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RNLI thanks generosity of Harry Gow customers after hundreds raised for lifesaving charity

13 February 2024
RNLI thanks generosity of Harry Gow customers after hundreds raised for lifesaving charity

RNLI thanks generosity of Harry Gow customers after hundreds raised for lifesaving charity

13 February 2024

Lifesavers with the RNLI have thanked the generosity of a major Highland business and its customers after they raised hundreds for the charity.


Engineers to inspect 'significant damage' to Far North Line's sea defences

13 February 2024
Engineers to inspect 'significant damage' to Far North Line's sea defences

Engineers to inspect 'significant damage' to Far North Line's sea defences

13 February 2024

Rail passengers on the Far North Line were facing major disruption on Tuesday, after extremely high tides and waves damaged the line.


Storm damaged sea defences spark closure of Far North Line

12 February 2024
Storm damaged sea defences spark closure of Far North Line

Storm damaged sea defences spark closure of Far North Line

12 February 2024

The line was closed between Brora and Helmsdale after the tracks in that area suffered coastal flood damage for the second time this winter.


2 vehicle crash closes A96 on outskirts of Inverness

12 February 2024
2 vehicle crash closes A96 on outskirts of Inverness

2 vehicle crash closes A96 on outskirts of Inverness

12 February 2024

Firefighters said three people were trapped following the crash between a car and van at Balloch at 12.15pm.


‘I fear for my safety and privacy over electric charger plan next to petrol station,’ says Black Isle woman

12 February 2024
‘I fear for my safety and privacy over electric charger plan next to petrol station,’ says Black Isle woman

‘I fear for my safety and privacy over electric charger plan next to petrol station,’ says Black Isle woman

12 February 2024

A worried resident who feels almost like a “prisoner in my home” has raised concerns over privacy and fire safety after plans for an EV charge hub.


Anger at 'sick' scammers trying to con grieving Highland families online

12 February 2024
Anger at 'sick' scammers trying to con grieving Highland families online

Anger at 'sick' scammers trying to con grieving Highland families online

12 February 2024

Sickening scammers are targetting grieving families online, a Highland funeral directors has warned.


Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

12 February 2024
Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

12 February 2024

Alerts are in place for the Moray, Dornoch, Cromarty and Beauly Firths, with heightened warnings in place in Sutherland and Moray.


Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

10 February 2024
Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

10 February 2024

A 200 metre section of road that runs from Muir of Ord to Aultgowrie will close to traffic next week for engineering work, Highland Council has said.


3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

09 February 2024
3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

09 February 2024

Rail passengers travelling from the Highlands to the central belt are being warned to expect several days of disruption in the coming weeks.


'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

09 February 2024
'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

09 February 2024

When Melanie Maclennan and Karen MacDonald take to the fashion catwalk for charity this weekend it will be in memory of a dearly-missed loved one.


UPDATE: Man dies in Dingwall house fire

08 February 2024
UPDATE: Man dies in Dingwall house fire

UPDATE: Man dies in Dingwall house fire

08 February 2024

A man has died following a house fire in Dingwall on Thursday morning, police have confirmed.


Police enquiries 'ongoing' into cause of Dingwall house fire

08 February 2024
Police enquiries 'ongoing' into cause of Dingwall house fire

Police enquiries 'ongoing' into cause of Dingwall house fire

08 February 2024

"Enquiries are ongoing" into the cause of a house fire in Dingwall on Thursday morning, police have said.


Police hunt vandals after damage at Alness property

08 February 2024
Police hunt vandals after damage at Alness property

Police hunt vandals after damage at Alness property

08 February 2024

Vandals are being hunted by police after an incident in Alness.


Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

08 February 2024
Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

08 February 2024

Engineers are investigating after water supplies in parts of the Beauly area were cut on Thursday morning.


Firefighters tackle blaze in Dingwall

08 February 2024
Firefighters tackle blaze in Dingwall

Firefighters tackle blaze in Dingwall

08 February 2024

Three appliances were scrambled to the scene of a fire in Dingwall on Thursday morning.


Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

07 February 2024
Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

07 February 2024

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.


THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024
THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024

Disruptive snow looks set to impact the Highlands into the weekend after the Met Office issued another yellow warning ­– their third in a day.


Met Office issues ANOTHER yellow warning for snow in Ross-shire

07 February 2024
Met Office issues ANOTHER yellow warning for snow in Ross-shire

Met Office issues ANOTHER yellow warning for snow in Ross-shire

07 February 2024

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.


'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits Ross-shire roads

07 February 2024
'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits Ross-shire roads

'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits Ross-shire roads

07 February 2024

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.


Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

07 February 2024
Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

07 February 2024

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.


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