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Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east
A fallen tree has halted train services between Inverness and Aberdeen as heavy snow causes havoc on rail and roads across the north and Highlands.
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Staffing crisis forces cancellation of S2 classes at school
Challenging staff shortages caused by teacher illness, job vacancies and "very limited cover" forced a Highland school to close to S2 classes today.
Reopening of an Inverness hospital ward marks start of new era in delivering dementia care in the Highlands
New Craigs Hospital’s Ruthven Ward receives a £350,000 specialist renovation designed to meet the unique needs of people with dementia.
Highland road between Beauly and Drumnadrochit closed due to adverse weather
The A833 Culnakirk Road between Beauly and Drumnadrochit has been deemed impassable and is now closed to traffic, Police Scotland has announced.
PICTURES: Snow scenes provide beautiful photo opportunities for Highland residents
The Arctic blast may have brought an early taste of winter, but it also delighted many Highlanders with its spectacular effect on the landscape.
Takeaways plan sparks concern over busy road junction
Concerns have been raised over the possible impact of two proposed hot food takeaways on a busy Inverness road junction.
Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend
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.
BT to axe 4 city centre phone kiosks and replace with superfast free wi-fi Street Hubs
Several city centre phone boxes could be replaced by free superfast broadband ‘Street Hubs’ after plans were lodged with Highland Council.
A9 restricted near Daviot and Tore roundabout due to jack-knifed lorry and broken down vehicle
Motorists travelling on the A9 north and south of Inverness are set to experience delays this morning due to two separate incidents.
UPDATE: Police appeal after death of man (49) in four-vehicle A9 crash at Ballinluig
Road Policing officers are appealing for information after a man died in a crash on the A9 south of Pitlochry yesterday morning.
Met Office snow warning extended by more than 24 hours
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
Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.
Man dies after four-vehicle crash on A9
A man has died following a crash involving a lorry and three other vehicles on the A9 near Ballinluig.
Police appeal for information after wheelie bin used to steal large quantity of alcohol from Inverness football club
Police are appealing for information after thieves broke into an Inverness football club and stole a large quantity of alcohol using a wheelie bin.
Satisfactory report card returned on Inverness primary school following inspection
Inspectors are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and have highlighted some areas to concentrate on.
15 stitches used to seal wound after jail cell single-punch knock out
Attacker was being kept awake by cellmate “acting erratically and talking to himself”.
Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your fundraising heroes
Give back to the outstanding fundraisers in your community with a Heroes nomination
Sale of historic Inverness church falls through after 12 months of negotiations
The Old High Church will now be re-advertised for sale.
Sale of A-listed Old High Church falls through after prospective buyer is unable to produce funds, says Church of Scotland
The sale of Inverness’s oldest building has fallen through 12 months after it was first agreed.
Why this Inverness pub has been crowned Scotland’s best led-music venue
The P&J spoke to MacGregor's owner Bruce MacGregor, after the bar won the accolade for a second time.