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Are 20mph zones working in the Highlands?

A public consultation on the Highland-wide 20mph limit programme has been launched.

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow warnings for 'continuing ice risk' remain in place across north Highlands today

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place across most of the north.

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

The Highlands is one of Scotland's worst hot-spots for drink-driving, new data has revealed as police gear up for their annual festive crackdown.

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

Temperatures in the Highlands fell well below freezing overnight , with the mercury bottoming out at -18C near the A9 in the Cairngorms National Park.

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

Warnings for snow have been issued for large swathes of the Highlands – especially in the east – with up to 10cm possible in hilly spots

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

The Scottish Conservatives did the analysis and then lashed out at the 'appalling betrayal' due to the “pitiful, snail-paced progress'.

-15C recorded in the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

Highland residents were waking up to what is likely to have been the coldest night of the winter so far after the mercury plummeted as low as -15C.

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Key railway improvements which could dramatically boost train reliability on Highland lines may not take place as soon as hoped, campaigners fear.

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of Sutherland

The Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice comes into force on Friday evening and covers parts of the far north.

Good news for north coast as Highland Council confirm delayed new Naver bridge build project to go out to tender

The local authority halted the scheme just before it was due to go out to tender earlier this year.

Roadworks to close northbound lane of A9 at North Kessock

Roadworks are set to cause disruption on the A9 near the Kessock Bridge next week.

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

He says 'the promised autumn update on a new timescale has been missed – as if we’re not already used enough to missed SNP A9 deadlines.'

'No question' over reopening of Altnabreac station, says Far North Line group

Rail passengers in the far north have been reassured that Altnabreac’s temporarily closed station will reopen to passengers.

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice from 5pm today (November 29) until Friday at 11am.

Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

The grants were approved by members of the council's economy and infrastructure committee.

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

The shortlist of contractors for the A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project has been announced today by Minister for Transport Fiona Hyslop.

£300 million – and 'not a single shovel in the ground' claim by Scottish Tories on dualling the A9

The Scottish Conservatives claim the Scottish Government's “abject failure” to dual the A9 is laid bare by “astonishing” new figures.

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Are 20mph zones working in the Highlands?

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow warnings for 'continuing ice risk' remain in place across north Highlands today

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow warnings for 'continuing ice risk' remain in place across north Highlands today

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

-15C recorded in the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

-15C recorded in the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of Sutherland

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of Sutherland

Good news for north coast as Highland Council confirm delayed new Naver bridge build project to go out to tender

Good news for north coast as Highland Council confirm delayed new Naver bridge build project to go out to tender

Roadworks to close northbound lane of A9 at North Kessock

Roadworks to close northbound lane of A9 at North Kessock

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

'No question' over reopening of Altnabreac station, says Far North Line group

'No question' over reopening of Altnabreac station, says Far North Line group

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

£300 million – and 'not a single shovel in the ground' claim by Scottish Tories on dualling the A9

£300 million – and 'not a single shovel in the ground' claim by Scottish Tories on dualling the A9

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