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Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024
Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024

NHS Highland has been ordered to apologise to a patient and their spouse after failings resulted in medication being administered twice.


Airline passenger's Christmas surprise, months after nightmare Heathrow to Inverness flight baggage woes

02 January 2024
Airline passenger's Christmas surprise, months after nightmare Heathrow to Inverness flight baggage woes

Airline passenger's Christmas surprise, months after nightmare Heathrow to Inverness flight baggage woes

02 January 2024

An air passenger whose bags were delayed between Heathrow and Inverness received a belated Christmas surprise – after finally winning compensation.


'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

02 January 2024
'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

02 January 2024

Dashcam footage and witnesses are being sought by police investigating a "serious" three-car crash on the A9 on Hogmanay.


Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023
Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023

Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.


Inverness bridge to close for several hours on Hogmanay

29 December 2023
Inverness bridge to close for several hours on Hogmanay

Inverness bridge to close for several hours on Hogmanay

29 December 2023

The closure of the Infirmary Bridge coincides with the Red Hot Highland Fling in the Northern Meeting Park.


Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023
Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.


WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023
WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.


Man arrested and charged in connection with Xoko hate crime incidents in Inverness, Police Scotland confirms

28 December 2023
Man arrested and charged in connection with Xoko hate crime incidents in Inverness, Police Scotland confirms

Man arrested and charged in connection with Xoko hate crime incidents in Inverness, Police Scotland confirms

28 December 2023

The arrest follows a number of homophobic incidents at the award-winning Bridge Street bakehouse in recent months.


A82 partially reopens after trees cleared in wake of Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023
A82 partially reopens after trees cleared in wake of Storm Gerrit

A82 partially reopens after trees cleared in wake of Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

The reopening of the road between Spean Bridge and Invergarry means traffic can move north and south again, using a detour via the A87 and A887.


Police 'increasingly concerned' over safety of man missing for a week

28 December 2023
Police 'increasingly concerned' over safety of man missing for a week

Police 'increasingly concerned' over safety of man missing for a week

28 December 2023

Officers say they are increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing 66-year-old man who has not been seen since December 21.


48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023
48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023

Almost 8000 homes across Scotland were still without power shortly before lunch on Thursday & some may have to wait up to 48 hours to be reconnected.


PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

28 December 2023
PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

28 December 2023

The teams working tirelessly to clear a major Highland trunk road of fallen trees have released pictures highlighting the scale of the task they face.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023
'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


Storm Gerrit tree falls force closure of second stretch of A82 south of Loch Ness

27 December 2023
Storm Gerrit tree falls force closure of second stretch of A82 south of Loch Ness

Storm Gerrit tree falls force closure of second stretch of A82 south of Loch Ness

27 December 2023

The section between Fort Augustus and Invergarry is the second stretch north of Fort William to be closed by fallen trees on Wednesday.


Man charged with road offences after A82 crash which left seven in hospital

27 December 2023
Man charged with road offences after A82 crash which left seven in hospital

Man charged with road offences after A82 crash which left seven in hospital

27 December 2023

Officers are also still appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage in connection with the two-car crash at Invergloy at around 5pm on December 24.


PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023
PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.


PICTURES: Loony dook Christmas Dip in Nairn raises hundreds for Highland charities

26 December 2023
PICTURES: Loony dook Christmas Dip in Nairn raises hundreds for Highland charities

PICTURES: Loony dook Christmas Dip in Nairn raises hundreds for Highland charities

26 December 2023

Nairn County FC's annual Christmas Dip attracted more than 70 swimmers and raised over £350 for Team Hamish and Mikeysline.


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.


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