Transport

Thunder and lightning could cause disruption in parts of the Highlands, amid forecasts that up to 40mm of rain could fall in just a few hours.

The ferry had been out of action since last week due to an engine fault.

The cyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment and the A9's slip lane leading to the roundabout was closed for a time.

Traffic Scotland confirmed that the closure affected the southbound slip lane onto the roundabout.

The plans for a food and drink hub in North Kessock must be blocked as they fly in the face of the local development plan, Greens have argued.

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'

A blunder on the installation of a new 20mph speed limit in Kyle threatens to "create confusion amongst drivers and erode community confidence".

A crewman airlifted to hospital after an accident at an Easter Ross port yesterday morning has died of his injuries.

Performance cars have to sound good too – and the Italian sporty brand Abarth understand that only too well.

ScotRail has warned train passengers that adverse weather is set to cause disruption to train travel from and to Inverness this morning.

Highland Ferries has warned that the engine part may not be repaired until the 'middle of next week'.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a trauma team, air ambulance and critical care paramedic attended the Port of Cromarty Firth.

He graduated from making carts from pram wheels as a kid to guddling around with cars and ultimately building his own engines.

SPEED bumps are an "absolute priority" that must be installed, Tain's MP has argued after a car crash on a housing estate last week.

WORRIED residents have vowed to fight plans for a new food and drink hub at the entrance to North Kessock – amid concerns over traffic.

CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.

A man involved in a two-vehicle accident in Ross-shire has been given a conditional offer by police for careless driving, it has been confirmed.

Have you seen Highland Council’s proposals for reducing through-traffic on Academy Street in Inverness?

A man has been taken to hospital for treatment after a two-vehicle crash in Ross-shire this morning.

Classic car and vintage vehicle buffs are being urged to get a date in the diary for a head-turning rally later next week.