ScotRail has confirmed that the 9.46am Inverness-Elgin train, and 10.51am Elgin-Inverness service have both been cancelled as a result.
News of the possible new passing loop has been hailed by campaigners, amid hopes it will boost train reliability on the Far North and Kyle lines.
ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.
MIDWIFERY services in the Highlands could be set for a boost in staff numbers thanks to a link up between a university and the local health board.
Police said a woman was taken to hospital as a "precaution" and that officers were at the scene.
ScotRail has warned that services are likely to be disrupted until at least midday.
AIRLINE passengers have been given alternative flights or full refunds after an Inverness-Stornoway service was cancelled.
WORK on a major new wind farm was highlighted to a government minister when they were given a progress report on the establishment of a new freeport.
A SHORTAGE of "station staff" has sparked the cancellation of two trains between Inverness and Caithness.
TRAFFIC on a busy section of the A9 is flowing freely again after an earlier crash blocked it in both directions, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays after a two-vehicle crash blocked the A9 in Ross-shire near Evanton.
The AlbaStar jet from Mallorca to Inverness had been due into Dalcross at 9.10am but diverted to Glasgow after declaring an emergency.
Roadworks to cause regular closure of lane of A9 dual carriageway near crossing
DON'T forget your medication when you head off on your holidays, Highland residents are being reminded.
The 12.34pm out of Wick will not run as planned. ScotRail has organised bus replacements.
Zuri is a shy rabbit looking for his forever family. He is currently being cared for by the Scottish SPCA in Caithness and Sutherland.
A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for virtually the whole of the Highlands – including all of Caithness and Sutherland.
The Highland and Moray jobs portal offers great packages for would-be employers and a one-stop shop for jobseekers looking for work.
Labour has slammed the situation after it emerged 78 NHS Highland patients have seen their cancer treatment delayed by an oncologist shortage.
If approved the legislation would come into force from October 1.