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WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

01 October 2025
WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

01 October 2025

A pre-existing rain warning has also been extended to cover more of the region, with alerts now in force from 5pm today until the end of Saturday,


Under-fire energy cable road closure plans spark new community events

01 October 2025
Under-fire energy cable road closure plans spark new community events

Under-fire energy cable road closure plans spark new community events

01 October 2025

SSEN Transmission is to highlight revisions to its controversial plan for months of road closures on the A832.


‘He’s truly made a difference!’: Raigmore staff hail kind-hearted man after generous gesture

01 October 2025
‘He’s truly made a difference!’: Raigmore staff hail kind-hearted man after generous gesture

‘He’s truly made a difference!’: Raigmore staff hail kind-hearted man after generous gesture

01 October 2025

Sandy Morrison has been hailed for his “kindness and ongoing support over the years” after another kind gesture to Raigmore patients and staff.


WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

29 September 2025
WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

29 September 2025

Heavy rain is set to bring a risk of flooding to transport disruption to parts of the Highlands, the Met Office has warned.


Engineers ‘due on site’ after signalling fault disrupts Inverness-Wick services

29 September 2025
Engineers ‘due on site’ after signalling fault disrupts Inverness-Wick services

Engineers ‘due on site’ after signalling fault disrupts Inverness-Wick services

29 September 2025

The fault was reported at Rogart earlier on Monday morning. The first service to pass that area is now running over 30 minutes late.


Long-vacant town centre site has new owner

29 September 2025
Long-vacant town centre site has new owner

Long-vacant town centre site has new owner

29 September 2025

A prominent former household goods store and newsagents in the heart of Tain has been sold.


‘Ridiculous and sad’: Frustrated residents hit out after railings fall apart on town street

28 September 2025
‘Ridiculous and sad’: Frustrated residents hit out after railings fall apart on town street

‘Ridiculous and sad’: Frustrated residents hit out after railings fall apart on town street

28 September 2025

Repairs will begin “as soon as possible”, frustrated residents have been told after rusting railings on a busy town street partially collapsed.


£3.7m pre-tax profits for Port of Cromarty Firth as renewables and cruise drive growth

25 September 2025
£3.7m pre-tax profits for Port of Cromarty Firth as renewables and cruise drive growth

£3.7m pre-tax profits for Port of Cromarty Firth as renewables and cruise drive growth

25 September 2025

A “strong year” for the port saw renewables account for nearly half of all revenue, and the cruise market generating almost a third.


Hour-long delays and cancellation misery for rail passengers after track fault

25 September 2025
Hour-long delays and cancellation misery for rail passengers after track fault

Hour-long delays and cancellation misery for rail passengers after track fault

25 September 2025

Rail passengers on the Far North Line are facing lengthy delays after a signalling fault left multiple trains running almost an hour late.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

24 September 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

24 September 2025

Wildfire risks in the Highlands and Moray will be “very high to extreme” in the coming days, residents and visitors have been warned.


Train cancellations and disruption affect several Highland and Moray services

22 September 2025
Train cancellations and disruption affect several Highland and Moray services

Train cancellations and disruption affect several Highland and Moray services

22 September 2025

The cancellations are affecting passengers in Inverness, Dingwall, Elgin and Thurso.


Banned driver’s decision to use phone behind wheel lands them back in court

22 September 2025
Banned driver’s decision to use phone behind wheel lands them back in court

Banned driver’s decision to use phone behind wheel lands them back in court

22 September 2025

Police said the driver was already banned for driving while disqualified.


Beloved musical Annie coming to Eden Court

22 September 2025
Beloved musical Annie coming to Eden Court

Beloved musical Annie coming to Eden Court

22 September 2025

Musical fans will get the chance to enjoy one of the world’s most beloved shows when a new community production of Annie hits the Inverness stage.


Roadworks to cut village off at night for nearly a week

22 September 2025
Roadworks to cut village off at night for nearly a week

Roadworks to cut village off at night for nearly a week

22 September 2025

A Ross-shire village will be cut off at night for almost a week when vital resurfacing works shut the only road in and out of it.


Major £1.2m crematorium upgrade gets the green light

20 September 2025
Major £1.2m crematorium upgrade gets the green light

Major £1.2m crematorium upgrade gets the green light

20 September 2025

The work will install new cremation ovens that will help keep the site fit for purpose into the future.


Round-the-clock access to castle grounds to end

19 September 2025
Round-the-clock access to castle grounds to end

Round-the-clock access to castle grounds to end

19 September 2025

Controversial plans to erect railings enclosing Inverness Castle - as well as the Flora MacDonald statue and start of the NC500 - have been approved.


The party isn’t over! Hogmanay will still be special in Highlands vow businesses

19 September 2025
The party isn’t over! Hogmanay will still be special in Highlands vow businesses

The party isn’t over! Hogmanay will still be special in Highlands vow businesses

19 September 2025

The permanent loss of the Red Hot Highland Fling will not put a dampener on the region’s Hogmanay festivities, businesses have vowed.


PICTURES: Memorial match fun day nets over £3000 for Mikeysline

18 September 2025
PICTURES: Memorial match fun day nets over £3000 for Mikeysline

PICTURES: Memorial match fun day nets over £3000 for Mikeysline

18 September 2025

Over £3000 has been raised for mental health charity Mikeysline after a fun day and memorial match brought people flocking to a Black Isle community.


UPDATE: One person in hospital following A9 crash south of Inverness

18 September 2025
UPDATE: One person in hospital following A9 crash south of Inverness

UPDATE: One person in hospital following A9 crash south of Inverness

18 September 2025

They were taken to Raigmore Hospital following the crash, which occurred where the A9 and B9154 meet near Moy.


UPDATE: A9 traffic ‘returning to normal’ following earlier crash

18 September 2025
UPDATE: A9 traffic ‘returning to normal’ following earlier crash

UPDATE: A9 traffic ‘returning to normal’ following earlier crash

18 September 2025

Traffic is “returning to normal” following an earlier crash which blocked the A9 in both directions south of Inverness.


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