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Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

20 November 2024
Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

20 November 2024

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

20 November 2024
Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

20 November 2024

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.


'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

20 November 2024
'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

20 November 2024

Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.


WATCH: Caithness snow and ice warning comes into force

17 November 2024
WATCH: Caithness snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Caithness snow and ice warning comes into force

17 November 2024

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across Caithness.


At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

16 November 2024
At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

16 November 2024

A courier scam which conned an Inverness resident out of a five-figure sum of cash has led to a police warning to Highland residents to beware.


Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024
Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.


£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024
£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.


Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

16 November 2024
Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

16 November 2024

Coastguard volunteers are being sought in communities right across the Highlands after a recruitment drive was launched.


MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

15 November 2024
MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

15 November 2024

Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.


MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

13 November 2024
MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

13 November 2024

Jodie McCluskey's breakfast show is being axed, signalling an end to MFR's last regular locally-produced programming.


Missing man found ‘safe and well’ following search

12 November 2024
Missing man found ‘safe and well’ following search

Missing man found ‘safe and well’ following search

12 November 2024

A missing Caithness man whose disappearance sparked an extensive coastal search amid concern for his welfare has been found "safe and well".


Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

11 November 2024
Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

11 November 2024

A new Highland scheme aimed at helping support people into work has launched its website.


Railway ticket office hour cuts proposed for Highland stations

31 October 2024
Railway ticket office hour cuts proposed for Highland stations

Railway ticket office hour cuts proposed for Highland stations

31 October 2024

Wick is one of several Highland railway stations whose ticket office hours will be affected under ScotRail’s proposals.


10 months of roadworks now planned for A9 Kessock Bridge

31 October 2024
10 months of roadworks now planned for A9 Kessock Bridge

10 months of roadworks now planned for A9 Kessock Bridge

31 October 2024

Work to strengthen the bridge towers, which had been due to start this month and take six months, will now begin in January and run for 10 months.


Cliff faller sparks airlift after incident near Keiss Castle

30 October 2024
Cliff faller sparks airlift after incident near Keiss Castle

Cliff faller sparks airlift after incident near Keiss Castle

30 October 2024

A person was airlifted and then taken to hospital after falling from cliffs at Keiss Castle on Wednesday.


‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

30 October 2024
‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

30 October 2024

Highland Paranormal, which have just celebrated their 14th anniversary, have been sharing some of their ghostly encounters with the great beyond.


Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

25 October 2024
Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

25 October 2024

The strike would cause Stagecoach services to grind to a halt in the Inverness area, as well as north and west of the city, and on Skye and in Orkney.


Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

23 October 2024
Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

23 October 2024

The practice issued larger, monthly prescriptions and granted additional prescriptions on request despite their patient’s “history of overdoses”.


Call for great Highland film support sparks ‘rocket booster’ pledge for industry

19 October 2024
Call for great Highland film support sparks ‘rocket booster’ pledge for industry

Call for great Highland film support sparks ‘rocket booster’ pledge for industry

19 October 2024

“Rocket boosters” will be put under the creative industries, a minister vowed after a local MP called for more support for Highland film productions.


Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

18 October 2024
Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

18 October 2024

A Highland-made film aimed at inspiring people to take positive climate action is up for an award at the world’s biggest sustainability film festival.


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