Views over new 20mph speed limits will be sought when a consultation opens next month – with the axing of some and creation of more all possible.
Lifesavers who battled a horrific mountain blizzard to save dozens of people are urging the public to nominate their own Highland heroes for an award.
Four days of strike action by Scottish Water staff will begin as planned on Friday over a pay dispute, with "serious implications" for services.
New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.
Iona MacDonald (17) is one of five figures from the Highlands and Islands to make the prestigious list of young female movers and shakers.
200 million single-use paper cups are used in Scotland each year, of which only 4 per cent are recycled - but a Highland scheme aims to change that.
Numerous homes in communities on the far north coast were without electricity on Friday morning after unexpected power cuts in the area.
Kyle Line services will be replaced by buses, and trains won't run on the Far North Line north of Lairg.
The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.
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 of people in Caithness were hit by power outages on Sunday morning as the county recovers from the battering caused by Storm Babet.
A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.
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' flood disruption is likely in Caithness and Sutherland as Saturday progresses, Sepa has warned amid heavy rain linked to Storm Babet.
Hundreds of Highland residents were without electricity on Saturday morning as Storm Babet continues to wreak havoc.
The road is closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich due to flooding, with the carriageway completely submerged near to the Tomich Café.
A new amber warning has been issued for parts of Caithness and Sutherland amid forecasts of up to 100mm of rain in places.
There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.
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.
A MAJOR international military exercise is to be held off the coasts of Sutherland and Ross-shire, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
