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WATCH: Video of massive Highland wildfire visible from space is released by RSPB

01 June 2023
WATCH: Video of massive Highland wildfire visible from space is released by RSPB

WATCH: Video of massive Highland wildfire visible from space is released by RSPB

01 June 2023

Footage shows sheer scale of wildfire larger than the surface area of nearby Loch Ness


No alcohol on 'Inverness Express' Scottish Cup final train

31 May 2023
No alcohol on 'Inverness Express' Scottish Cup final train

No alcohol on 'Inverness Express' Scottish Cup final train

31 May 2023

'Temporary' ban on booze brought in during the Covid pandemic will continue to be enforced


Resurfacing and crash barrier work to spark night-time closures at Inverness' Raigmore Interchange

28 May 2023
Resurfacing and crash barrier work to spark night-time closures at Inverness' Raigmore Interchange

Resurfacing and crash barrier work to spark night-time closures at Inverness' Raigmore Interchange

28 May 2023

The 10-night programme of works will see closures affect parts of the A96, Millburn Road and the A9 slip roads


'No more excuses over disgraceful lack of dualling progress on A9', demands MSP Fergus Ewing after deadly road claims life of teen

28 May 2023
'No more excuses over disgraceful lack of dualling progress on A9', demands MSP Fergus Ewing after deadly road claims life of teen

'No more excuses over disgraceful lack of dualling progress on A9', demands MSP Fergus Ewing after deadly road claims life of teen

28 May 2023

'DISGRACEFUL' lack of progress on lifesaving work to dual the A9 has been slammed by the MSP after another fatal crash claimed the life of a teenager.


'Serious' crash closes A9 in both directions south of Inverness

26 May 2023
'Serious' crash closes A9 in both directions south of Inverness

'Serious' crash closes A9 in both directions south of Inverness

26 May 2023

The crash occurred between Tomatin and Moy near Dalmagarry, and police have warned the road is "likely to be closed for some time".


Tourist levy bill plan welcomed by Highland Council leader

25 May 2023
Tourist levy bill plan welcomed by Highland Council leader

Tourist levy bill plan welcomed by Highland Council leader

25 May 2023

TOURIST levies may be on the cards for Highland visitors after moves by the Scottish Government were welcomed by the region's most senior councillor.


NHS Highland ordered to apologise to widowed spouse of A&E patient

25 May 2023
NHS Highland ordered to apologise to widowed spouse of A&E patient

NHS Highland ordered to apologise to widowed spouse of A&E patient

25 May 2023

An ombudsman has ordered it to improve its complaints process but also ruled that the spouse's partner received "timely and reasonable" A&E treatment.


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.


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