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Milton of Leys playground submerged as Inverness is hit by downpour

An Inverness councillor has highlighted the plight of a Milton of Leys playpark which has once again flooded following heavy rainfall.

Flooding sparks rail misery for passengers

FLOODING is set to cause further misery for rail passengers travelling between Inverness and Glasgow, ScotRail has warned.

Hopes for changes to new waste rules

A CITY councillor is hoping to get restrictions over the use of large trailers at recycling centres overturned at a meeting next month.

Coul Links golf course plans thrown out by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has refused planning permission for an 18-hole championship golf course at Coul Links near Dornoch.

Two more Met Office weather warnings issued over heavy rain and gales

TWO further Met Office weather warnings have been issued for the Highlands, as the recent stormy spell shows little signs of slowing up.

Snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office

A FRESH yellow weather warning has been issued for the Highlands - this time for overnight snow and ice.

WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

People of all ages held a special Valentine's Day climate strike in Inverness city centre.

Residents call for CCTV to end fly-tipping on city street

Residents on a street in Inverness are determined to hit back against fly-tippers.

Storm Dennis could be record-breaking low, warn forecasters

THE Highlands are bracing for extreme weather this weekend – amid warnings Storm Dennis could be one of the deepest Atlantic lows of modern times.

Rare kingfisher spotted in city park

A rare sighting of a rare bird has become a bit of a habit for an off-duty Inverness shift worker.

Wintry weather sparks school closures amid warnings of further storm to come

STRATHERRICK Primary has become the latest victim of today’s wintry weather, Highland Council has announced.

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Highlands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston warns SNP ministers not to give in to pressure from Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.

Stormy weather continues across the Highlands

Stormy weather across the Highlands is set to continue today with warnings in place for commuters.

River Ness bridge reopens after flood danger passes

A footbridge and an underpass in Inverness that were closed overnight on Sunday, due to a flood warning on River Ness, have reopened.

ScotRail to suspend some Highland rail services during Storm Ciara

RAIL services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh are to be suspended during the height of Storm Ciara, ScotRail has announced.

New rewilding centre set to be created at Dundreggan

A conservation charity is a step closer to building what it says will be the world’s first centre dedicated to explaining and promoting rewilding.

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Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Milton of Leys playground submerged as Inverness is hit by downpour

Milton of Leys playground submerged as Inverness is hit by downpour

Flooding sparks rail misery for passengers

Flooding sparks rail misery for passengers

Hopes for changes to new waste rules

Hopes for changes to new waste rules

Coul Links golf course plans thrown out by Scottish Government

Coul Links golf course plans thrown out by Scottish Government

Two more Met Office weather warnings issued over heavy rain and gales

Two more Met Office weather warnings issued over heavy rain and gales

Snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office

Snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office

WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

Residents call for CCTV to end fly-tipping on city street

Residents call for CCTV to end fly-tipping on city street

Storm Dennis could be record-breaking low, warn forecasters

Storm Dennis could be record-breaking low, warn forecasters

Rare kingfisher spotted in city park

Rare kingfisher spotted in city park

Wintry weather sparks school closures amid warnings of further storm to come

Wintry weather sparks school closures amid warnings of further storm to come

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Stormy weather continues across the Highlands

Stormy weather continues across the Highlands

River Ness bridge reopens after flood danger passes

River Ness bridge reopens after flood danger passes

ScotRail to suspend some Highland rail services during Storm Ciara

ScotRail to suspend some Highland rail services during Storm Ciara

New rewilding centre set to be created at Dundreggan

New rewilding centre set to be created at Dundreggan

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