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Have your say over new National Care Service, Highland public urged

23 May 2023
Have your say over new National Care Service, Highland public urged

Have your say over new National Care Service, Highland public urged

23 May 2023

HIGHLAND residents will get the chance to have their say on how a new National Care Service should work at public meetings this summer.


Missing Dingwall man found, police confirm

23 May 2023
Missing Dingwall man found, police confirm

Missing Dingwall man found, police confirm

23 May 2023

A MISSING Ross-shire man who disappeared while in Aviemore at the weekend has been traced, police have confirmed.


Highland households throwing vast quantities of recyclables into general waste

23 May 2023
Highland households throwing vast quantities of recyclables into general waste

Highland households throwing vast quantities of recyclables into general waste

23 May 2023

OVER a third of household waste in the Highlands is needlessly going to landfill instead of being recycled or composted, new figures have revealed.


Facemask use in health sites lowered to pre-pandemic levels, says Scottish Government

16 May 2023
Facemask use in health sites lowered to pre-pandemic levels, says Scottish Government

Facemask use in health sites lowered to pre-pandemic levels, says Scottish Government

16 May 2023

FACEMASKS will no longer be advised for people in health settings, after the Scottish Government announced a return to pre-pandemic guidance.


A95 trunk road closed in both directions after early morning crash by Boat of Garten

14 May 2023
A95 trunk road closed in both directions after early morning crash by Boat of Garten

A95 trunk road closed in both directions after early morning crash by Boat of Garten

14 May 2023

A95 still shut this morning following one-vehicle crash at around 3.30am


Collapse of Highland housebuilder caused by supply issues, rising prices and labour shortages, says director

11 May 2023
Collapse of Highland housebuilder caused by supply issues, rising prices and labour shortages, says director

Collapse of Highland housebuilder caused by supply issues, rising prices and labour shortages, says director

11 May 2023

Rising prices, labour shortages, supply issues and "significant" order cancellations caused the collapse, its director told devastated customers.


'Life savings lost' after collapse of Highland housebuilder

10 May 2023
'Life savings lost' after collapse of Highland housebuilder

'Life savings lost' after collapse of Highland housebuilder

10 May 2023

DEVASTATED customers say they've lost their life savings after the collapse of a housebuilder saw their home ownership dream turn into a nightmare.


Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

09 May 2023
Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

Highland housebuilder Ptarmigan Homes collapses

09 May 2023

A HIGHLAND housebuilder has gone into liquidation barely six years after it rose from the ashes of another bust developer in the region.


Highland drivers urged to support new 20mph limits as roll-out begins

28 April 2023
Highland drivers urged to support new 20mph limits as roll-out begins

Highland drivers urged to support new 20mph limits as roll-out begins

28 April 2023

NEW reduced 20mph speed limits in Highland villages and towns will save lives if drivers stick to them, a senior councillor has said.


Highland Hospice seeks Ness Factor stars – with slot on stage at Belladrum up for grabs

22 April 2023
Highland Hospice seeks Ness Factor stars – with slot on stage at Belladrum up for grabs

Highland Hospice seeks Ness Factor stars – with slot on stage at Belladrum up for grabs

22 April 2023

THE search is on to find singing superstars at Ness Factor – with a coveted slot on the bill at next year's Belladrum for the lucky winner.


Three wards closed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness due to Covid and scabies outbreaks

20 April 2023
Three wards closed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness due to Covid and scabies outbreaks

Three wards closed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness due to Covid and scabies outbreaks

20 April 2023

Three wards are closed due to Covid-19, with a fourth shut to new admissions due to scabies; wards in Wick and Golspie hospitals also hit by Covid.


Will Northern Lights appear in Highlands tonight? Met Office says chances are high

20 April 2023
Will Northern Lights appear in Highlands tonight? Met Office says chances are high

Will Northern Lights appear in Highlands tonight? Met Office says chances are high

20 April 2023

There is a "growing" chance the aurora will light up Highland skies on Thursday – with a new moon and clear weather making for perfect conditions.


Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

20 April 2023
Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

20 April 2023

PRESSURES that have led to operation cancellations at Raigmore "highlight again why the Highlands needs a new hospital", says an MSP.


WATCH: Highland climber lives on McDonald's burger meat for 8 weeks

18 April 2023
WATCH: Highland climber lives on McDonald's burger meat for 8 weeks

WATCH: Highland climber lives on McDonald's burger meat for 8 weeks

18 April 2023

Move over Super Size Me, there's a new challenger in town after Dave MacLeod embarked on an 'extreme diet' experiment


'Extreme' wildfire risk in Highlands amid soaring temperatures

18 April 2023
'Extreme' wildfire risk in Highlands amid soaring temperatures

'Extreme' wildfire risk in Highlands amid soaring temperatures

18 April 2023

HIGHLANDERS have been warned that there is an "extreme risk" of wildfires in northern Scotland – as gorgeous weather sends the mercury soaring.


Highlands hotter than the Mediterranean after recording warmest day of year

17 April 2023
Highlands hotter than the Mediterranean after recording warmest day of year

Highlands hotter than the Mediterranean after recording warmest day of year

17 April 2023

THE Highlands have recorded their hottest day of the year so far – outstripping holiday hot spots in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean!


Highland motorists caught doing almost 100mph in speeding crackdown

17 April 2023
Highland motorists caught doing almost 100mph in speeding crackdown

Highland motorists caught doing almost 100mph in speeding crackdown

17 April 2023

RECKLESS motorists were caught doing almost 100mph during a police crackdown in the Highlands at the weekend.


UPDATE: Man (65) killed in crash on A835, police confirm

15 April 2023
UPDATE: Man (65) killed in crash on A835, police confirm

UPDATE: Man (65) killed in crash on A835, police confirm

15 April 2023

A MAN has died following a major crash on a Highland trunk road, police have confirmed.


Major Highland road closed following crash between car and motorbike

15 April 2023
Major Highland road closed following crash between car and motorbike

Major Highland road closed following crash between car and motorbike

15 April 2023

The A835 has been shut to all traffic near Garve since 11.10am following a crash between a car and motorbike and remained closed as of 4.10pm.


WATCH: Aviemore to be hotter than the Mediterranean next week?

13 April 2023
WATCH: Aviemore to be hotter than the Mediterranean next week?

WATCH: Aviemore to be hotter than the Mediterranean next week?

13 April 2023

Met Office is forecasting temperatures topping 20C in Aviemore and 21C in Altnaharra thanks to the Foehn Effect – beating the French Riviera.


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