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20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023
20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023

New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.


Highland journalist named on '30 under 30' list

06 November 2023
Highland journalist named on '30 under 30' list

Highland journalist named on '30 under 30' list

06 November 2023

Iona MacDonald (17) is one of five figures from the Highlands and Islands to make the prestigious list of young female movers and shakers.


Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023
Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023

200 million single-use paper cups are used in Scotland each year, of which only 4 per cent are recycled - but a Highland scheme aims to change that.


Scottish Water staff to hold four-day strike in November over pay dispute

27 October 2023
Scottish Water staff to hold four-day strike in November over pay dispute

Scottish Water staff to hold four-day strike in November over pay dispute

27 October 2023

Employees of Scottish Water are to stage a four-day walkout next month in a pay and grading disupte with bosses.


Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

27 October 2023
Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

27 October 2023

A three-figure sum of money was stolen during the break-in at the R&B Garden Centre in Morangie Road.


Power cut knocks out electricity to Highland communities on north coast

27 October 2023
Power cut knocks out electricity to Highland communities on north coast

Power cut knocks out electricity to Highland communities on north coast

27 October 2023

Numerous homes in communities on the far north coast were without electricity on Friday morning after unexpected power cuts in the area.


Cyclist in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital following crash with van on A9 near Alness

26 October 2023
Cyclist in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital following crash with van on A9 near Alness

Cyclist in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital following crash with van on A9 near Alness

26 October 2023

The cyclist was taken to Raigmore Hospital following the crash on Thursday night. Police have appealed for dashcam footage and witnesses.


Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

22 October 2023
Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

22 October 2023

Kyle Line services will be replaced by buses, and trains won't run on the Far North Line north of Lairg.


Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023
Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023

The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.


PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023
PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023

The intrepid group of 13, who have raised almost £58,000 for the hospice, enjoyed stunning views and wildlife encounters on day 1 of their adventure.


New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023
New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023

A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.


PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

22 October 2023
PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

22 October 2023

A question hangs over whether some Highland railways will return to normal for the start of the working week after Storm Babet's impact was revealed.


Police dashcam plea after tractors targeted in field near to busy A9 roundabout

22 October 2023
Police dashcam plea after tractors targeted in field near to busy A9 roundabout

Police dashcam plea after tractors targeted in field near to busy A9 roundabout

22 October 2023

Motorists are being encouraged to check their dashcam footage after thieves targeted farm equipment in a field near the Nigg Roundabout.


'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Sutherland and Caithness, warns Sepa update

21 October 2023
'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Sutherland and Caithness, warns Sepa update

'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Sutherland and Caithness, warns Sepa update

21 October 2023

'SIGNIFICANT' flood disruption is likely in Sutherland and Caithness as Saturday progresses, Sepa has warned amid heavy rain linked to Storm Babet.


PICTURE: Image of flooded A9 released amid number of Storm Babet road closures

21 October 2023
PICTURE: Image of flooded A9 released amid number of Storm Babet road closures

PICTURE: Image of flooded A9 released amid number of Storm Babet road closures

21 October 2023

An image of the flooding that has submerged the A9 in Easter Ross has been released, and a number of other road closures have also been announced.


Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Sutherland residents without electricity

21 October 2023
Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Sutherland residents without electricity

Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Sutherland residents without electricity

21 October 2023

Hundreds of Sutherland residents were without electricity on Saturday morning as Storm Babet continues to wreak havoc.


A9 flooding closes road in Easter Ross with cars stranded in standing water

21 October 2023
A9 flooding closes road in Easter Ross with cars stranded in standing water

A9 flooding closes road in Easter Ross with cars stranded in standing water

21 October 2023

The road is closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich due to flooding, with the carriageway completely submerged near to the Tomich Café.


WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Sutherland amid Storm Babet

20 October 2023
WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Sutherland amid Storm Babet

WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Sutherland amid Storm Babet

20 October 2023

A new amber warning has been issued for parts of Sutherland for Saturday amid forecasts of up to 100mm of rain in places.


A9 closed as Storm Babet causes transport chaos across Scotland

20 October 2023
A9 closed as Storm Babet causes transport chaos across Scotland

A9 closed as Storm Babet causes transport chaos across Scotland

20 October 2023

The A9 trunk road linking the Highlands and central belt in closed in both directions due to Storm Babet, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.


More of Sutherland without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023
More of Sutherland without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

More of Sutherland without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023

There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.


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