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3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

22 January 2024
3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

22 January 2024

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.


Power cut hot food and drink support set up in Strathglass amid ongoing Storm Isha impact

22 January 2024
Power cut hot food and drink support set up in Strathglass amid ongoing Storm Isha impact

Power cut hot food and drink support set up in Strathglass amid ongoing Storm Isha impact

22 January 2024

A support unit serving hot food and drink has been set up in Cannich to help those still affected by Storm Isha power cuts.


Storm Jocelyn will spark rail fresh network shutdown on Tuesday

22 January 2024
Storm Jocelyn will spark rail fresh network shutdown on Tuesday

Storm Jocelyn will spark rail fresh network shutdown on Tuesday

22 January 2024

Network Rail Scotland has warned that further serious railway disruption is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday after Storm Jocelyn arrives.


Adrift boat sparks RNLI lifeboat launch

22 January 2024
Adrift boat sparks RNLI lifeboat launch

Adrift boat sparks RNLI lifeboat launch

22 January 2024

A boat found drifting off the shores of North Kessock sparked the launch of the village's RNLI lifeboat on Monday morning.


Have your bins been missed? Highland Council issues waste collection advice following storms

22 January 2024
Have your bins been missed? Highland Council issues waste collection advice following storms

Have your bins been missed? Highland Council issues waste collection advice following storms

22 January 2024

Households whose bin collections have been missed due to disruption from the recent heavy snows & gales have been given an update by Highland Council.


Spotlight on postal delivery woes having positive impact on mail performance, hopes Highland MP

22 January 2024
Spotlight on postal delivery woes having positive impact on mail performance, hopes Highland MP

Spotlight on postal delivery woes having positive impact on mail performance, hopes Highland MP

22 January 2024

MP Drew Hendry hopes his recent campaign may have helped lead to fewer delivery issues over the festive season.


'Extreme' 100mph wind forecast sparks red 'danger to life' Storm Isha warning from Met Office for Highlands

22 January 2024
'Extreme' 100mph wind forecast sparks red 'danger to life' Storm Isha warning from Met Office for Highlands

'Extreme' 100mph wind forecast sparks red 'danger to life' Storm Isha warning from Met Office for Highlands

22 January 2024

The red warning, which was issued shortly before midnight, covers areas around the Moray Firth.


'Detailed timetable and plan needed over A9 dualling to avoid repeating past delays'

20 January 2024
'Detailed timetable and plan needed over A9 dualling to avoid repeating past delays'

'Detailed timetable and plan needed over A9 dualling to avoid repeating past delays'

20 January 2024

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart made the remarks in submissions' to the Scottish Government's dualling inquiry.


UPDATE: A9 almost cleared of stranded vehicles 'but likely to remain shut for hours yet', say police

18 January 2024
UPDATE: A9 almost cleared of stranded vehicles 'but likely to remain shut for hours yet', say police

UPDATE: A9 almost cleared of stranded vehicles 'but likely to remain shut for hours yet', say police

18 January 2024

The force has also advised against travelling between south Highland and north Highland as many key routes remain blocked by drifting snow.


PICTURES: Snowy fun for all ages despite Highland transport chaos

18 January 2024
PICTURES: Snowy fun for all ages despite Highland transport chaos

PICTURES: Snowy fun for all ages despite Highland transport chaos

18 January 2024

Days of heavy snow may have continued to wreak havoc on Highland transport and schools on Thursday – but there was also plenty of fun to be had too!


Hero police dog Fergie praised for her help finding missing woman in Inverness

18 January 2024
Hero police dog Fergie praised for her help finding missing woman in Inverness

Hero police dog Fergie praised for her help finding missing woman in Inverness

18 January 2024

It's the second time in a week an Inverness police dog has been praised after another sniffed out drugs worth £15k in an unrelated incident.


Stranded A9 motorists urged to 'stay in cars and keep warm' as police warn other drivers to 'avoid area'

18 January 2024
Stranded A9 motorists urged to 'stay in cars and keep warm' as police warn other drivers to 'avoid area'

Stranded A9 motorists urged to 'stay in cars and keep warm' as police warn other drivers to 'avoid area'

18 January 2024

Police confirm 'multiple' vehicles are stuck in the snow on the A9 north of Helmsdale and have warned that it is unclear when conditions will improve.


Motorists stranded on snow-bound A9, warns Traffic Scotland

18 January 2024
Motorists stranded on snow-bound A9, warns Traffic Scotland

Motorists stranded on snow-bound A9, warns Traffic Scotland

18 January 2024

'Several vehicles' have become stranded on the busy A9 trunk road due to heavy and drifting snow, Traffic Scotland has warned.


£115,000 drugs haul seized by police in Inverness raid

18 January 2024
£115,000 drugs haul seized by police in Inverness raid

£115,000 drugs haul seized by police in Inverness raid

18 January 2024

A man has been arrested and charged after police seized £115,000 worth of Class B drugs during a search at an Inverness property.


Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

18 January 2024
Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

18 January 2024

Police have urged motorists to take extra care, after heavy snow and drifting left some roads in such poor condition even ploughs have had trouble.


Police hunt flare thrower after fan injured at Inverness Caley Thistle v Dundee United match

18 January 2024
Police hunt flare thrower after fan injured at Inverness Caley Thistle v Dundee United match

Police hunt flare thrower after fan injured at Inverness Caley Thistle v Dundee United match

18 January 2024

Police have appealed for information after revealing that a fan was injured by a flare during Caley Thistle's match against Dundee United last week.


'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

17 January 2024
'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

17 January 2024

"Do you really need to travel?", Highlanders have been asked amid a heightened amber snow alert and Met Office warnings of "significant" fresh totals.


Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

17 January 2024
Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

17 January 2024

A heightened amber warning has been issued amid forecasts of even heavier snowfalls and drifting snow.


'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

17 January 2024
'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

17 January 2024

Avalanche risks on Highland peaks are now "considerable", mountain-goers have been warned in the wake of heavy snowfall.


Man arrested and charged following serious assault in Inverness

17 January 2024
Man arrested and charged following serious assault in Inverness

Man arrested and charged following serious assault in Inverness

17 January 2024

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Inverness that left a man in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.


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