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Missing Northumbria man who was thought to be in the Highlands has been found, Police Scotland confirms

06 January 2024
Missing Northumbria man who was thought to be in the Highlands has been found, Police Scotland confirms

Missing Northumbria man who was thought to be in the Highlands has been found, Police Scotland confirms

06 January 2024

A missing man from Northumbria who police thought may have travelled to Dornoch has been traced, police have confirmed.


Burst water main hits Caithness community's supplies

04 January 2024
Burst water main hits Caithness community's supplies

Burst water main hits Caithness community's supplies

04 January 2024

Engineers from Scottish Water spent several hours working to repair the issue in the Lybster area.


'I have no game plan' – Highland contestant hopes to win BBC's The Traitors to pay off mortgage on family home

03 January 2024
'I have no game plan' – Highland contestant hopes to win BBC's The Traitors to pay off mortgage on family home

'I have no game plan' – Highland contestant hopes to win BBC's The Traitors to pay off mortgage on family home

03 January 2024

Tracey (58), from Inverness, was inspired to sign up for series two because "it was the best game show I've seen for a long time".


'I want to be a Traitor!' – Inverness hopeful speaks after being revealed as a contestant in BBC smash The Traitors

03 January 2024
'I want to be a Traitor!' – Inverness hopeful speaks after being revealed as a contestant in BBC smash The Traitors

'I want to be a Traitor!' – Inverness hopeful speaks after being revealed as a contestant in BBC smash The Traitors

03 January 2024

BBC smash hit The Traitors returns to screens tonight (Wednesday) and two of the hopefuls eyeing up the £120,000 prize hail from Inverness.


2 Highland hopefuls among 22 contestants in BBC's The Traitors series two

03 January 2024
2 Highland hopefuls among 22 contestants in BBC's The Traitors series two

2 Highland hopefuls among 22 contestants in BBC's The Traitors series two

03 January 2024

Smash BBC series The Traitors returns to airwaves tonight (Wednesday) and joining the 22 hopefuls battling it out will be two Inverness contestants.


Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024
Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024

NHS Highland has been ordered to apologise to a patient and their spouse after failings resulted in medication being administered twice.


Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023
Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023

Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.


Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023
Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.


WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023
WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.


48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023
48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023

Almost 8000 homes across Scotland were still without power shortly before lunch on Thursday & some may have to wait up to 48 hours to be reconnected.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023
'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023
Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.


Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023
Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023

Speed restrictions will be in force on all Highland lines until 9am on Christmas Eve amid ongoing Met Office weather warnings.


70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

22 December 2023
70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

22 December 2023

The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.


Snow and ice yellow warning issued by Met Office for Christmas getaway

21 December 2023
Snow and ice yellow warning issued by Met Office for Christmas getaway

Snow and ice yellow warning issued by Met Office for Christmas getaway

21 December 2023

The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of the Highlands overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.


1400 pupils affected by Storm Pia school closures across Caithness and Sutherland

21 December 2023
1400 pupils affected by Storm Pia school closures across Caithness and Sutherland

1400 pupils affected by Storm Pia school closures across Caithness and Sutherland

21 December 2023

More than two dozen schools and nurseries across the Highlands were closed on Thursday after Storm Pia brought gales and widespread disruption.


Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

20 December 2023
Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

20 December 2023

Services will be suspended on Thursday on the Far North and Kyle lines, as well as between Inverness and Inverurie.


WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

19 December 2023
WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

19 December 2023

The forecaster is predicting wintry showers and colder temperatures in the north as this weekend gives way to Christmas Day.


Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

15 December 2023
Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

15 December 2023

Highland rail passengers have been warned to expect possible disruption after speed restrictions were announced following an amber weather alert.


200mm rain forecast sparks landslide warning and amber Met Office alert for Highlands and Argyll

15 December 2023
200mm rain forecast sparks landslide warning and amber Met Office alert for Highlands and Argyll

200mm rain forecast sparks landslide warning and amber Met Office alert for Highlands and Argyll

15 December 2023

Torrential rain could bring up to 200mm of precipitation this weekend and may trigger landslides, the Met Office has warned.


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