Home   Categories   Grid

Update me

Back to all categories

10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

15 August 2025

Delays on the Highland main line are possible after the railway was hit by some of the 10,000 lightning bolts in the north of Scotland yesterday.


550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

14 August 2025

Hundreds of homes in the Newtonmore, Kingussie and Laggan areas were without power this afternoon after an electrical cut.


£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

14 August 2025

A £50m investment is set to boost Highland Broadband’s roll-out of superfast internet to more than 150 towns and villages by the end of the year.


Strathspey Thistle gaffer Ryan Esson not getting carried away by terrific win at Buckie

Strathspey Thistle gaffer Ryan Esson not getting carried away by terrific win at Buckie

Strathspey Thistle gaffer Ryan Esson not getting carried away by terrific win at Buckie

14 August 2025

Grantown side inflict first defeat of the season on title contenders


Tributes paid to Grantown pioneer Frank Strang who put spaceport on UK map

Tributes paid to Grantown pioneer Frank Strang who put spaceport on UK map

Tributes paid to Grantown pioneer Frank Strang who put spaceport on UK map

13 August 2025

Wife Dani says: ‘Frank ripped up the rule book and lived life fearlessly’


Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

13 August 2025

A flood alert has been issued by SEPA today, with the Highlands and Moray at risk due to localised heavy rain.


Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

13 August 2025

Sponsored by SJ Highland Construction, female entrepreneurs and business leaders across the region will be celebrated at an awards ceremony.


Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

13 August 2025

The Met Office has issued a new alert for thunderstorms which could hit the Highlands and Moray today and tomorrow.


First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

12 August 2025

First Minister John Swinney has been visiting tree nursery near Elgin


Grantown care home celebrating thumbs up from Care Inspectorate

Grantown care home celebrating thumbs up from Care Inspectorate

Grantown care home celebrating thumbs up from Care Inspectorate

12 August 2025

Just one area for improvement remaining, says care report


Domestic abuser denies breach of court order claims

Domestic abuser denies breach of court order claims

Domestic abuser denies breach of court order claims

12 August 2025

A non-harassment order was imposed to protect his wife.


Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

12 August 2025

"Significant" steps have been taken to upgrade Inverness's crematorium to ensure it remains fit for purpose, a council committee will hear next week.


In the zone: latest heat map for Badenoch and Strathspey

In the zone: latest heat map for Badenoch and Strathspey

In the zone: latest heat map for Badenoch and Strathspey

12 August 2025

‘It’s not a heatwave’ says local weather guru but estates on high alert


Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

11 August 2025

Rail passengers in the Highlands look set to make big savings on tickets after it was announced that peak fares will be scrapped from next month.


Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

11 August 2025

Police searching for a missing man have revealed that his last confirmed sighting was boarding an Inverness-bound train.


Camanachd Final will be a Badenoch derby

Camanachd Final will be a Badenoch derby

Camanachd Final will be a Badenoch derby

09 August 2025

Fine 4-1 win for Newtonmore at Fort William sets up a meeting with Kingussie


BREAKING: A9 closed after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

BREAKING: A9 closed after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

BREAKING: A9 closed after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

08 August 2025

A ‘multi-vehicle’ crash has closed the A9 near Newtonmore.


Remaining biomass heating units being phased out in Highland Council homes in strath

Remaining biomass heating units being phased out in Highland Council homes in strath

Remaining biomass heating units being phased out in Highland Council homes in strath

07 August 2025

‘They do come with reliability issues and expensive repair issues’


Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

07 August 2025

Businesses from across the Highlands and Islands have been named as finalists in the 25th annual Prosper Business Excellence Awards.


1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

07 August 2025

Detectives investigating the attack on the eight-year-old at a Drumnadrochit campsite have also visited 100 properties and reappealed for information.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More