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‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

02 August 2024
‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

02 August 2024

An emergency landing at Inverness Airport yesterday was caused by a bird strike, airline KLM has confirmed.


July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

01 August 2024
July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

01 August 2024

Much of the Highlands was cooler and greyer than normal in July but not particularly wet, the Met Office has said.


Emergency declared by KLM jet airliner on final approach to Inverness Airport

01 August 2024
Emergency declared by KLM jet airliner on final approach to Inverness Airport

Emergency declared by KLM jet airliner on final approach to Inverness Airport

01 August 2024

Emergency services were scrambled to Inverness Airport after the jet declared an emergency and aborted its landing less than 400ft above the runway.


KLM Amsterdam flight cancellation causes disruption to Highland air passengers

01 August 2024
KLM Amsterdam flight cancellation causes disruption to Highland air passengers

KLM Amsterdam flight cancellation causes disruption to Highland air passengers

01 August 2024

Airline passengers travelling from the Highlands to the Netherlands were facing disruption on Thursday afternoon after a KLM flight was cancelled.


‘Can’t guarantee bin strikes won’t impact homes and businesses’, Highland Council warns

31 July 2024
‘Can’t guarantee bin strikes won’t impact homes and businesses’, Highland Council warns

‘Can’t guarantee bin strikes won’t impact homes and businesses’, Highland Council warns

31 July 2024

Bin strikes could impact collections from homes and businesses in the Highlands, the council has warned after unions announced an eight-day walkout.


8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

31 July 2024
8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

31 July 2024

An eight-day bin strike could hit bin collections in the Highlands next month after pay talks stalled.


‘Better aircraft with longer ranges’ being promised after air ambulance contract awarded

29 July 2024
‘Better aircraft with longer ranges’ being promised after air ambulance contract awarded

‘Better aircraft with longer ranges’ being promised after air ambulance contract awarded

29 July 2024

New air ambulances with better ranges and performance are being promised after the latest contract to provide the vital service was awarded.


Police appeal for help tracing teenager missing from Newtonmore

11 July 2024
Police appeal for help tracing teenager missing from Newtonmore

Police appeal for help tracing teenager missing from Newtonmore

11 July 2024

Police appealing for anyone who has seen teen who went missing on Tuesday to get in touch


Piri-piri chicken takeaway plans for Inverness city centre move step closer

11 July 2024
Piri-piri chicken takeaway plans for Inverness city centre move step closer

Piri-piri chicken takeaway plans for Inverness city centre move step closer

11 July 2024

Proposals for a new piri-piri chicken restaurant in the heart of Inverness are a step nearer reality after the latest planning application was lodged.


MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024
MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024

A Conservative with strong Highland connections is reportedly considering a bid for the party's soon to be vacant Scottish leadership post.


Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

08 July 2024
Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

08 July 2024

The number has risen sharply in five years and mental health advocates think this is driven by better support and efforts to destigmatise.


WATCH: Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise Inverness bar performance

08 July 2024
WATCH: Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise Inverness bar performance

WATCH: Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise Inverness bar performance

08 July 2024

Revellers in an Inverness pub were treated to a surprise performance by chart-topper Rag’n’Bone Man when he popped into their bar.


UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

06 July 2024
UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

06 July 2024

Rail passengers using the Highland Mainline face disruption until the end of the day, train bosses are now warning.


SNP’s Drew Hendry concedes defeat in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency election

06 July 2024
SNP’s Drew Hendry concedes defeat in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency election

SNP’s Drew Hendry concedes defeat in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency election

06 July 2024

The SNP’s Drew Hendry has conceded defeat in his bid to be re-elected as an MP.


Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

06 July 2024
Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

06 July 2024

Rail passengers were facing further disruption on the Highland Mainline on Saturday morning after a broken down train blocked the track overnight.


Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

05 July 2024
Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

05 July 2024

A yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

04 July 2024
Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

04 July 2024

Emergency plan agreed by park authority but claim just importing caper would be cheaper and more effective


Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024
Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024

A new voluntary £40 pass for campervanners & motorhome owners visiting the Highlands has sparked heated reaction from residents and travellers alike.


Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

01 July 2024
Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

01 July 2024

The initiative is already helping hungry families in London - and operator is eager to set up similar initiatives at the northern ends of its route.


New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024
New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024

A new voluntary scheme has launched aimed at encouraging campervanners visiting the region to contribute towards the cost of tourist infrastructure.


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