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Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

18 August 2023
Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

18 August 2023

The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a trauma team, air ambulance and critical care paramedic attended the Port of Cromarty Firth.


Dramatic crash sparks calls for speed bumps in Tain housing estate

18 August 2023
Dramatic crash sparks calls for speed bumps in Tain housing estate

Dramatic crash sparks calls for speed bumps in Tain housing estate

18 August 2023

SPEED bumps are an "absolute priority" that must be installed, Tain's MP has argued after a car crash on a housing estate last week.


Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

17 August 2023
Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

17 August 2023

CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.


PICTURES: Firefighters tackle large fire at Highland industrial estate

17 August 2023
PICTURES: Firefighters tackle large fire at Highland industrial estate

PICTURES: Firefighters tackle large fire at Highland industrial estate

17 August 2023

Fire engines from Dornoch and Golspie helped to tackle the blaze at an industrial estate in Easter Ross.


3 fire engines tackling blaze at Highland industrial estate after 'explosion'

17 August 2023
3 fire engines tackling blaze at Highland industrial estate after 'explosion'

3 fire engines tackling blaze at Highland industrial estate after 'explosion'

17 August 2023

Eyewitness claims to have heard an "explosion" at the time of the fire at Fearn's industrial estate. Engines from Invergordon and Dornoch are on site.


'Obstruction' near Nairn sparks railway cancellations on Inverness to Aberdeen line, warns ScotRail

17 August 2023
'Obstruction' near Nairn sparks railway cancellations on Inverness to Aberdeen line, warns ScotRail

'Obstruction' near Nairn sparks railway cancellations on Inverness to Aberdeen line, warns ScotRail

17 August 2023

ScotRail has confirmed that the 9.46am Inverness-Elgin train, and 10.51am Elgin-Inverness service have both been cancelled as a result.


Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

15 August 2023
Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

15 August 2023

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.


Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023
Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023

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.


'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

10 August 2023
'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

10 August 2023

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.


Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

08 August 2023
Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

08 August 2023

Police said a woman was taken to hospital as a "precaution" and that officers were at the scene.


Major train disruption on Inverness-Aberdeen line after car crashes onto railway

08 August 2023
Major train disruption on Inverness-Aberdeen line after car crashes onto railway

Major train disruption on Inverness-Aberdeen line after car crashes onto railway

08 August 2023

ScotRail has warned that services are likely to be disrupted until at least midday.


Loganair thanks passengers for 'patience' after technical issue cancels Inverness-Stornoway flight

03 August 2023
Loganair thanks passengers for 'patience' after technical issue cancels Inverness-Stornoway flight

Loganair thanks passengers for 'patience' after technical issue cancels Inverness-Stornoway flight

03 August 2023

AIRLINE passengers have been given alternative flights or full refunds after an Inverness-Stornoway service was cancelled.


Minister given progress report on Highland green freeport

02 August 2023
Minister given progress report on Highland green freeport

Minister given progress report on Highland green freeport

02 August 2023

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.


ScotRail cancels trains over staff shortage on Far North Line

26 July 2023
ScotRail cancels trains over staff shortage on Far North Line

ScotRail cancels trains over staff shortage on Far North Line

26 July 2023

A SHORTAGE of "station staff" has sparked the cancellation of two trains between Inverness and Caithness.


UPDATE: Traffic flowing again following earlier A9 crash in Ross-shire

22 July 2023
UPDATE: Traffic flowing again following earlier A9 crash in Ross-shire

UPDATE: Traffic flowing again following earlier A9 crash in Ross-shire

22 July 2023

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.


Two vehicle crash blocks A9 in both directions near Evanton

22 July 2023
Two vehicle crash blocks A9 in both directions near Evanton

Two vehicle crash blocks A9 in both directions near Evanton

22 July 2023

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays after a two-vehicle crash blocked the A9 in Ross-shire near Evanton.


Inverness-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Glasgow

21 July 2023
Inverness-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Glasgow

Inverness-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Glasgow

21 July 2023

The AlbaStar jet from Mallorca to Inverness had been due into Dalcross at 9.10am but diverted to Glasgow after declaring an emergency.


10 weeks of lane closures to begin on A9 next to Kessock Bridge

21 July 2023
10 weeks of lane closures to begin on A9 next to Kessock Bridge

10 weeks of lane closures to begin on A9 next to Kessock Bridge

21 July 2023

Roadworks to cause regular closure of lane of A9 dual carriageway near crossing


Medicines plea issued to Highland holidaymakers by NHS24

18 July 2023
Medicines plea issued to Highland holidaymakers by NHS24

Medicines plea issued to Highland holidaymakers by NHS24

18 July 2023

DON'T forget your medication when you head off on your holidays, Highland residents are being reminded.


Train fault sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness service

17 July 2023
Train fault sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness service

Train fault sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness service

17 July 2023

The 12.34pm out of Wick will not run as planned. ScotRail has organised bus replacements.


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