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Collapse of Highland housebuilder caused by supply issues, rising prices and labour shortages, says director

11 May 2023
Collapse of Highland housebuilder caused by supply issues, rising prices and labour shortages, says director

Collapse of Highland housebuilder caused by supply issues, rising prices and labour shortages, says director

11 May 2023

Rising prices, labour shortages, supply issues and "significant" order cancellations caused the collapse, its director told devastated customers.


ScotRail trains cancelled mid-journey on Far North Line over 'safety inspection'

11 May 2023
ScotRail trains cancelled mid-journey on Far North Line over 'safety inspection'

ScotRail trains cancelled mid-journey on Far North Line over 'safety inspection'

11 May 2023

RAIL passengers on the Far North Line were facing disruption this morning after services were terminated mid journey.


'Life savings lost' after collapse of Highland housebuilder

10 May 2023
'Life savings lost' after collapse of Highland housebuilder

'Life savings lost' after collapse of Highland housebuilder

10 May 2023

DEVASTATED customers say they've lost their life savings after the collapse of a housebuilder saw their home ownership dream turn into a nightmare.


Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

09 May 2023
Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

09 May 2023

A HIGHLAND housebuilder has gone into liquidation barely six years after it rose from the ashes of another bust developer in the region.


Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

09 May 2023
Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

09 May 2023

A HIGHLAND housebuilder has gone into liquidation barely six years after it rose from the ashes of another bust developer in the region.


8 Highland sites burgled by thieves as police appeal for help ending crime spree

04 May 2023
8 Highland sites burgled by thieves as police appeal for help ending crime spree

8 Highland sites burgled by thieves as police appeal for help ending crime spree

04 May 2023

A string of commercial sites in Sutherland and Ross-shire were targeted in just two weeks – with large volumes of oil and high value tools stolen.


Major cable factory in Easter Ross will be ‘a boon for future generations’, says Highland MP

03 May 2023
Major cable factory in Easter Ross will be ‘a boon for future generations’, says Highland MP

Major cable factory in Easter Ross will be ‘a boon for future generations’, says Highland MP

03 May 2023

A MASSIVE new subsea cable factory in Easter Ross will help future generations stay in the Highlands to live and work, a delighted local MP believes.


'Early warning' issued for part of Sutherland over water levels after drier than normal spring

03 May 2023
'Early warning' issued for part of Sutherland over water levels after drier than normal spring

'Early warning' issued for part of Sutherland over water levels after drier than normal spring

03 May 2023

A DRIER than normal spring has sparked an 'early warning' for water scarcity in some parts of the Highlands – including north-west Sutherland.


Funding success delight for top Highland athletes

02 May 2023
Funding success delight for top Highland athletes

Funding success delight for top Highland athletes

02 May 2023

TALENTED athletes from all over the Highlands have come together to hail a scheme that helps them access training and competitions outside the region.


Abandoned A9 car immortalised on Google Street View is FINALLY towed away

02 May 2023
Abandoned A9 car immortalised on Google Street View is FINALLY towed away

Abandoned A9 car immortalised on Google Street View is FINALLY towed away

02 May 2023

But not before a few more wry jokes from bemused motorists at the absurdly long wait.


NHS Highland 'must step in over care home closures and sales', warns GMB Scotland

28 April 2023
NHS Highland 'must step in over care home closures and sales', warns GMB Scotland

NHS Highland 'must step in over care home closures and sales', warns GMB Scotland

28 April 2023

UNDER-threat care homes in Inverness and Easter Ross must be urgently taken over by NHS Highland, a top union has argued.


Highland drivers urged to support new 20mph limits as roll-out begins

28 April 2023
Highland drivers urged to support new 20mph limits as roll-out begins

Highland drivers urged to support new 20mph limits as roll-out begins

28 April 2023

NEW reduced 20mph speed limits in Highland villages and towns will save lives if drivers stick to them, a senior councillor has said.


'Are you fit to drive?' police ask Highland motorists after safety checks snare drivers

28 April 2023
'Are you fit to drive?' police ask Highland motorists after safety checks snare drivers

'Are you fit to drive?' police ask Highland motorists after safety checks snare drivers

28 April 2023

The plea comes after spot checks were carried out by police in Golspie, Thurso and Nairn – and snared a number of motorists.


£200,000 raised for Macmillan after 6000 riders take on Etape Loch Ness

24 April 2023
£200,000 raised for Macmillan after 6000 riders take on Etape Loch Ness

£200,000 raised for Macmillan after 6000 riders take on Etape Loch Ness

24 April 2023

MORE than £200,000 has been raised for charity so far after thousands of cyclists from across the globe pitted themselves against Etape Loch Ness.


Highland Hospice seeks Ness Factor stars – with slot on stage at Belladrum up for grabs

23 April 2023
Highland Hospice seeks Ness Factor stars – with slot on stage at Belladrum up for grabs

Highland Hospice seeks Ness Factor stars – with slot on stage at Belladrum up for grabs

23 April 2023

THE search is on to find singing superstars at Ness Factor – with a coveted slot on the bill at next year's Belladrum for the lucky winner.


Missing Cumbrian man thought to be in Caithness 'found safe and well'

23 April 2023
Missing Cumbrian man thought to be in Caithness 'found safe and well'

Missing Cumbrian man thought to be in Caithness 'found safe and well'

23 April 2023

A MISSING man who police believed may be in Caithness has been found "safe and well", the force has announced.


CalMac cancels Ullapool and Stornoway ferry sailings over rough conditions in the Minch

23 April 2023
CalMac cancels Ullapool and Stornoway ferry sailings over rough conditions in the Minch

CalMac cancels Ullapool and Stornoway ferry sailings over rough conditions in the Minch

23 April 2023

The ferry operator's decision affects sailings at 3pm and 6.30pm, with warnings of possible disruption also issued for overnight freight crossings.


Police appeal over missing man who may be in Caithness

23 April 2023
Police appeal over missing man who may be in Caithness

Police appeal over missing man who may be in Caithness

23 April 2023

A MISSING man who disappeared in Cumbria may be in Caithness, police believe.


Operation cancellation pressures 'ease' at Raigmore Hospital, says NHS Highland

21 April 2023
Operation cancellation pressures 'ease' at Raigmore Hospital, says NHS Highland

Operation cancellation pressures 'ease' at Raigmore Hospital, says NHS Highland

21 April 2023

But although pressure has "eased", some "sustained challenges" remain and reviews into patient discharges are still ongoing, the health board added.


Man hospitalised and A9 closed following two-vehicle crash

20 April 2023
Man hospitalised and A9 closed following two-vehicle crash

Man hospitalised and A9 closed following two-vehicle crash

20 April 2023

A MAN has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A9 north of Blair Atholl closed the road in both directions this morning.


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