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Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

16 June 2023
Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

16 June 2023

Skye and the Small Isles have joined the River Ness catchment on amber 'moderate' alert while Loch Maree is still at red for 'significant scarcity'.


Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

15 June 2023
Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

15 June 2023

AN 11th hour crisis which had threatened to derail the Highland Cross has been averted after Highland Council helped to plug a transport shortage.


Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

15 June 2023
Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

15 June 2023

Organisers are desperately seeking alternative transport for more than 130 participants after a bus company pulled out just three days from the start.


Greggs keeps tight-lipped over possible new Highland bakeries

15 June 2023
Greggs keeps tight-lipped over possible new Highland bakeries

Greggs keeps tight-lipped over possible new Highland bakeries

15 June 2023

Greggs has not ruled out further outlets in the Highlands amid plans to open 150 new shops this year, and is actively targetting "tourist" areas.


'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

15 June 2023
'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

15 June 2023

Officers stopped and checked 110 vehicles, a "high volume" of which were motorhomes, caravans and hire cars, during a Highland awareness operation.


'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

11 June 2023
'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

11 June 2023

The Scottish Conservative chairman demanded First Minister Humza Yousaf take action.


Second yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for the Highlands by Met Office

11 June 2023
Second yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for the Highlands by Met Office

Second yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for the Highlands by Met Office

11 June 2023

TWO thunderstorm warnings have now been issued for the Highlands– after the Met Office announced a second alert.


Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

09 June 2023
Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

09 June 2023

The Met Office warning comes into force on Sunday afternoon and covers large parts of the Highlands.


Caithness on 'alert' as water scarcity warning raised

09 June 2023
Caithness on 'alert' as water scarcity warning raised

Caithness on 'alert' as water scarcity warning raised

09 June 2023

All of Caithness is now on 'alert' over water scarcity following an extended dry spell, while parts of Ross-shire are at the highest warning level.


Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023
Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023

Eligible teens aged 16-19 who qualify are entitled to £30 per week during term time.


Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

06 June 2023
Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

06 June 2023

A VITAL employment scheme which has helped thousands of young Highlanders into work but which had been under threat has been saved after a u-turn.


Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

02 June 2023
Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

02 June 2023

Part of the region now sits at 'moderate scarcity', one below the highest level, with the rest of the Highlands either on 'alert' or 'early warning'.


Wildfire waterbombing sparks closure of long-distance Highland hiking trail

02 June 2023
Wildfire waterbombing sparks closure of long-distance Highland hiking trail

Wildfire waterbombing sparks closure of long-distance Highland hiking trail

02 June 2023

The Affric Kintail Way is shut near Cannich and may remain closed into the weekend to allow pilots to safely waterbomb an ongoing wildfire.


Push to get Highlanders growing their own food is making 'positive progress'

28 May 2023
Push to get Highlanders growing their own food is making 'positive progress'

Push to get Highlanders growing their own food is making 'positive progress'

28 May 2023

GREEN-fingered efforts to help Highland communities grow their own food are making "good progress", councillors have heard.


One man killed in major A9 crash south of Inverness

27 May 2023
One man killed in major A9 crash south of Inverness

One man killed in major A9 crash south of Inverness

27 May 2023

Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old died at the scene following a crash between a car and lorry on the A9 near Dalmagarry on Friday morning.


'Serious' crash closes A9 in both directions south of Inverness

26 May 2023
'Serious' crash closes A9 in both directions south of Inverness

'Serious' crash closes A9 in both directions south of Inverness

26 May 2023

The crash occurred between Tomatin and Moy near Dalmagarry, and police have warned the road is "likely to be closed for some time".


Tourist levy bill plan welcomed by Highland Council leader

25 May 2023
Tourist levy bill plan welcomed by Highland Council leader

Tourist levy bill plan welcomed by Highland Council leader

25 May 2023

TOURIST levies may be on the cards for Highland visitors after moves by the Scottish Government were welcomed by the region's most senior councillor.


NHS Highland ordered to apologise to widowed spouse of A&E patient

25 May 2023
NHS Highland ordered to apologise to widowed spouse of A&E patient

NHS Highland ordered to apologise to widowed spouse of A&E patient

25 May 2023

An ombudsman has ordered it to improve its complaints process but also ruled that the spouse's partner received "timely and reasonable" A&E treatment.


Have your say over new National Care Service, Highland public urged

23 May 2023
Have your say over new National Care Service, Highland public urged

Have your say over new National Care Service, Highland public urged

23 May 2023

HIGHLAND residents will get the chance to have their say on how a new National Care Service should work at public meetings this summer.


PICTURES: Trapped Highland walker's 24-hour coastal ledge wilderness ordeal ends in rescue

23 May 2023
PICTURES: Trapped Highland walker's 24-hour coastal ledge wilderness ordeal ends in rescue

PICTURES: Trapped Highland walker's 24-hour coastal ledge wilderness ordeal ends in rescue

23 May 2023

A DRAMATIC six-hour rescue saw the RNLI aid a hillwalker trapped on a narrow coastal ledge for more than a day after he struggled to raise the alarm.


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