Transport

Concern over the number of fatal accidents on Highland roads involving motorcyclists has prompted police to kick-start a unique safety drive.

A return to wintry conditions appears to be on the cards as the Met Office warns of snow and ice affecting Caithness early next week.

Parents desperate to find solution to problem

Plans for an active travel corridor in Thurso have been scoffed at by a campaigner who says Highland Council should focus on meeting basic needs.

Essential road improvements on the A9 dual carriageway north of Allangrange to the Tore Roundabout will begin on Sunday.

Transport minister, Jenny Gilruth, is expected to make an announcement about the future of the sleeper train on Thursday.

Far north MP also wants VAT scrapped on purchase of electric vehicles

Jenny Gilruth says 'it should have been done by now and it will be done'

Firefighters and security staff reject five per cent offer

Move comes amid £54 million deficit and cost-of-living crisis

Traffic Scotland announced that the restrictions on the A9 Causewaymire road have been lifted after a vehicle broke down.

There are currently restrictions both ways on the A9 Causewaymire road.

This year's toll already surpasses the five year average for deaths

Several ScotRail services connecting the Highland capital with the far north have been cancelled.

40,000 properties were affected across the north at the storm's peak...

Strikes being called over pay dispute, says Unite

Seventy-one percent vote for a strike in ballot with 84 per cent backing action short of a strike

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Scottish Labour have raised grave concerns over the prospects of the road ever being double lanes.

Scottish Labour have raised grave concerns over the prospects of the road ever being double lanes.