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Motorists stuck on snow-bound A9 at Helmsdale, warns Traffic Scotland

18 January 2024
Motorists stuck on snow-bound A9 at Helmsdale, warns Traffic Scotland

Motorists stuck on snow-bound A9 at Helmsdale, warns Traffic Scotland

18 January 2024

'Several vehicles' have become stranded on the busy A9 trunk road due to heavy and drifting snow, Traffic Scotland has warned.


Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

18 January 2024
Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

18 January 2024

Police have urged motorists to take extra care, after heavy snow and drifting left some roads in such poor condition even ploughs have had trouble.


'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

17 January 2024
'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

17 January 2024

"Do you really need to travel?", Highlanders have been asked amid a heightened amber snow alert and Met Office warnings of "significant" fresh totals.


Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

17 January 2024
Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

17 January 2024

A heightened amber warning has been issued amid forecasts of even heavier snowfalls and drifting snow.


'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

17 January 2024
'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

17 January 2024

Avalanche risks on Highland peaks are now "considerable", mountain-goers have been warned in the wake of heavy snowfall.


Heavy snow 'starting to affect' busy Highland trunk roads

16 January 2024
Heavy snow 'starting to affect' busy Highland trunk roads

Heavy snow 'starting to affect' busy Highland trunk roads

16 January 2024

Heavy snow is starting to impact several Highland trunk roads, Traffic Scotland has revealed.


Police plea to Highland motorists to rethink planned journeys amid 'heavy snowfall' and 'challenging' conditions

16 January 2024
Police plea to Highland motorists to rethink planned journeys amid 'heavy snowfall' and 'challenging' conditions

Police plea to Highland motorists to rethink planned journeys amid 'heavy snowfall' and 'challenging' conditions

16 January 2024

Motorists have been urged to take extra care and consider if journeys are necessary amid "challenging" ongoing wintry conditions on Highland roads.


£15,000 cannabis haul seized in Highlands thanks to police sniffer dog Chief

14 January 2024
£15,000 cannabis haul seized in Highlands thanks to police sniffer dog Chief

£15,000 cannabis haul seized in Highlands thanks to police sniffer dog Chief

14 January 2024

Chief has helped officers remove £15,000 worth of cannabis from region's streets


Busy A9 junction to close as £1.3m night-time resurfacing project nears finish

13 January 2024
Busy A9 junction to close as £1.3m night-time resurfacing project nears finish

Busy A9 junction to close as £1.3m night-time resurfacing project nears finish

13 January 2024

A busy A9 road junction in Easter Ross is to be closed at night while a major £1.3m roadworks project near Alness is finally completed.


Sutherland braces for snow and ice after Met Office yellow warning issued

12 January 2024
Sutherland braces for snow and ice after Met Office yellow warning issued

Sutherland braces for snow and ice after Met Office yellow warning issued

12 January 2024

A snow and ice warning has been issued for the Highlands this weekend.


'The Traitors Effect' sparking rise in rail passengers to Inverness, claims Trainline

12 January 2024
'The Traitors Effect' sparking rise in rail passengers to Inverness, claims Trainline

'The Traitors Effect' sparking rise in rail passengers to Inverness, claims Trainline

12 January 2024

A train booking website has credited BBC smash hit The Traitors with a rise in the number of people travelling by rail to Inverness.


HiJOBS is the ticket to job opportunities in 2024

10 January 2024
HiJOBS is the ticket to job opportunities in 2024

HiJOBS is the ticket to job opportunities in 2024

10 January 2024

Thinking of a change of job or career in 2024? The leading recruitment website HiJOBS is just the ticket.


Hundreds sign petitions calling for Prince Andrew to be stripped of Earl of Inverness title over Jeffrey Epstein links

07 January 2024
Hundreds sign petitions calling for Prince Andrew to be stripped of Earl of Inverness title over Jeffrey Epstein links

Hundreds sign petitions calling for Prince Andrew to be stripped of Earl of Inverness title over Jeffrey Epstein links

07 January 2024

The long-running petitions have seen a surge in new signatures after US court documents brought fresh attention to Andrew and Epstein's connections.


'Don't bin Christmas trees, recycle them instead,' urges Highland Council

07 January 2024
'Don't bin Christmas trees, recycle them instead,' urges Highland Council

'Don't bin Christmas trees, recycle them instead,' urges Highland Council

07 January 2024

Now that festive decorations have been taken down residents have been urged by Highland Council to recycle their Christmas trees.


Missing Northumbria man who was thought to be in the Highlands has been found, Police Scotland confirms

06 January 2024
Missing Northumbria man who was thought to be in the Highlands has been found, Police Scotland confirms

Missing Northumbria man who was thought to be in the Highlands has been found, Police Scotland confirms

06 January 2024

A missing man from Northumbria who police thought may have travelled to Dornoch has been traced, police have confirmed.


'I have no game plan' – Highland contestant hopes to win BBC's The Traitors to pay off mortgage on family home

03 January 2024
'I have no game plan' – Highland contestant hopes to win BBC's The Traitors to pay off mortgage on family home

'I have no game plan' – Highland contestant hopes to win BBC's The Traitors to pay off mortgage on family home

03 January 2024

Tracey (58), from Inverness, was inspired to sign up for series two because "it was the best game show I've seen for a long time".


'I want to be a Traitor!' – Inverness hopeful speaks after being revealed as a contestant in BBC smash The Traitors

03 January 2024
'I want to be a Traitor!' – Inverness hopeful speaks after being revealed as a contestant in BBC smash The Traitors

'I want to be a Traitor!' – Inverness hopeful speaks after being revealed as a contestant in BBC smash The Traitors

03 January 2024

BBC smash hit The Traitors returns to screens tonight (Wednesday) and two of the hopefuls eyeing up the £120,000 prize hail from Inverness.


2 Highland hopefuls among 22 contestants in BBC's The Traitors series two

03 January 2024
2 Highland hopefuls among 22 contestants in BBC's The Traitors series two

2 Highland hopefuls among 22 contestants in BBC's The Traitors series two

03 January 2024

Smash BBC series The Traitors returns to airwaves tonight (Wednesday) and joining the 22 hopefuls battling it out will be two Inverness contestants.


Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024
Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024

NHS Highland has been ordered to apologise to a patient and their spouse after failings resulted in medication being administered twice.


'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

03 January 2024
'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

03 January 2024

Dashcam footage and witnesses are being sought by police investigating a "serious" three-car crash on the A9 on Hogmanay.


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