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DON’T PANIC! BBC weather app ‘bug’ lists hurricanes and up to 15,000mph winds in Wick and Thurso

10 October 2024
DON’T PANIC! BBC weather app ‘bug’ lists hurricanes and up to 15,000mph winds in Wick and Thurso

DON’T PANIC! BBC weather app ‘bug’ lists hurricanes and up to 15,000mph winds in Wick and Thurso

10 October 2024

Forecasts on the BBC’s online weather app were hit by a bug today, and began warning about impossible hurricane wind speeds.


North police praised by inspectors for their ‘impressive’ handling of missing persons inquiries

09 October 2024
North police praised by inspectors for their ‘impressive’ handling of missing persons inquiries

North police praised by inspectors for their ‘impressive’ handling of missing persons inquiries

09 October 2024

Measures adopted in Scotland’s most northerly division deserved to be shared across Scotland as areas of good practice say watchdogs.


Can you help catch Wick car vandalism culprit?

10 September 2024
Can you help catch Wick car vandalism culprit?

Can you help catch Wick car vandalism culprit?

10 September 2024

Check your security cameras over two days last week suggest officers.


Highland exam results - early indications are they mirror those across Scotland

06 August 2024
Highland exam results - early indications are they mirror those across Scotland

Highland exam results - early indications are they mirror those across Scotland

06 August 2024

Much to celebrate, but those disappointed should not despair.


North airports on a high as operator HIAL reports increase in passenger numbers

28 May 2024
North airports on a high as operator HIAL reports increase in passenger numbers

North airports on a high as operator HIAL reports increase in passenger numbers

28 May 2024

Soaring business brings yearly passenger total to almost 1.5 million.


Far north businesses invited to Inverness bootcamp to boost companies

07 April 2024
Far north businesses invited to Inverness bootcamp to boost companies

Far north businesses invited to Inverness bootcamp to boost companies

07 April 2024

A bootcamp later this month promises “a morning of inspirational thoughts, support and networking designed to help businesses flourish and grow.”


NHS Highland medic back from Antarctic

27 January 2024
NHS Highland medic back from Antarctic

NHS Highland medic back from Antarctic

27 January 2024

An NHS Highland medic is back from an exclusive global leadership programme to Antarctica for women working on environment issues.


Have your say on 20mph limits

23 January 2024
Have your say on 20mph limits

Have your say on 20mph limits

23 January 2024

Public urged to take part in consultation about rolling out the 20mph speed limit across the Highlands as deadline nears.


Huge new Kirk presbytery formed

21 January 2024
Huge new Kirk presbytery formed

Huge new Kirk presbytery formed

21 January 2024

A massive new Church of Scotland presbytery about half the size of Scotland has been formed in the Highlands and Islands.


Highland duo head for Everest to help hospice

14 January 2024
Highland duo head for Everest to help hospice

Highland duo head for Everest to help hospice

14 January 2024

Two Highland friends are training for an arduous high altitude hike to raise thousands of pounds for Highland Hospice.


Government U-turn on controversial plans to expand Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas.

07 November 2023
Government U-turn on controversial plans to expand Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas.

Government U-turn on controversial plans to expand Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas.

07 November 2023

Scottish Government U-turn on controversial plans to expand Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas.


Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

05 October 2023
Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

05 October 2023

Highland Council's plan to meet net zero carbon targets by 2045 is spelled out at council's climate change committee


Highland homelessness risk higher due to lack of affordable rentals

31 August 2023
Highland homelessness risk higher due to lack of affordable rentals

Highland homelessness risk higher due to lack of affordable rentals

31 August 2023

A lack of properties available at affordable rents in Highlands and Islands is putting people at greater risk of homelessness.


UPDATE: Highland MSP 'extremely concerned" over north drug deaths increase

23 August 2023
UPDATE: Highland MSP 'extremely concerned" over north drug deaths increase

UPDATE: Highland MSP 'extremely concerned" over north drug deaths increase

23 August 2023

A North Tory MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure the Highlands receive adequate drug support and rehab facilities.


Highland drug deaths rise to 42 as Scotland's grim toll shows significant drop

22 August 2023
Highland drug deaths rise to 42 as Scotland's grim toll shows significant drop

Highland drug deaths rise to 42 as Scotland's grim toll shows significant drop

22 August 2023

Highland drug deaths rise to 42 as Scotland's grim toll shows significant drop


Footballer tackles NC 500 - watch video

05 July 2023
Footballer tackles NC 500 - watch video

Footballer tackles NC 500 - watch video

05 July 2023

A former pro footballer is on an astonishing running challenge tackling the Highland's NC500 to raise £500,000 for Mental Health UK.


Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

04 July 2023
Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

04 July 2023

Highland Council is taking action after the shock revelation that sewage was dumped 952 times in Highland through sewer overflows.


Highland coronation holiday

22 February 2023
Highland coronation holiday

Highland coronation holiday

22 February 2023

An additional bank holiday date has been endorsed by Highland Council to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles.


North MP's angry letter to Royal Mail

21 February 2023
North MP's angry letter to Royal Mail

North MP's angry letter to Royal Mail

21 February 2023

North MP Drew Hendry deeply concerned over suspension of Communication Workers Union representatives across the Highlands.


Teachers' strike will close Highland schools

15 February 2023
Teachers' strike will close Highland schools

Teachers' strike will close Highland schools

15 February 2023

Parents and carers have been written to by Highland Council outlining actions, including closing all schools, should there be a teachers' strike.


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