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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.


Schools in Nairn 'to return to normal' after widespread water cut disruption

19 December 2023
Schools in Nairn 'to return to normal' after widespread water cut disruption

Schools in Nairn 'to return to normal' after widespread water cut disruption

19 December 2023

Schools in Nairn are expected to return to normal today (Tuesday) after a major water outage in the town forced then to stay closed on Monday.


Man jailed for 18 months over £50k cocaine seizure in Inverness retail park

18 December 2023
Man jailed for 18 months over £50k cocaine seizure in Inverness retail park

Man jailed for 18 months over £50k cocaine seizure in Inverness retail park

18 December 2023

A man has been sent to prison for 18 months after admitting offence following £50k drugs haul in Eastfield Way car park.


Scottish Water confirms supplies in Nairn 'returning to normal' after burst main

18 December 2023
Scottish Water confirms supplies in Nairn 'returning to normal' after burst main

Scottish Water confirms supplies in Nairn 'returning to normal' after burst main

18 December 2023

Water supplies in Nairn are "returning to normal" following burst main on Monday morning.


Daughter who worked with Beauly mum to con family in fake £35k Hollywood scam admits to offence

18 December 2023
Daughter who worked with Beauly mum to con family in fake £35k Hollywood scam admits to offence

Daughter who worked with Beauly mum to con family in fake £35k Hollywood scam admits to offence

18 December 2023

A woman has admitted teaming up with her mother to con her family in a fake Hollywood actress scam.


New two-day music festival to delight Highland crowds

18 December 2023
New two-day music festival to delight Highland crowds

New two-day music festival to delight Highland crowds

18 December 2023

The brand new festival is coming to the Black Isle next year.


Statkraft hopes to have Red John hydro scheme above Loch Ness running by 2030

18 December 2023
Statkraft hopes to have Red John hydro scheme above Loch Ness running by 2030

Statkraft hopes to have Red John hydro scheme above Loch Ness running by 2030

18 December 2023

A major new hydro power scheme in the Great Glen could be fully operational by 2030, its operators hope.


Sofa recycling changes at Highland Council waste sites

18 December 2023
Sofa recycling changes at Highland Council waste sites

Sofa recycling changes at Highland Council waste sites

18 December 2023

Sofas and other upholstered furniture will soon no longer be accepted at some smaller Highland recycling centres – but doorstep uplift will continue.


Don't get caught out by winter chill on Highland roads, council warns motorists

17 December 2023
Don't get caught out by winter chill on Highland roads, council warns motorists

Don't get caught out by winter chill on Highland roads, council warns motorists

17 December 2023

Highland residents have been urged to "take extra care" as we head into winter.


PICTURES: Festive fiddlers provide magical moments in Inverness as part of homeless charity campaign

16 December 2023
PICTURES: Festive fiddlers provide magical moments in Inverness as part of homeless charity campaign

PICTURES: Festive fiddlers provide magical moments in Inverness as part of homeless charity campaign

16 December 2023

Inverness Fiddlers performed in the Eastgate Centre and the Mustard Seed provided festive meals as part of Right There's work fighting homelessness.


Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

15 December 2023
Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

15 December 2023

Highland rail passengers have been warned to expect possible disruption after speed restrictions were announced following an amber weather alert.


200mm rain forecast sparks landslide warning and amber Met Office alert for Highlands and Argyll

15 December 2023
200mm rain forecast sparks landslide warning and amber Met Office alert for Highlands and Argyll

200mm rain forecast sparks landslide warning and amber Met Office alert for Highlands and Argyll

15 December 2023

Torrential rain could bring up to 200mm of precipitation this weekend and may trigger landslides, the Met Office has warned.


WATCH: Runrig legend to join Skipinnish at their 25th anniversary concert in Inverness

15 December 2023
WATCH: Runrig legend to join Skipinnish at their 25th anniversary concert in Inverness

WATCH: Runrig legend to join Skipinnish at their 25th anniversary concert in Inverness

15 December 2023

Skipinnish have announced a very special guest for their 25th anniversary concert in Inverness next summer – Runrig legend Malcolm Jones!


Red John hydro plant above Loch Ness to be taken forward by Europe's biggest renewable power generator

15 December 2023
Red John hydro plant above Loch Ness to be taken forward by Europe's biggest renewable power generator

Red John hydro plant above Loch Ness to be taken forward by Europe's biggest renewable power generator

15 December 2023

Plans for a major 450MW hydro power scheme above Loch Ness will be taken forward by Europe's largest renewable power generator, Statkraft.


Scammers targetting Highland residents, warn Police Scotland

14 December 2023
Scammers targetting Highland residents, warn Police Scotland

Scammers targetting Highland residents, warn Police Scotland

14 December 2023

Police have urged Highland residents to be on the alert after the force received reports from locals who had received scam callers.


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