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‘Maddening’ lack of progress over ‘Tain cone saga’ slammed

‘Maddening’ lack of progress over ‘Tain cone saga’ slammed

‘Maddening’ lack of progress over ‘Tain cone saga’ slammed

18 July 2025

Furious residents and councillors have hit out at a “maddening” lack of progress in fixing a notorious sink-hole that has plagued the heart of Tain.


German tourist pleads guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving after driving on wrong side of road near Rogart

German tourist pleads guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving after driving on wrong side of road near Rogart

German tourist pleads guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving after driving on wrong side of road near Rogart

16 July 2025

A German tourist’s navigation system was faulty and directed him up a narrow track before he realised the error.


New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

16 July 2025

A new zero-emission, low-cost electric bus service is now linking Inverness and Thurso for the first time.


Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

15 July 2025

Trains between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness and Wick to Inverness have been cancelled this morning.


Lifeline road reopens and two taken to hospital after two-vehicle smash

Lifeline road reopens and two taken to hospital after two-vehicle smash

Lifeline road reopens and two taken to hospital after two-vehicle smash

14 July 2025

Two people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on a vital trunk road, which has now reopened.


Emergency services on scene after two-vehicle crash closes A99

Emergency services on scene after two-vehicle crash closes A99

Emergency services on scene after two-vehicle crash closes A99

14 July 2025

The crash, which occurred shortly before 1.50pm, closed the A99 both ways between Latheron and Lybster.


‘Astonishing’ 450% jump in A9 speeding ‘is appalling’

‘Astonishing’ 450% jump in A9 speeding ‘is appalling’

‘Astonishing’ 450% jump in A9 speeding ‘is appalling’

14 July 2025

Sky-rocketing speeding figures on the A9 have sparked calls for action from “shocked” and “astonished” local figures.


MARK GILBERT COLUMN: I thought a lick of paint would suffice but Highland Council opted for an £11 million new Naver Bridge

MARK GILBERT COLUMN: I thought a lick of paint would suffice but Highland Council opted for an £11 million new Naver Bridge

MARK GILBERT COLUMN: I thought a lick of paint would suffice but Highland Council opted for an £11 million new Naver Bridge

06 July 2025

Work on the new bridge over the River Naver started around 48 weeks ago but it already seems like a lot longer.


No waiting rules on local road set to lift as filmmakers move on

No waiting rules on local road set to lift as filmmakers move on

No waiting rules on local road set to lift as filmmakers move on

06 July 2025

Traffic restrictions are set to be lifted at a site used for filming a major blockbuster film.


REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

04 July 2025

New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.


The history of the railway in posters - secretary of Far North Line Community Rail Partnership to give presentation at Helmsdale in celebration of Railway 200

The history of the railway in posters - secretary of Far North Line Community Rail Partnership to give presentation at Helmsdale in celebration of Railway 200

The history of the railway in posters - secretary of Far North Line Community Rail Partnership to give presentation at Helmsdale in celebration of Railway 200

03 July 2025

Michael Willmot is to give a PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Railway History Told Through Posters’.


Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

03 July 2025

Contractors say they are tweaking the work programme to cater for the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, the Black Isle Show and the Moy Country Fair.


750 motorists spoken to during high-vis police patrols at major tourist hotspots

750 motorists spoken to during high-vis police patrols at major tourist hotspots

750 motorists spoken to during high-vis police patrols at major tourist hotspots

02 July 2025

High-visibility police patrols have spoken to hundreds of motorists at major Highland tourist hot-spots in a bid to cut serious crashes in the region.


Trio of new directors appointed at Highlands and Islands Airports

Trio of new directors appointed at Highlands and Islands Airports

Trio of new directors appointed at Highlands and Islands Airports

01 July 2025

The new directors will fill previously vacant posts overseeing airport operations, operational support, and safety & compliance.


Far North Line reopens after 3-week closure north of Dingwall to allow £11.5m track upgrade

Far North Line reopens after 3-week closure north of Dingwall to allow £11.5m track upgrade

Far North Line reopens after 3-week closure north of Dingwall to allow £11.5m track upgrade

30 June 2025

Train services on the Far North Line north of Dingwall have resumed after three weeks of essential engineering work.


A9 to close overnight for road surfacing works at Portgower

A9 to close overnight for road surfacing works at Portgower

A9 to close overnight for road surfacing works at Portgower

26 June 2025

Amnesty periods will be in place overnight to allow motorists to continue their journeys.


Carers step out to raise funds for Sutherland care home minibus

Carers step out to raise funds for Sutherland care home minibus

Carers step out to raise funds for Sutherland care home minibus

26 June 2025

Oversteps Care Home in Dornoch is hoping to raise £40,000 to buy a minibus.


Dornoch set to get yellow lines as Highland Council moves to crack down on indiscriminate parking

Dornoch set to get yellow lines as Highland Council moves to crack down on indiscriminate parking

Dornoch set to get yellow lines as Highland Council moves to crack down on indiscriminate parking

26 June 2025

Highland Council is in the final stages of designing an ‘experimental traffic regulation order’ for Dornoch.


£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

26 June 2025

BEAR Scotland says it is taking major events like the Black Isle Show and Belladrum music festival into consideration in its roadworks masterplan.


A96 overnight surfacing improvements near Inverness Airport to begin this week

A96 overnight surfacing improvements near Inverness Airport to begin this week

A96 overnight surfacing improvements near Inverness Airport to begin this week

24 June 2025

A96 overnight surfacing improvements near Inverness Airport are set to begin later this month.


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