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Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

22 October 2023
Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

22 October 2023

Kyle Line services will be replaced by buses, and trains won't run on the Far North Line north of Lairg.


Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023
Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023

The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.


PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023
PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023

The intrepid group of 13, who have raised almost £58,000 for the hospice, enjoyed stunning views and wildlife encounters on day 1 of their adventure.


Hundreds in Caithness 'without electricity' after power cuts in wake of Storm Babet

22 October 2023
Hundreds in Caithness 'without electricity' after power cuts in wake of Storm Babet

Hundreds in Caithness 'without electricity' after power cuts in wake of Storm Babet

22 October 2023

Hundreds of people in Caithness were hit by power outages on Sunday morning as the county recovers from the battering caused by Storm Babet.


New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023
New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023

A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.


PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

22 October 2023
PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

22 October 2023

A question hangs over whether some Highland railways will return to normal for the start of the working week after Storm Babet's impact was revealed.


'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Caithness and Sutherland, warns Sepa update

21 October 2023
'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Caithness and Sutherland, warns Sepa update

'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Caithness and Sutherland, warns Sepa update

21 October 2023

'SIGNIFICANT' flood disruption is likely in Caithness and Sutherland as Saturday progresses, Sepa has warned amid heavy rain linked to Storm Babet.


Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Highland residents without electricity

21 October 2023
Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Highland residents without electricity

Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Highland residents without electricity

21 October 2023

Hundreds of Highland residents were without electricity on Saturday morning as Storm Babet continues to wreak havoc.


A9 flooding closes road with cars stranded in standing water

21 October 2023
A9 flooding closes road with cars stranded in standing water

A9 flooding closes road with cars stranded in standing water

21 October 2023

The road is closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich due to flooding, with the carriageway completely submerged near to the Tomich Café.


WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Caithness amid Storm Babet

20 October 2023
WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Caithness amid Storm Babet

WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Caithness amid Storm Babet

20 October 2023

A new amber warning has been issued for parts of Caithness and Sutherland amid forecasts of up to 100mm of rain in places.


Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023
Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023

There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.


Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

19 October 2023
Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

19 October 2023

People are being urged not to travel within or to areas covered by a red 'danger to life' warning, and have advised caution in amber and yellow areas.


Major NATO exercise to be held in seas off Sutherland and Ross-shire

18 October 2023
Major NATO exercise to be held in seas off Sutherland and Ross-shire

Major NATO exercise to be held in seas off Sutherland and Ross-shire

18 October 2023

A MAJOR international military exercise is to be held off the coasts of Sutherland and Ross-shire, the Ministry of Defence has announced.


Scottish Government 'forgets' Caithness in Storm Babet traffic advice web page

18 October 2023
Scottish Government 'forgets' Caithness in Storm Babet traffic advice web page

Scottish Government 'forgets' Caithness in Storm Babet traffic advice web page

18 October 2023

Neither Caithness – or Highland as the council area – get name checked among areas facing an amber weather warning on new Traffic Scotland webpage.


Storm Babet sparks rare red 'danger to life' warning from Met Office as north and east Scotland brace for deluge

18 October 2023
Storm Babet sparks rare red 'danger to life' warning from Met Office as north and east Scotland brace for deluge

Storm Babet sparks rare red 'danger to life' warning from Met Office as north and east Scotland brace for deluge

18 October 2023

The Met Office has also upgraded rain warnings for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire to amber; after issuing a revised red alert in the Grampians.


Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

18 October 2023
Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

18 October 2023

The council said its roads department is preparing itself to respond to flooding incidents when the storm hits.


WATCH: Storm Babet weather warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

17 October 2023
WATCH: Storm Babet weather warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

WATCH: Storm Babet weather warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

17 October 2023

A separate yellow warning for rain elsewhere in northern Scotland has also been extended and now covers a large swathe of the Highlands and Moray.


Storm Babet flood warning for Highlands sparks plea to be prepared

16 October 2023
Storm Babet flood warning for Highlands sparks plea to be prepared

Storm Babet flood warning for Highlands sparks plea to be prepared

16 October 2023

Brace for flooding when Storm Babet hits the Highlands later this week, residents have been warned.


School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

16 October 2023
School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

16 October 2023

Unison has announced plans for a "rolling series of strikes", with specific dates set to be announced "in the coming days".


WATCH: Storm Babet to batter Highlands with up to 200mm of rain forecast in worst hit spots

16 October 2023
WATCH: Storm Babet to batter Highlands with up to 200mm of rain forecast in worst hit spots

WATCH: Storm Babet to batter Highlands with up to 200mm of rain forecast in worst hit spots

16 October 2023

Two rain warnings have been issued for parts of the Highlands, with a third alert – for gales – covering virtually all of northern Scotland.


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