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PICTURES: Tree strike blocks line after early morning surprise for ScotRail commuters

12 October 2024
PICTURES: Tree strike blocks line after early morning surprise for ScotRail commuters

PICTURES: Tree strike blocks line after early morning surprise for ScotRail commuters

12 October 2024

The Far North Line was shut near Conon Bridge for more than an hour after a train struck a tree. Services have since resumed.


ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

12 October 2024
ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

12 October 2024

A string of cancellations in the week rail services were meant to ‘return to normal’ pose a “dangerous threat” to the lines’ viability, an MP fears.


‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

12 October 2024
‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

12 October 2024

A pedestrian was taken to Raigmore Hospital with “serious injuries” last night after being struck by a car on the A9 in Golspie.


Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024
Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024

A lifesaver has been honoured after a shinty match on a pitch at Castle Leod near Strathpeffer turned into a life and death drama.


Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

12 October 2024
Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

12 October 2024

Mountain rescuers have urged hikers to ensure they are properly prepared - after a rise in the number of incidents.


‘Urgent track repairs’ close Highland Mainline, ScotRail warns

12 October 2024
‘Urgent track repairs’ close Highland Mainline, ScotRail warns

‘Urgent track repairs’ close Highland Mainline, ScotRail warns

12 October 2024

Disruption is expected until at least 8.30am after a track fault south of Pitlochry.


Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024
Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024

Inverness Caledonian Thistle needs to raise almost another £125,000 in the next five days if it is to avoid declaring administration on Wednesday.


Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024
Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024

Inverness Caledonian Thistle needs to raise almost another £125,000 in the next five days if it is to avoid declaring administration on Wednesday.


ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

11 October 2024
ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

11 October 2024

Skilled engineers are being sought to bolster staff numbers at ScotRail’s Inverness depot - one of four major maintenance hubs in Scotland.


Crew shortage sparks more rail misery for Highland passengers

10 October 2024
Crew shortage sparks more rail misery for Highland passengers

Crew shortage sparks more rail misery for Highland passengers

10 October 2024

Cancellation of 2 Kyle line trains comes in a week where staff shortages, signal failures & engineering works have hit services.


Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

10 October 2024
Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

10 October 2024

A sheriff praised the swift action of a taxi driver who managed to avoid a head-on collision with a BMW driving on the same side of the road.


Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

10 October 2024
Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

10 October 2024

Buses in Inverness could grind to a halt if drivers vote in favour of strike action, a union has warned after a pay offer was rejected.


New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

10 October 2024
New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

10 October 2024

A major new hub driving offshore renewable projects has opened in Inverness in a move an energy giant says "underlines its commitment" to the city.


Church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

10 October 2024
Church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

Church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

10 October 2024

A former Black Isle kirk which was sold off by the Church of Scotland could return to use as a design studio, shop and café under new plans.


Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

10 October 2024
Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

10 October 2024

Huge wild cattle could be ‘back from the dead’ to rewild Highlands near Loch Ness.


Car theft sparks police appeal

09 October 2024
Car theft sparks police appeal

Car theft sparks police appeal

09 October 2024

Police have appealed for information following a car theft in Inverness.


Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

09 October 2024
Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

09 October 2024

Rail commuters have been hit by disruption on the Far North Line after a signalling fault sparked some cancellations.


Success of Silver Sunday event aimed at tackling social isolation is hailed

08 October 2024
Success of Silver Sunday event aimed at tackling social isolation is hailed

Success of Silver Sunday event aimed at tackling social isolation is hailed

08 October 2024

Delighted organisers have hailed the success of a special event aimed at bringing older people together and combating loneliness.


UPDATE: Inverness city centre street cordon lifted by Police Scotland

08 October 2024
UPDATE: Inverness city centre street cordon lifted by Police Scotland

UPDATE: Inverness city centre street cordon lifted by Police Scotland

08 October 2024

Police had cordoned off Union Street in response to “concern for a man” in a local flat but have lifted the block after he was “traced safe and well”.


UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

08 October 2024
UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

08 October 2024

Police attended Wick Station around 45 minutes after the train was due to depart after receiving “a report of concern for a woman on board a train”.


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