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New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024
New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024

The building of a new £209 million Highland prison that will increase custody capacity and attract significant investment has moved a step closer.


Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024
Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.


ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024
ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024

Staff shortages are disrupting some trains to and from Inverness this morning.


A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

04 April 2024
A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

04 April 2024

Saddened community figures have called Cllr Alasdair Rhind a “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend”.


Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024
Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.


Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

29 March 2024
Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

29 March 2024

Emergency services have rushed to a coastal cliff near Thurso after concerns were raised for a woman.


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024
WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

06 March 2024
44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

06 March 2024

A power cut has hit 44 homes in south-east Caithness with SSEN engineers on the scene.


UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024
UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.


New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024
New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024

Trials are set to begin next week in the Highlands on a new method of repairing potholes that uses debris found by the roadside.


Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024
Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man reported missing from John O’Groats three days ago.


ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024
ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024

Train travellers on this morning’s early service from Wick to Inverness have been hit by disruption north of Lairg.


Bus services suspended in Caithness as snow and ice bites

08 February 2024
Bus services suspended in Caithness as snow and ice bites

Bus services suspended in Caithness as snow and ice bites

08 February 2024

Stagecoach has announced that none of its buses in Caithness are running this morning.


FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

06 February 2024
FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

06 February 2024

Flooding continues to cause serious transport issues in and around Inverness with a major mop-up operation underway.


Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

02 February 2024
Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

02 February 2024

Journalists from Highland News and Media (HNM) enjoyed success at tonight's Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

01 February 2024
Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

01 February 2024

A shortage of train crew is causing disruption to train services between Caithness and Inverness.


INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

30 January 2024
INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

30 January 2024

Thirteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.


THE TRAITORS FINAL: Highland hopeful Evie slip from favour as bookies tip MOLLIE for shock win

26 January 2024
THE TRAITORS FINAL: Highland hopeful Evie slip from favour as bookies tip MOLLIE for shock win

THE TRAITORS FINAL: Highland hopeful Evie slip from favour as bookies tip MOLLIE for shock win

26 January 2024

Mollie Pearce is the new favourite for tonight’s final of The Traitors – with Highland contestant Evie Morrison now unfancied for the big cash prize.


WATCH: Highland firm's hilarious video send-up of The Traitors goes viral

26 January 2024
WATCH: Highland firm's hilarious video send-up of The Traitors goes viral

WATCH: Highland firm's hilarious video send-up of The Traitors goes viral

26 January 2024

A clever send-up of the hit TV series The Traitors by a Highland firm has gone down a storm on social media.


Major changes to ScotRail services south of Inverness amid Storm Jocelyn clear-up

25 January 2024
Major changes to ScotRail services south of Inverness amid Storm Jocelyn clear-up

Major changes to ScotRail services south of Inverness amid Storm Jocelyn clear-up

25 January 2024

Damage caused by Storm Jocelyn will disrupt all of today's train services between Inverness and the Central Belt today.


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