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Highland Council plan to buy D&E Coaches valued at between £5.5 million and £6 million

Highland Council plan to buy D&E Coaches valued at between £5.5 million and £6 million

Highland Council plan to buy D&E Coaches valued at between £5.5 million and £6 million

23 January 2025

It is hoped if the deal goes through it could cut the £25 million school transport bill and boost public transport.


Invergordon ATM broken for 14 months may be close to finally getting fixed

Invergordon ATM broken for 14 months may be close to finally getting fixed

Invergordon ATM broken for 14 months may be close to finally getting fixed

23 January 2025

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) ATM on the High Street has, according to locals, been out of order since December 2023.


Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.


Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

23 January 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland is urging motorists heading north on the A9 to plan for delays in their journey as roadside felling operations begin.


Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

Storm Éowyn’s severe gales could cause coastal flooding in Wester Ross, residents have been warned.


Man admits to helping direct £300,000 of cocaine in Alness

Man admits to helping direct £300,000 of cocaine in Alness

Man admits to helping direct £300,000 of cocaine in Alness

23 January 2025

The High Court in Edinburgh heard that Mackay (37) was providing assistance by directing the courier on September 23 in 2020.


Dingwall to Evanton £3.3 million water mains upgrade flagged

Dingwall to Evanton £3.3 million water mains upgrade flagged

Dingwall to Evanton £3.3 million water mains upgrade flagged

23 January 2025

Scottish Water is investing £3.3 million to upgrade a critical section of its water supply network between Evanton and Dingwall.


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

23 January 2025

Difficulties recruiting staff have sparked an expanding business’ plans for employee houses.


Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

23 January 2025

Police are investigating after the sudden death of a man in Cromarty.


£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

23 January 2025

Hard-up Highland families struggling to pay for their children’s school meals have had those debts written off.


Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

23 January 2025

A Japanese manufacturer has announced a ‘significant new chapter’ for its Highland-based operations.


Cromarty apprentice shortlisted for prestigious award

Cromarty apprentice shortlisted for prestigious award

Cromarty apprentice shortlisted for prestigious award

23 January 2025

Stewart Smith, from Cromarty, has been shortlisted for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).


Cromarty apprentice shortlisted for prestigious award

Cromarty apprentice shortlisted for prestigious award

Cromarty apprentice shortlisted for prestigious award

23 January 2025

Stewart Smith, from Cromarty, has been shortlisted for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).


Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

23 January 2025

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.


Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,


Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

22 January 2025

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

22 January 2025

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


Gairloch teacher remembered for her ‘humble, loving and vibrant nature’

Gairloch teacher remembered for her ‘humble, loving and vibrant nature’

Gairloch teacher remembered for her ‘humble, loving and vibrant nature’

22 January 2025

Cathma ‘Katack’ Thomson passed away earlier in January aged 80, and was best known locally for her teacher at Gairloch High School from 1980 to 2003.


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