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Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

28 November 2024
Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

28 November 2024

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).


Thousands of Sutherland residents hit by power cut

28 November 2024
Thousands of Sutherland residents hit by power cut

Thousands of Sutherland residents hit by power cut

28 November 2024

Almost 1000 homes and businesses in north-west Sutherland were without electricity this morning after a power cut in the early hours.


Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

27 November 2024
Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

27 November 2024

Widespread and ongoing train disruption was caused by a diesel leak that left signalling staff feeling ill from the fumes, it has emerged.


Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

26 November 2024
Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

26 November 2024

The exhibition, which features a treasure trove of photos of the line from times gone by, was a big success when it was previously held in Thurso.


Sutherland has Scotland’s quietest railway station - but is it one near you?

22 November 2024
Sutherland has Scotland’s quietest railway station - but is it one near you?

Sutherland has Scotland’s quietest railway station - but is it one near you?

22 November 2024

Eight of Scotland’s 10 least used railway stations are located in the north Highlands - including one in Sutherland which is the quietest.


Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

21 November 2024
Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

21 November 2024

Storm Bert will bring 70mph gales, snow, rain and localised flooding as a rapid thaw sets in this weekend.


Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

21 November 2024
Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

21 November 2024

An active snow and ice warning for the Highlands has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the region.


‘Store water’ advice after water works fault hits Sutherland communities

21 November 2024
‘Store water’ advice after water works fault hits Sutherland communities

‘Store water’ advice after water works fault hits Sutherland communities

21 November 2024

Communities in part of north-west Sutherland should “store some water” in case supplies are cut after a water works fault amid wintry weather.


A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

21 November 2024
A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

21 November 2024

Snow has closed a key Sutherland road linking the north coast to the south of the county.


Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

20 November 2024
Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

20 November 2024

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

20 November 2024
Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

20 November 2024

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.


'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

20 November 2024
'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

20 November 2024

Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.


Plockton nursery makes ‘good progress’ responding to improvement recommendations

19 November 2024
Plockton nursery makes ‘good progress’ responding to improvement recommendations

Plockton nursery makes ‘good progress’ responding to improvement recommendations

19 November 2024

A nursery “has made good progress” implementing improvements since inspectors made recommendations earlier this year, the Care Inspectorate has said.


WATCH: Sutherland snow and ice warning comes into force

17 November 2024
WATCH: Sutherland snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Sutherland snow and ice warning comes into force

17 November 2024

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across Sutherland.


At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

16 November 2024
At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

16 November 2024

A courier scam which conned an Inverness resident out of a five-figure sum of cash has led to a police warning to Highland residents to beware.


Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024
Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.


£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024
£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.


Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

16 November 2024
Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

16 November 2024

Coastguard volunteers are being sought in communities right across the Highlands after a recruitment drive was launched.


10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

15 November 2024
10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

15 November 2024

A snow and ice warning has been issued for the northern Highlands and Moray - with up to 10cm expected to fall in some places.


MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

15 November 2024
MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

15 November 2024

Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.


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