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Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

03 January 2025
Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

03 January 2025

A dramatic surge in violent crime has made the city centre the third worst hotspot for recorded offences in Scotland, it is claimed.


Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

03 January 2025
Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

03 January 2025

Replacement buses will cover all cancelled Far North Line train services today.


RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025
RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.


Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025
Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025

Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of the Highlands.


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025
Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.


£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024
£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024

A service that helps NHS Highland cut hospital waiting lists is being hailed as a £1 million success.


NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024
NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024

NHS Highland has been accused of “unacceptable” failures in tackling waiting lists for children needing mental health treatment.


Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

26 December 2024
Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

26 December 2024

A funeral date has been set for the legendary Highland baker Harry Gow.


BREAKING: 2 vehicle crash closes A9 just south of Brora

19 December 2024
BREAKING: 2 vehicle crash closes A9 just south of Brora

BREAKING: 2 vehicle crash closes A9 just south of Brora

19 December 2024

A two vehicle crash has closed the A9 just south of Brora.


‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024
‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.


BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

18 December 2024
BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

18 December 2024

A serious incident has forced the cancellation of this morning’s long-distance rail service linking Inverness with London Kings Cross.


Sutherland primary and nursery school shut today

13 December 2024
Sutherland primary and nursery school shut today

Sutherland primary and nursery school shut today

13 December 2024

Lairg primary school and nursery are closed today.


BREAKING: Firefighters battle house blaze north of Lochinver

11 December 2024
BREAKING: Firefighters battle house blaze north of Lochinver

BREAKING: Firefighters battle house blaze north of Lochinver

11 December 2024

Emergency services are battling a serious house fire north of Lochinver.


Dingwall hails Brora Rangers newcomers’ hunger for trophy success

06 December 2024
Dingwall hails Brora Rangers newcomers’ hunger for trophy success

Dingwall hails Brora Rangers newcomers’ hunger for trophy success

06 December 2024

Tony Dingwall believes Brora Rangers are thriving on the hunger shown by their latest signings.


Highland charities to be offered “lightbulb moment” inspiration to boost funding

25 November 2024
Highland charities to be offered “lightbulb moment” inspiration to boost funding

Highland charities to be offered “lightbulb moment” inspiration to boost funding

25 November 2024

Good causes in the Highlands looking for inspiration to boost income can attend a major networking event in Inverness next week.


100s of Highland pupils told to stay at home for second day amid weather warnings

22 November 2024
100s of Highland pupils told to stay at home for second day amid weather warnings

100s of Highland pupils told to stay at home for second day amid weather warnings

22 November 2024

Thousands of pupils returned to classes this morning as schools and nurseries reopened after wintry weather caused mass closures on Thursday.


More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

21 November 2024
More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

21 November 2024

More than 16,000 Highland pupils from over 100 schools and nurseries will stay at home today after heavy snow hit classes.


Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

20 November 2024
Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

20 November 2024

The Highlands’ most famous mountain pass will be closed overnight after being hit by heavy snow.


Bus and train services hit as heavy snow disrupts transport in the north Highlands

20 November 2024
Bus and train services hit as heavy snow disrupts transport in the north Highlands

Bus and train services hit as heavy snow disrupts transport in the north Highlands

20 November 2024

Heavy snow is causing significant disruption for bus and train travellers in the north Highlands.


Thieves make off with cash after break-in at popular Sutherland shop and café

25 October 2024
Thieves make off with cash after break-in at popular Sutherland shop and café

Thieves make off with cash after break-in at popular Sutherland shop and café

25 October 2024

Thieves have broken into a popular shop and café in Sutherland.


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