Four days of strike action by Scottish Water staff will begin as planned on Friday over a pay dispute, with "serious implications" for services.
Winds of up to 70 mph are set to batter parts of Sutherland and Ross-shire on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned.
New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.
Iona MacDonald (17) is one of five figures from the Highlands and Islands to make the prestigious list of young female movers and shakers.
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.
Employees of Scottish Water are to stage a four-day walkout next month in a pay and grading disupte with bosses.
A three-figure sum of money was stolen during the break-in at the R&B Garden Centre in Morangie Road.
Numerous homes in communities on the far north coast were without electricity on Friday morning after unexpected power cuts in the area.
The cyclist was taken to Raigmore Hospital following the crash on Thursday night. Police have appealed for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Kyle Line services will be replaced by buses, and trains won't run on the Far North Line north of Lairg.
The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.
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.
A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.
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.
Motorists are being encouraged to check their dashcam footage after thieves targeted farm equipment in a field near the Nigg Roundabout.
'SIGNIFICANT' flood disruption is likely in Sutherland and Caithness as Saturday progresses, Sepa has warned amid heavy rain linked to Storm Babet.
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.
Hundreds of Sutherland residents were without electricity on Saturday morning as Storm Babet continues to wreak havoc.
The road is closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich due to flooding, with the carriageway completely submerged near to the Tomich Café.
A new amber warning has been issued for parts of Sutherland for Saturday amid forecasts of up to 100mm of rain in places.