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MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.

Drivers south of Ullapool set for week of disruption for ‘essential’ A835 works

Road resurfacing work is set to cause disruption for motorists south of Ullapool next week.

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

A police crackdown on poor driving on the NC500 in Sutherland and Caithness snared almost two dozen motorists at the weekend.

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

Reckless railway line trespassers in Easter Ross are being urged to act more responsibly after a fresh incident at the weekend.

Dornoch residents invited to take part in short survey as community car service applies for funding

The survey is being conducted to show potential funders the value of Dornoch’s community transport service.

6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

The A839 is closed in Rogart, people are being asked to avoid the area, and residents are being urged to keep windows closed.

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Works to repair a Sutherland bridge on the North Coast 500 route have reached a major milestone, Highland Council has announced.

Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

Rail passengers in the north are being reminded timetables change this weekend - with improvements on the Far North and Highland Mainline included.

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council has awarded a new seven-figure contract aimed at tackling potholes and other road repairs.

Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

Lairg station has been adopted a part of ScotRail’s ‘Adopt a Station’ programme.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

The motorcyclist was snared on a Highland B-road not far from the A9, while a trio of Porsches were snared on the NC500 in Wester Ross.

TRANSPORT

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers south of Ullapool set for week of disruption for ‘essential’ A835 works

Drivers south of Ullapool set for week of disruption for ‘essential’ A835 works

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

Dornoch residents invited to take part in short survey as community car service applies for funding

Dornoch residents invited to take part in short survey as community car service applies for funding

6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

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