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A9 and A96 dualling timetables given 'cautious' welcome by MSP – but she warns doubts remain

15 February 2024
A9 and A96 dualling timetables given 'cautious' welcome by MSP – but she warns doubts remain

A9 and A96 dualling timetables given 'cautious' welcome by MSP – but she warns doubts remain

15 February 2024

The latest timetables for dualling the A9 and A96 have been given a cautious welcome by Rhoda Grant but she is "not too confident" they'll be met.


Nursery to reopen after hot water restored, confirms Highland Council

14 February 2024
Nursery to reopen after hot water restored, confirms Highland Council

Nursery to reopen after hot water restored, confirms Highland Council

14 February 2024

A Black Isle nursery which was forced to close on Wednesday after it lost its hot water is expected to reopen as normal tomorrow.


Green for... fire?! Traffic light fire leaves Inverness pedestrians scratching heads

14 February 2024
Green for... fire?! Traffic light fire leaves Inverness pedestrians scratching heads

Green for... fire?! Traffic light fire leaves Inverness pedestrians scratching heads

14 February 2024

Pedestrians and motorists were in for a surprise on the way past an Inverness school this morning – after a traffic light caught fire!


Roses are red, violets are blue, don't let a scammer take advantage of you

14 February 2024
Roses are red, violets are blue, don't let a scammer take advantage of you

Roses are red, violets are blue, don't let a scammer take advantage of you

14 February 2024

It may be the most romantic day of the year, but police have urged would-be love birds to beware romance scams and scammers


Is eyesore paint job's days finally numbered? Sign workers move in on Inverness city centre business

14 February 2024
Is eyesore paint job's days finally numbered? Sign workers move in on Inverness city centre business

Is eyesore paint job's days finally numbered? Sign workers move in on Inverness city centre business

14 February 2024

A long-running planning saga which left a prominent Inverness building looking like a colourful eyesore finally appears to be drawing to a close.


Highland MSP repays £129 hotel bill expenses claim after losing flat keys at Holyrood

14 February 2024
Highland MSP repays £129 hotel bill expenses claim after losing flat keys at Holyrood

Highland MSP repays £129 hotel bill expenses claim after losing flat keys at Holyrood

14 February 2024

Edward Mountain had been under fire for the £129 bill which, while legal, drew flak from politicians who argued he shouldn't claim for his own error.


PICTURES: Sea damage to Far North Line revealed by Network Rail Scotland

14 February 2024
PICTURES: Sea damage to Far North Line revealed by Network Rail Scotland

PICTURES: Sea damage to Far North Line revealed by Network Rail Scotland

14 February 2024

Rail passengers are bracing for further disruption, with engineers expected to give an update later today on when the line may reopen.


Fall in cruise ship arrivals expected to be a blip, Highland port believes

13 February 2024
Fall in cruise ship arrivals expected to be a blip, Highland port believes

Fall in cruise ship arrivals expected to be a blip, Highland port believes

13 February 2024

The Port of Cromarty Firth will welcome 118 cruise ships in 2024, down slightly on 2023 – but passenger numbers will be up and bookings "are busy".


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.


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