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‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

A councillor has hit out at what he claims are “blanket 20mph speed limits across the Highlands” and has called on the council to end their roll-out.

Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

Flood alerts have been issued to parts of the Highlands and Moray, amid forecasts for heavy showers in some areas.

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Failure to bring back a late night train linking Inverness with Ross-shire communities is having an “affect on the city’s night-time economy”.

A9 roadworks to cause disruption near Slochd

Resurfacing work is set to cause disruption for motorists on the A9 south of Inverness next week.

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester today have been cancelled.

Highland Council bus service transports more than 50,000 in first year

More than 50,000 passengers were able to take advantage of Highland Council’s in-house bus service in its first year of operation.

Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

A lifeboat was scrambled from North Kessock last night after a yacht’s engine failed.

Inverness business leaders believe questions remain over Academy Street plan

Business leaders have been reacting to a study of the potential impact of planned changes to Academy Street in Inverness.

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

Emergency services including three Inverness fire units and a heavy rescue unit attend crash, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.

Motion lodged in bid to boost A96 dualling conversation in Holyrood

A Highland MSP has lodged a motion in Holyrood seeking a debate on progress over dualling the A96 and building the Nairn bypass.

Power line upgrades set to disrupt A82 drivers and Great Glen Way walkers, warns SSEN

Major power line upgrade works are set to cause disruption on the A82 and Great Glen Way in May, electrical engineers have warned.

Concerns as Tomahurich Bridge set to close for repairs amidst Torvean Swing Bridge troubles

Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that one of the two swing bridges over the Caledonian Canal is to close for three weeks next month.

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Calls are being made for Highland Council to scrap the plan after the results of the economic impact assessment.

Temporary walkway installed in road on busy Inverness street

A temporary pathway has been installed on the road next to the Northern Meeting Park while major refurbishment work is carried out.

UPDATE: Jinxed Torvean Swing Bridge reopens two days after latest fault strikes

The troubled Torvean Swing Bridge has reopened to traffic after its latest fault forced closure.

Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

ScotRail says a broken down train on the Highland Mainline will cause “major disruption” for passengers through this morning.

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

ScotRail staff shortages are again causing disruption for train passengers travelling between Inverness and Caithness.

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‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

A9 roadworks to cause disruption near Slochd

A9 roadworks to cause disruption near Slochd

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

Highland Council bus service transports more than 50,000 in first year

Highland Council bus service transports more than 50,000 in first year

Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

Inverness business leaders believe questions remain over Academy Street plan

Inverness business leaders believe questions remain over Academy Street plan

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

Motion lodged in bid to boost A96 dualling conversation in Holyrood

Motion lodged in bid to boost A96 dualling conversation in Holyrood

Power line upgrades set to disrupt A82 drivers and Great Glen Way walkers, warns SSEN

Power line upgrades set to disrupt A82 drivers and Great Glen Way walkers, warns SSEN

Concerns as Tomahurich Bridge set to close for repairs amidst Torvean Swing Bridge troubles

Concerns as Tomahurich Bridge set to close for repairs amidst Torvean Swing Bridge troubles

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Temporary walkway installed in road on busy Inverness street

Temporary walkway installed in road on busy Inverness street

UPDATE: Jinxed Torvean Swing Bridge reopens two days after latest fault strikes

UPDATE: Jinxed Torvean Swing Bridge reopens two days after latest fault strikes

Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

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