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Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.

Disruptive snow looks set to impact the Highlands into the weekend after the Met Office issued another yellow warning ­– their third in a day.

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.

A hugely respected Inverness sporting figure is backing calls to use renewable energy schemes to fund better sporting facilities in the city.

Several inches of snow are possible in some places, amid forecasts for showers and ice across the region.

The A82 between Inverness, Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston is to remain closed until further inspections of the ground are carried out.

Visiting the fire-hit Lookout Hide at Insh Marshes nature reserve, John Davidson takes a winter wander along the fascinating Invertromie Trail

Bus shelters, park improvements, a seagull project, and tourist ambassadors who welcome coach visitors to the city were also among recipients

Flooding at Kingussie has forced the closure of the line between Inverness and Perth.

A dozen flood warnings were in place across the Highlands on Monday morning after heavy and persistent rain drenched the region overnight.

Hazardous surface flooding is affecting the A9 in Inverness, Traffic Scotland has warned amid widespread heavy rain across the Highlands.

Yellow warning issued amid fears 'persistent' rain will cause travel disruption and flooding in western and central parts of the Highlands.

People are being urged not to risk their own safety by entering forests where storm damage is still being assessed and cleared.

The menace of aggressive marauding gulls in Inverness was highlighted during a funding request for Inverness Gull Project 2024.

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.

Strong winds and rain are battering the Highlands – with gusts of 101mph recorded at Invergordon Life Boat Station earlier today (January 31).

The hunt for the Japanese macaque goes on after four days.

Storm force winds are set to batter more of the far north on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned after extending a yellow alert for gales.