Transport

A MAN has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A9 north of Blair Atholl closed the road in both directions this morning.

A welcome new addition to public transport services for the residents of Dornoch is about to take to the streets.

RECKLESS motorists were caught doing almost 100mph on parts of the North Coast 500 during a police crackdown – and at almost 90mph near Helmsdale.

A MAN has died following a major crash on a Highland trunk road, police have confirmed.

The A835 has been shut to all traffic near Garve since 11.10am following a crash between a car and motorbike and remained closed as of 3.30pm.

The resurfacing and associated work will involve use of a convoy system for safety reasons at various times although the route will remain open.

Inglis Lyon, managing director of Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd (HIAL) has announced his intention to step down from his role this summer.

FERRY sailings will restart on the Ullapool-Stornoway service at 5.30pm today ­– 48 hours after an engine fault that caused massive travel disruption.

YET more ferry cancellations were confirmed on the Ullapool-Stornoway route on Wednesday as ongoing engine problems continued to cause major issues.

ALL ferries in and out of Ullapool today have been cancelled due to engine problems – and the first sailing out of Stornoway tomorrow is also axed.

Officers are eager to speak to witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage following the crash between a car and lorry near Latheron on Monday.

CalMac has warned of further disruption on its Ullapool-Stornoway route over continuing engine issues with the MV Loch Seaforth.

People are being invited to give their views on how transport can be improved in the Highlands and Islands.

RECKLESS motorists were caught doing speeds of up to 115mph during a week-long police crackdown across the Highlands.

MOTORISTS heading for Highland beauty spots this Easter are being urged to park responsibly.

The claim comes as the council prepares to review the existing formula for allocating road repair budgets across the region.

The new vehicle purchase was made possible thanks to a 'plugged in communities' grant

A pilot project run by Highland Council to provide in-house bus services could be expanded to include more routes.

Emergency services were sent to the scene at around 8pm last night.

Highland road users will be keen to see action quickly on delayed roads projects.