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A9 works in Caithness to see 10mph overnight convoys

Works to improve the surface of the A9 near Dunbeath will see 10mph convoys and lane closures from next week.

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.

‘You are on line 944 out of 1665’: Thurso man still waiting for compensation over cancelled flight

Geoff Simpson’s message to Eastern Airways is: “If you’re not going to do a decent job, just get out of the road and let somebody come in that will.”

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

A police crackdown on poor driving on the NC500 in Sutherland and Caithness snared almost two dozen motorists at the weekend.

Reliability of Wick/Aberdeen flights put at 86% over 12-month period

Reliability on the Wick/Aberdeen air link was running at up to 90 per cent at the start of this year before dropping to 72 per cent in March.

Drivers face four nights of road closures on A9 at Latheron

Motorists are facing road closures on the A9 at Latheron because of resurfacing being carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.

Drivers likely to face delays as refurbishment work starts on bridge carrying A9 in Sutherland

Work on Strathsteven Bridge, south of Brora, is set to begin on Monday, May 26, and will last for five weeks.

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Works to repair a Sutherland bridge on the North Coast 500 route have reached a major milestone, Highland Council has announced.

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council has awarded a new seven-figure contract aimed at tackling potholes and other road repairs.

Elon Musk’s Skylink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including two in Caithness.

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A9 works in Caithness to see 10mph overnight convoys

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

‘You are on line 944 out of 1665’: Thurso man still waiting for compensation over cancelled flight

‘You are on line 944 out of 1665’: Thurso man still waiting for compensation over cancelled flight

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

Reliability of Wick/Aberdeen flights put at 86% over 12-month period

Reliability of Wick/Aberdeen flights put at 86% over 12-month period

Drivers face four nights of road closures on A9 at Latheron

Drivers face four nights of road closures on A9 at Latheron

Drivers likely to face delays as refurbishment work starts on bridge carrying A9 in Sutherland

Drivers likely to face delays as refurbishment work starts on bridge carrying A9 in Sutherland

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Elon Musk’s Skylink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Skylink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

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