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16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025
16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025

Almost 16,000 homes in Scotland were already without power at lunchtime on Friday - with Storm Éowyn’s strongest winds pushing north.


Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025
Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025

A GP surgery failed to immediately refer a patient to hospital over "highly abnormal" heart readings just hours before they died of a stroke.


Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025
Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.


Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

23 January 2025
Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

23 January 2025

Police are investigating after the sudden death of a man in Cromarty.


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025
WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

21 January 2025
Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

21 January 2025

Police investigating a serious crash on the A9 that left two people in hospital have appealed for witnesses and arrested a man.


Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025
Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025

Former BBC and MFR journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands.


'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025
'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.


Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

17 January 2025
Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

17 January 2025

A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.


Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

16 January 2025
Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

16 January 2025

Rough seas have sparked the cancellation of some ferry sailings between Ullapool and Stornoway.


Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025
Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.


Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

16 January 2025
Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

16 January 2025

A Sutherland road will be closed for more than a month for "urgent repairs", Highland Council has warned.


A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025
A9 closed both ways following road crash

A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025

A road crash has closed the A9 in both directions south of Golspie, Traffic Scotland has warned.


Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

14 January 2025
Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

14 January 2025

A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025
PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.


£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025
£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 30 winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping £345,000 between them.


'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

11 January 2025
'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

11 January 2025

Hikes to employer national insurance contributions will cost Eden Court an extra £100,000 a year, it has confirmed.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025
-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

11 January 2025
WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

11 January 2025

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.


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