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A9 closed following lorry fire

A LORRY fire has closed a section of the A9 in Easter Ross, Traffic Scotland has announced.

Ten new Covid cases detected

Ten new Covid cases detected

ANOTHER 10 cases of Covid-19 have been registered across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.

Woman hospitalised after three-vehicle crash on A9

Woman hospitalised after three-vehicle crash on A9

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a three vehicle crash on the A9.

NHS Highland detects 12 more Covid-19 cases

15 April 2021

NHS Highland detects 12 more Covid-19 cases

15 April 2021

A DOZEN more Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

Ferry breakdown sparks removal of MV Loch Seaforth from Ullapool route for 'at least' the rest of the month

Ferry breakdown sparks removal of MV Loch Seaforth from Ullapool route for 'at least' the rest of the month

MAJOR engine troubles have resulted in the temporary replacement of the MV Loch Seaforth on the Ullapool-Stornoway ferry route, CalMac has confirmed.

Nine new Covid infections detected across NHS Highland

Nine new Covid infections detected across NHS Highland

A FURTHER nine cases of Covid-19 have been identified across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.

'Don't give wildfires a chance to start' plea issued

'Don't give wildfires a chance to start' plea issued

EXTREME wildfire warnings have sparked a plea for the public to do what they can to prevent blazes from breaking out in the Highlands.

Extreme wildfire warning for Ross-shire

Extreme wildfire warning for Ross-shire

EXTREME wildfire warnings have been issued for swathes of Ross-shire – amid a continued forecast for clear skies and dry weather into the weekend.

One new Covid case detected

One new Covid case detected

A FURTHER Covid-19 infection was detected across the NHS Highland region in the past 24 hours, the latest Scottish Government update has revealed.

Man dies after taking ill in glen

Man dies after taking ill in glen

A MAN has died while out among the mountains of Glen Affric.

Nine further Covid cases detected

Nine further Covid cases detected

ANOTHER nine Covid-19 infections have been recorded across the NHS Highland area, official figures have shown.

Approval for shop conversion plan on Easter Ross high street

Approval for shop conversion plan on Easter Ross high street

A long-vacant shop site in the heart of Invergordon looks set for a possible future as a house after Highland Council approved its change of use.

Crumbling roads cause 'hole' lot of misery

Crumbling roads cause 'hole' lot of misery

GROWING impatience over Ross-shire's "horrendous" pothole problem has sparked fresh demands from the public for action.

Two new Covid cases found

Two new Covid cases found

ANOTHER two positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area in the past day, the latest Scottish Government figures show.

Salmon firm dishes out bonuses after top year

Salmon firm dishes out bonuses after top year

A RECORD-breaking year for a Ross-shire business has seen it issue bonuses to staff in recognition of their efforts.

RMT members vote in favour of strikes in dispute with ScotRail

RMT members vote in favour of strikes in dispute with ScotRail

FURTHER strike action on ScotRail services seems likely after ticket examiners in the RMT union voted overwhelmingly for industrial action.

Three new cases of Covid-19 detected

Three new cases of Covid-19 detected

A FURTHER three Covid-19 infections have been reported across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

Series of roadworks to close sections of A87

Series of roadworks to close sections of A87

A MAJOR road linking the Great Glen to Skye is set to undergo a series of night-time roadworks next week.

Fresh snow and ice warning issued by Met Office

Fresh snow and ice warning issued by Met Office