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Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025
Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


PICTURES: Walker airlifted to safety after wintry rescue

04 January 2025
PICTURES: Walker airlifted to safety after wintry rescue

PICTURES: Walker airlifted to safety after wintry rescue

04 January 2025

A hillwalker was airlifted to safety after getting into difficulty in the snowy mountains of Wester Ross.


Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

04 January 2025
Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

04 January 2025

RNLI lifesavers came to the rescue of two people after a yacht suffered engine failure near Chanonry Point in strong winds.


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025
Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.


New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025
New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.


‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

31 December 2024
‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

31 December 2024

Plans to drive forward “significant new housing” in the Highlands will be unveiled early in 2025, a major housing society has vowed.


Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

31 December 2024
Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

31 December 2024

A number of road closures have been confirmed in locations dotted around the Highlands. Here ares some of the known hotspots on Hogmanay morning.


A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024
A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.


Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024
Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.


Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Ross-shire, Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

31 December 2024
Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Ross-shire, Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Ross-shire, Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

31 December 2024

Thousands of Highland residents were without electricity on Hogmanay after a string of power cuts in the north.


Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

31 December 2024
Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

31 December 2024

Ferry passengers hoping to travel on Hogmanay were facing major disruption after cancellations on several routes.


‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

31 December 2024
‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

31 December 2024

More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in the Highlands and Moray on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.


A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

31 December 2024
A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

31 December 2024

Flooding is causing dangerous conditions on parts of the A9 and A96, Traffic Scotland has warned.


New Year Honours list recognition for Highland residents

30 December 2024
New Year Honours list recognition for Highland residents

New Year Honours list recognition for Highland residents

30 December 2024

Merkinch's Dell McClurg, and Nairn's Alex Mackintosh and Kirstin Ann Grant were just some of the Highland residents to be honoured.


Wet Ross-shire Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024
Wet Ross-shire Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Ross-shire Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.


Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024
Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024

A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.


WATCH: Flooding forces closure of Highland mainline to all rail services

30 December 2024
WATCH: Flooding forces closure of Highland mainline to all rail services

WATCH: Flooding forces closure of Highland mainline to all rail services

30 December 2024

Rail passengers on the Highland mainline face major disruption after rising river levels forced the closure of the line at Kingussie.


13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024
13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.


MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

27 December 2024
MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

27 December 2024

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.


Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024
Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.


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