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Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

12 December 2023
Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

12 December 2023

Highland Council's parking enforcement team is reminding drivers that pavement parking is now an offence.


Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to net zero

05 December 2023
Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to net zero

Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to net zero

05 December 2023

A new electric timber truck, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, is now operating in the Highlands as part of a trial.


Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

29 November 2023
Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

29 November 2023

Three firms come forward with successful bidder to be announced in early summer 2024


Five Highland women rewarded for getting others on their bikes

23 November 2023
Five Highland women rewarded for getting others on their bikes

Five Highland women rewarded for getting others on their bikes

23 November 2023

Five Highland women are among the 100 most inspirational in cycling for 2023 according to Cycling UK.


A9 now clear at Daviot following earlier incident

01 November 2023
A9 now clear at Daviot following earlier incident

A9 now clear at Daviot following earlier incident

01 November 2023

Traffic is running again on the A9 at Daviot following an earlier collision.


UPDATE: Driving 'restricted' on A9 northbound at Daviot

01 November 2023
UPDATE: Driving 'restricted' on A9 northbound at Daviot

UPDATE: Driving 'restricted' on A9 northbound at Daviot

01 November 2023

Traffic Scotland says traffic is "restricted" on the A9 northbound after an incident at Daviot.


A9 closed north at Daviot after traffic incident

01 November 2023
A9 closed north at Daviot after traffic incident

A9 closed north at Daviot after traffic incident

01 November 2023

Police and ambulance are reported to be on the scene.


Pause announced for works on A9 at Dunkeld which have caused major delays for drivers

31 October 2023
Pause announced for works on A9 at Dunkeld which have caused major delays for drivers

Pause announced for works on A9 at Dunkeld which have caused major delays for drivers

31 October 2023

A weekend-long pause has been announced for works to relocate a gas pipeline at the A9.


Aviemore women's football coach dies unexpectedly in Iceland

30 October 2023
Aviemore women's football coach dies unexpectedly in Iceland

Aviemore women's football coach dies unexpectedly in Iceland

30 October 2023

Craig Dishington had done much work to promote women's football at all levels in the Highlands


NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

10 October 2023
NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

10 October 2023

Pamela Dudek, the chief executive of NHS Highland, has announced that she will retire at the end of March next year.


University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) staff back strike action over cuts plan

20 September 2023
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) staff back strike action over cuts plan

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) staff back strike action over cuts plan

20 September 2023

UHI staff have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in a row over £4 million of cuts and job losses planned at the institution.


Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

14 September 2023
Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

14 September 2023

Almost a quarter of Highland residents are aged 65 and over as well according to the data.


Highland suicide rate higher than national average according to latest Scottish figures

05 September 2023
Highland suicide rate higher than national average according to latest Scottish figures

Highland suicide rate higher than national average according to latest Scottish figures

05 September 2023

A total of 52 probable suicides were recorded in the NHS Highland region last year.


Fundraiser launched for family of 'radiant' Inverness woman who died a month before her wedding

25 August 2023
Fundraiser launched for family of 'radiant' Inverness woman who died a month before her wedding

Fundraiser launched for family of 'radiant' Inverness woman who died a month before her wedding

25 August 2023

An Inverness mum and grandmother has died just short of her 52nd birthday.


Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

25 August 2023
Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

25 August 2023

Highland is one of 24 Scottish regions where members of UNISON have voted to strike over pay.


UPDATE: Traffic running in both directions after collision at A95 near Aviemore

23 August 2023
UPDATE: Traffic running in both directions after collision at A95 near Aviemore

UPDATE: Traffic running in both directions after collision at A95 near Aviemore

23 August 2023

Traffic Scotland has reported lanes are now running in both directions an the A95 at the A9 Aviemore junction.


Dulnain Bridge mum loses her brain cancer battle after heroic six-years fight

23 August 2023
Dulnain Bridge mum loses her brain cancer battle after heroic six-years fight

Dulnain Bridge mum loses her brain cancer battle after heroic six-years fight

23 August 2023

Liene Krievina turned to alternative treatments after initially being told she had six months left to live


Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

16 August 2023
Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

16 August 2023

Self-catering body chief believes move will 'cost jobs and damage the tourist sector' in region


Strike ballot at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in row over job cuts

15 August 2023
Strike ballot at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in row over job cuts

Strike ballot at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in row over job cuts

15 August 2023

Ballot for industrial action is taking place over compulsory redundancies


Consultation on strategic plan for Highland adult services

14 August 2023
Consultation on strategic plan for Highland adult services

Consultation on strategic plan for Highland adult services

14 August 2023

NHS Highland and Highland Council are engaging on a strategic plan for adult health and social care services.


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