Christmas Eve amid ongoing Met Office weather warnings.


New railway station already one of Highlands' busiest

23 December 2023
New railway station already one of Highlands' busiest

New railway station already one of Highlands' busiest

23 December 2023

The Highlands' newest railway station is already one of its busiest, delighted transport chiefs have revealed.


70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

22 December 2023
70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

22 December 2023

The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.


New tenant for Inverness Town House

22 December 2023
New tenant for Inverness Town House

New tenant for Inverness Town House

22 December 2023

Inverness Town House has a new tenant after Hitrans moved its head office into the iconic building's upper floor.


UPDATE: A9 partially reopens following earlier lorry fire

21 December 2023
UPDATE: A9 partially reopens following earlier lorry fire

UPDATE: A9 partially reopens following earlier lorry fire

21 December 2023

Traffic is moving again following an earlier closure caused by a lorry fire south of Blair Atholl.


Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Christmas getaway

21 December 2023
Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Christmas getaway

Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Christmas getaway

21 December 2023

The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of the Highlands overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.


Lorry fire closes A9 in both directions

21 December 2023
Lorry fire closes A9 in both directions

Lorry fire closes A9 in both directions

21 December 2023

The incident occurred between Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie, with Traffic Scotland warning that the road is disrupted in both directions.


Storm Pia leaves hundreds without power across the Highlands and Islands

21 December 2023
Storm Pia leaves hundreds without power across the Highlands and Islands

Storm Pia leaves hundreds without power across the Highlands and Islands

21 December 2023

Hundreds of homes in the Highlands were without power on Thursday morning after Storm Pia brought strong gales to the region overnight.


Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

20 December 2023
Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

20 December 2023

Services will be suspended on Thursday on the Far North and Kyle lines, as well as between Inverness and Inverurie.


Tributes to former firefighter and Highland 4 Wheel Drive Club founder hailed by widow

19 December 2023
Tributes to former firefighter and Highland 4 Wheel Drive Club founder hailed by widow

Tributes to former firefighter and Highland 4 Wheel Drive Club founder hailed by widow

19 December 2023

Eddie Freeman passed away last month, aged 75, and his widow Cath Hill-Freeman says she has been deeply touched by the amount of love and support.


WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

19 December 2023
WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

19 December 2023

The forecaster is predicting wintry showers and colder temperatures in the north as this weekend gives way to Christmas Day.


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