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MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.

BREAKING: Crash south of Inverness partially closes A9 with emergency crews at scene

A crash is partially blocking the A9 south of Inverness.

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

BREAKING: A9 closed in both directions at Tain after collision

The A9 is closed in both directions at Tain.

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.

UPDATE: A832 near Munlochy on Black Isle re-opens after earlier collision

The A832 has re-opened following a crash at Munlochy on the Black Isle earlier today.

Police warn motorists to avoid area after crash forces closure of A832 at Munlochy junction

The road has been closed at the junction with the B9162 after police were called to the collision at around 4.25pm today.

Drivers south of Ullapool set for week of disruption for ‘essential’ A835 works

Road resurfacing work is set to cause disruption for motorists south of Ullapool next week.

Dangerous lorry loads stopped during police crackdown

Dangerous and insecure loads were detected when police carried out a series of spot checks on lorries in Inverness recently.

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.

A835 to close for £290,000 roadworks, motorists warned

A key Highland trunk road will close for £290,000 of vital resurfacing works next month.

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

Reckless railway line trespassers in Easter Ross are being urged to act more responsibly after a fresh incident at the weekend.

Man (67) dies following A862 crash near Beauly

A man (67) has died following a crash on the A862 near Beauly on Saturday.

Alness A9 disruption warning as police help escort ‘abnormal load’

Police have warned of disruption between Nigg, Alness and Strathrory Wind Farm today (May 20) due to escorting an “abnormal load”.

Motorcyclist’s condition ‘critical’ after serious crash near Beauly

A motorcyclist has been left in critical condition after a crash near Beauly yesterday, with a 47-year-old car driver arrested after the incident.

Ross-shire road closure plans flagged ahead of Scottish water pipe renewal project

Scottish Water says it is investing in the future of the local water network by upgrading the water pipes between Evanton and Dingwall.

TRANSPORT

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

BREAKING: Crash south of Inverness partially closes A9 with emergency crews at scene

BREAKING: Crash south of Inverness partially closes A9 with emergency crews at scene

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

BREAKING: A9 closed in both directions at Tain after collision

BREAKING: A9 closed in both directions at Tain after collision

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

UPDATE: A832 near Munlochy on Black Isle re-opens after earlier collision

UPDATE: A832 near Munlochy on Black Isle re-opens after earlier collision

Police warn motorists to avoid area after crash forces closure of A832 at Munlochy junction

Police warn motorists to avoid area after crash forces closure of A832 at Munlochy junction

Drivers south of Ullapool set for week of disruption for ‘essential’ A835 works

Drivers south of Ullapool set for week of disruption for ‘essential’ A835 works

Dangerous lorry loads stopped during police crackdown

Dangerous lorry loads stopped during police crackdown

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

A835 to close for £290,000 roadworks, motorists warned

A835 to close for £290,000 roadworks, motorists warned

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

Man (67) dies following A862 crash near Beauly

Man (67) dies following A862 crash near Beauly

Alness A9 disruption warning as police help escort ‘abnormal load’

Alness A9 disruption warning as police help escort ‘abnormal load’

Motorcyclist’s condition ‘critical’ after serious crash near Beauly

Motorcyclist’s condition ‘critical’ after serious crash near Beauly

Ross-shire road closure plans flagged ahead of Scottish water pipe renewal project

Ross-shire road closure plans flagged ahead of Scottish water pipe renewal project

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