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WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024
WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.


Man (49) arrested following day-long Castletown standoff

05 November 2024
Man (49) arrested following day-long Castletown standoff

Man (49) arrested following day-long Castletown standoff

05 November 2024

A 49-year-old man has been arrested after police attended an incident in Castletown for more than 24 hours.


Highland Council to seek involvement of independent watchdog in community councils’ conduct disputes

01 November 2024
Highland Council to seek involvement of independent watchdog in community councils’ conduct disputes

Highland Council to seek involvement of independent watchdog in community councils’ conduct disputes

01 November 2024

The conduct of community councils in the Highlands could soon become regulated by the independent body which oversees the council’s ethical standards.


Call for independent body to deal with complaints on community council’s conduct set to be discussed today

31 October 2024
Call for independent body to deal with complaints on community council’s conduct set to be discussed today

Call for independent body to deal with complaints on community council’s conduct set to be discussed today

31 October 2024

Highland councillors are calling for a more “fair and robust” process to deal with complaints addressed to community councils.


ScotRail warns of disruption on Highland train lines ahead of Storm Ashley

19 October 2024
ScotRail warns of disruption on Highland train lines ahead of Storm Ashley

ScotRail warns of disruption on Highland train lines ahead of Storm Ashley

19 October 2024

Delays are set to hit train services in the Highlands as Storm Ashley is expected to hit part of the region with heavy rain and strong winds.


Wick social care worker inadvertently used employer’s card for £160 in Amazon purchases

18 October 2024
Wick social care worker inadvertently used employer’s card for £160 in Amazon purchases

Wick social care worker inadvertently used employer’s card for £160 in Amazon purchases

18 October 2024

A social care worker in Wick has been reprimanded by a social services body after being found using the company card to buy personal items on Amazon.


Historical artefacts from across the Highlands captured in new 3D scanning project

17 October 2024
Historical artefacts from across the Highlands captured in new 3D scanning project

Historical artefacts from across the Highlands captured in new 3D scanning project

17 October 2024

Museums from across the Highlands have collaborated to a new digital 3D scanning project in a bid to capture historical artefacts.


Met Office issues yellow weather warning as strong winds set to hit Highlands and Moray

16 October 2024
Met Office issues yellow weather warning as strong winds set to hit Highlands and Moray

Met Office issues yellow weather warning as strong winds set to hit Highlands and Moray

16 October 2024

High winds are set to hit Scotland later this week, the Met Office has announced, with gusts potentially reaching 70-80mph.


WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

15 October 2024
WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

15 October 2024

A new video commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council offers insights into prison sentencing in Scotland.


Highland Council announces start of winter service to grit 785km of roads across the region

14 October 2024
Highland Council announces start of winter service to grit 785km of roads across the region

Highland Council announces start of winter service to grit 785km of roads across the region

14 October 2024

Resources to treat roads over winter are now in place according to Highland Council, with around 40,000 tonnes of salt in stock.


ALISTAIR WILSON: Family of murdered Nairn banker ‘insulted’ and ‘left in the dark’ by police

26 September 2024
ALISTAIR WILSON: Family of murdered Nairn banker ‘insulted’ and ‘left in the dark’ by police

ALISTAIR WILSON: Family of murdered Nairn banker ‘insulted’ and ‘left in the dark’ by police

26 September 2024

The family of a Nairn man murdered in 2004 called out the Police Scotland’s chief for “misleading” comments on appointments in the investigation team.


A Highland initiative marks 20 years promoting sports and wellbeing for young people

25 September 2024
A Highland initiative marks 20 years promoting sports and wellbeing for young people

A Highland initiative marks 20 years promoting sports and wellbeing for young people

25 September 2024

An initiative to promote sports and wellbeing among young people across the Highlands has marked 20 years since it first started.


Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

22 September 2024
Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

22 September 2024

Two Highland charities were recognised for their work supporting young people and their families alongside Highland Council and the NHS.


New operating model for UHI being developed as university embarks upon ‘period of change’

18 September 2024
New operating model for UHI being developed as university embarks upon ‘period of change’

New operating model for UHI being developed as university embarks upon ‘period of change’

18 September 2024

The new model aims to “strengthen student experience and ensure financial sustainability’ for the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).


A9 resurfacing works between Slochd and Findhorn Bridge set for next phase in September

28 August 2024
A9 resurfacing works between Slochd and Findhorn Bridge set for next phase in September

A9 resurfacing works between Slochd and Findhorn Bridge set for next phase in September

28 August 2024

The second phase of A9 resurfacing works is set to start on September 8, with temporary lane closures.


‘These children are simply being forgotten’ - call for change as 1700 still waiting for neuro developmental conditions assessment in the Highlands

15 August 2024
‘These children are simply being forgotten’ - call for change as 1700 still waiting for neuro developmental conditions assessment in the Highlands

‘These children are simply being forgotten’ - call for change as 1700 still waiting for neuro developmental conditions assessment in the Highlands

15 August 2024

Hundreds of parents in the Highlands are calling for change in how neurodevelopmental conditions are assessed, with 1700 children yet to be assessed.


UPDATE: A9 at Helmsdale reopens after crash

14 August 2024
UPDATE: A9 at Helmsdale reopens after crash

UPDATE: A9 at Helmsdale reopens after crash

14 August 2024

The A9 has reopened following a collision near Helmsdale earlier this afternoon.


BREAKING: Collision near Helmsdale prompts road restriction of A9

14 August 2024
BREAKING: Collision near Helmsdale prompts road restriction of A9

BREAKING: Collision near Helmsdale prompts road restriction of A9

14 August 2024

The A9 is currently restricted near Helmsdale after a collision, according to Traffic Scotland.


Police ‘closely monitoring’ situation following disorders across the UK

07 August 2024
Police ‘closely monitoring’ situation following disorders across the UK

Police ‘closely monitoring’ situation following disorders across the UK

07 August 2024

Police said they are engaging with communities across the country to offer reassurance after violent disorder in other parts of the United Kingdom.


Exam results are “hugely encouraging” according to Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP

06 August 2024
Exam results are “hugely encouraging” according to Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP

Exam results are “hugely encouraging” according to Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP

06 August 2024

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has congratulated pupils in the region as they receive their exam results.


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