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SCHOOL CLOSURES: Severe roads force hundreds to stay home again

16 December 2022
SCHOOL CLOSURES: Severe roads force hundreds to stay home again

SCHOOL CLOSURES: Severe roads force hundreds to stay home again

16 December 2022

More icy havoc on the roads as pupils forced to stay at home due to lack of school transport.


School closure list for Thursday, December 15 as 'severe' road conditions take toll in Sutherland

15 December 2022
School closure list for Thursday, December 15 as 'severe' road conditions take toll in Sutherland

School closure list for Thursday, December 15 as 'severe' road conditions take toll in Sutherland

15 December 2022

Severe road conditions are again preventing many children and some staff from getting to schools in Sutherland and the wider Highlands.


Another Sutherland school hit by bad weather closure

14 December 2022
Another Sutherland school hit by bad weather closure

Another Sutherland school hit by bad weather closure

14 December 2022

A number of schools have been closed for the afternoon in addition to this morning's announcements.


Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

14 December 2022
Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

14 December 2022

Low income pensioners urged to act quickly to claim Pension Credit before this Sunday’s deadline to avoid losing out on a cost of living payment


Cold snap havoc for pupils in Sutherland

14 December 2022
Cold snap havoc for pupils in Sutherland

Cold snap havoc for pupils in Sutherland

14 December 2022

Bad weather and consequent severe road conditions are playing havoc in some areas again today.


What did this Highland polar bear's birthday cake contain?

13 December 2022
What did this Highland polar bear's birthday cake contain?

What did this Highland polar bear's birthday cake contain?

13 December 2022

The ice cake concocted for the special occasion went down a treat with the cub.


WEATHER WOES: 'If you pass one of our gritter crews give them a toot or wave of encouragement, they deserve it'

13 December 2022
WEATHER WOES: 'If you pass one of our gritter crews give them a toot or wave of encouragement, they deserve it'

WEATHER WOES: 'If you pass one of our gritter crews give them a toot or wave of encouragement, they deserve it'

13 December 2022

The cold snap has created challenges on roads and pavements across the region and prompted a warning from overstretched Highland Council.


Football stadium to host 'community kitchen' to tackle cost of living crisis

11 December 2022
Football stadium to host 'community kitchen' to tackle cost of living crisis

Football stadium to host 'community kitchen' to tackle cost of living crisis

11 December 2022

The club's charitable foundation hopes to play a part tackling the cost of living crisis and providing a warm space and hot meal for people in need.


UPDATE: A9 Kessock Bridge closure followed concern for person

11 December 2022
UPDATE: A9 Kessock Bridge closure followed concern for person

UPDATE: A9 Kessock Bridge closure followed concern for person

11 December 2022

The bridge was closed for over two hours on Thursday evening.


Tribute to a stalwart of Tain Royal British Legion

10 December 2022
Tribute to a stalwart of Tain Royal British Legion

Tribute to a stalwart of Tain Royal British Legion

10 December 2022

Tributes have been paid to a Tain Royal British Legion stalwart who has passed away.


Met Office weather warning for snow and ice in Highlands extended again

10 December 2022
Met Office weather warning for snow and ice in Highlands extended again

Met Office weather warning for snow and ice in Highlands extended again

10 December 2022

Weather warning for snow and ice is extended yet again.


UPDATE: Kessock Bridge re-opens after incident

08 December 2022
UPDATE: Kessock Bridge re-opens after incident

UPDATE: Kessock Bridge re-opens after incident

08 December 2022

The closure had caused inevitable tailbacks.


Merged colleges get new name: UHI North, West and Hebrides

08 December 2022
Merged colleges get new name: UHI North, West and Hebrides

Merged colleges get new name: UHI North, West and Hebrides

08 December 2022

9000 students, 600 staff and 19 learning centres with campuses stretching from Caithness to Ross and Cromarty and the Outer Hebrides.


Highland gamekeeping lecturer (27) from Kinlochbervie is a true trailblazer

07 December 2022
Highland gamekeeping lecturer (27) from Kinlochbervie is a true trailblazer

Highland gamekeeping lecturer (27) from Kinlochbervie is a true trailblazer

07 December 2022

'If I can do it, anyone can!' says Sophie.


Increased sales volume predicted by Highland dealership

04 December 2022
Increased sales volume predicted by Highland dealership

Increased sales volume predicted by Highland dealership

04 December 2022

Turnover and pre-tax profit increased for a Highland car dealership last year.


Snow warning for Highlands as Met Office issues weather alert for next week

03 December 2022
Snow warning for Highlands as Met Office issues weather alert for next week

Snow warning for Highlands as Met Office issues weather alert for next week

03 December 2022

The Met Office has today issued a weather warning for snow in the Highlands next week.


Highland castle grabs spotlight in BBC reality TV show

01 December 2022
Highland castle grabs spotlight in BBC reality TV show

Highland castle grabs spotlight in BBC reality TV show

01 December 2022

Intrigue, back-stabbing and murder might seem unlikely ingredients for a major publicity boost for a posh Highland venue.


Report to fiscal after body found near road in Wester Ross

01 December 2022
Report to fiscal after body found near road in Wester Ross

Report to fiscal after body found near road in Wester Ross

01 December 2022

A body has been found near a Wester Ross road, it has been confirmed.


Rare breeds sale triggers some 'grade A' trade at Dingwall.

29 November 2022
Rare breeds sale triggers some 'grade A' trade at Dingwall.

Rare breeds sale triggers some 'grade A' trade at Dingwall.

29 November 2022

The sale saw plenty of interest.


Highland Council in-house bus company plan update welcomed

29 November 2022
Highland Council in-house bus company plan update welcomed

Highland Council in-house bus company plan update welcomed

29 November 2022

Members of Highland Council’s Redesign Board have been updated on plans for the local authority to launch its in-house bus company in January.


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