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EXPLAINED: Why you should be concerned about the Fatal Five on Highland roads

20 April 2023
EXPLAINED: Why you should be concerned about the Fatal Five on Highland roads

EXPLAINED: Why you should be concerned about the Fatal Five on Highland roads

20 April 2023

'All these incidents have devastated lives and left a lasting impression on our communities.'


Incoming NFU chief executive has 'exceptional' grasp of challenges and opportunities facing industry

18 April 2023
Incoming NFU chief executive has 'exceptional' grasp of challenges and opportunities facing industry

Incoming NFU chief executive has 'exceptional' grasp of challenges and opportunities facing industry

18 April 2023

Agriculture's 'substantial contribution to our economy, communities, and environment' must be understood says incoming NFU Scotland chief executive.


Cromarty Bridge resurfacing work rescheduled – here are the dates for the diary

15 April 2023
Cromarty Bridge resurfacing work rescheduled – here are the dates for the diary

Cromarty Bridge resurfacing work rescheduled – here are the dates for the diary

15 April 2023

The resurfacing and associated work will involve use of a convoy system for safety reasons at various times although the route will remain open.


Will potential break-up of Highland Council remain a live issue under Humza Yousaf?

28 March 2023
Will potential break-up of Highland Council remain a live issue under Humza Yousaf?

Will potential break-up of Highland Council remain a live issue under Humza Yousaf?

28 March 2023

It's an issue in Caithness where many feel distant from the decision-making centre.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Letting off steam on the long-awaited Peffery Way

25 March 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Letting off steam on the long-awaited Peffery Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Letting off steam on the long-awaited Peffery Way

25 March 2023

Hector Mackenzie has reported on plans for a foot and cycle link between Strathpeffer and Dingwall for years and reckoned it was about time to walk it


Breaking up of Highland Council thrust onto the national agenda by all three FM leadership candidates

17 March 2023
Breaking up of Highland Council thrust onto the national agenda by all three FM leadership candidates

Breaking up of Highland Council thrust onto the national agenda by all three FM leadership candidates

17 March 2023

The prospect of Highland Council being broken up and replaced by smaller entities – including, for example, an Inverness City Council – was addressed.


WATCH: Volunteer of the year inspired by son to help those with disabilities get to grips with golf

12 March 2023
WATCH: Volunteer of the year inspired by son to help those with disabilities get to grips with golf

WATCH: Volunteer of the year inspired by son to help those with disabilities get to grips with golf

12 March 2023

Ronnie Mitchell's accolade for helping people with disabilities enjoy the challenging game of golf was warmly cheered from around the room.


WATCH: Brave Child of the Year melts hearts at start of Highland Heroes 2023

11 March 2023
WATCH: Brave Child of the Year melts hearts at start of Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Brave Child of the Year melts hearts at start of Highland Heroes 2023

11 March 2023

Grace got the evening off to a touching start when she asked that the other nominees be invited up to the stage with her.


WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year has become role model for volunteering

11 March 2023
WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year has become role model for volunteering

WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year has become role model for volunteering

11 March 2023

Olivia says she gets so much in return from volunteering that she's unlikely to ever look back.


WATCH: Primary Pupil of the Year 'probably the most enthusiastic volunteer we have ever had!'

11 March 2023
WATCH: Primary Pupil of the Year 'probably the most enthusiastic volunteer we have ever had!'

WATCH: Primary Pupil of the Year 'probably the most enthusiastic volunteer we have ever had!'

11 March 2023

Kornelia Porozynska's boundless enthusiasm and compassion touched judges of the Primary School Pupil of the Year category.


Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

07 March 2023
Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

07 March 2023

Blanket restrictions on muirburn could threaten carbon sequestration and public safety, a group is warning.


Traffic delays expected on A9 from Sunday for rest of month

01 March 2023
Traffic delays expected on A9 from Sunday for rest of month

Traffic delays expected on A9 from Sunday for rest of month

01 March 2023

Essential road improvements on the A9 dual carriageway north of Allangrange to the Tore Roundabout will begin on Sunday.


The Stoltman Pizza – a strong contender to knock pepperoni off its perch?

18 February 2023
The Stoltman Pizza – a strong contender to knock pepperoni off its perch?

The Stoltman Pizza – a strong contender to knock pepperoni off its perch?

18 February 2023

Hector Mackenzie heads to his native Black Isle to put the Stoltman Pizza to the taste test. Tough job, but someone had to do it...


Police investigation after man (50) reported missing from North Sea oil rig

31 January 2023
Police investigation after man (50) reported missing from North Sea oil rig

Police investigation after man (50) reported missing from North Sea oil rig

31 January 2023

Police are continuing to carry out enquiries after a 50-year-old man was reported missing from an oil rig in the North Sea.


WIND WARNING: Met Office issues weather alert for Highlands

29 January 2023
WIND WARNING: Met Office issues weather alert for Highlands

WIND WARNING: Met Office issues weather alert for Highlands

29 January 2023

The final day of January and the first of February promise to bring potentially disruptive strong blasts of wind.


2000-tonne 'monopiles' set to arrive in Highland town after major deal struck

25 January 2023
2000-tonne 'monopiles' set to arrive in Highland town after major deal struck

2000-tonne 'monopiles' set to arrive in Highland town after major deal struck

25 January 2023

The Port of Cromarty Firth has been selected for marshalling of 62 mega monopiles prior to installation of offshore wind farm.


Caithness school closures amongst scores across Highlands

17 January 2023
Caithness school closures amongst scores across Highlands

Caithness school closures amongst scores across Highlands

17 January 2023

There's a very long weather-related casualty list of school closures across the region today.


Met Office issues fresh weather alert for snow and ice in Highlands

14 January 2023
Met Office issues fresh weather alert for snow and ice in Highlands

Met Office issues fresh weather alert for snow and ice in Highlands

14 January 2023

The Met Office has issue a series of weather warnings for ice and snow over the next few days in the Highlands.


Met Office issues weather warning as gale-force winds forecast for Highlands

07 January 2023
Met Office issues weather warning as gale-force winds forecast for Highlands

Met Office issues weather warning as gale-force winds forecast for Highlands

07 January 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind for the Highlands with gale force gusts expected in places.


New image shared in police appeal over missing man (43) whose vehicle has been found in Caithness

06 January 2023
New image shared in police appeal over missing man (43) whose vehicle has been found in Caithness

New image shared in police appeal over missing man (43) whose vehicle has been found in Caithness

06 January 2023

Police in the Highlands have shared another image of a 43-year-old man who has not been seen or heard from in over a week.


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