Snow hits schools and roads again

Roads and schools have been closed as snow fell today across the north and north-east.
Northern Constabulary closed the A9 near Brora and the unclassified Kishorn to Applecross road (Bealach na Ba)
They also report the A95 between Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale is badly affected by black ice.
At the time of writing, 31 schools in Aberdeenshire were reported [...]

Woman rescued after Glencoe mountain fall

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after falling whilst walking in the Highlands, reports the BBC

Inverness CT 2 Partick Thistle 1

RAGING Ian McCall last night launched a ferocious attack on the match officials after Adam Rooney’s last-gasp penalty snatched the points for grateful Caley, reports the Daily Record

Off-duty firefighter awarded for rescue in her slippers

An off-duty firefighter who ran into a burning flat while still wearing her slippers to rescue a neighbour has been recognised for her bravery, reports the BBC

Inverness designer comes up with cosy take on Harris Tweed

AS WINTER bites back a product that could keep the cold at bay and boost the Harris Tweed industry, has gone on the market, reports the Press and Journal

Old Inverness bar aims to become city’s latest place to go for the best in music

An Inverness city centre pub has been renamed and rebranded to concentrate more on live music, reports the Press and Journal

Walkers to be taught hills survival skills

WALKERS will be taught how to deal with extreme conditions on the hills during a winter festival in the Highlands this weekend, reports the Press and Journal

Big Freeze returns to Scotland

Roads in the North and North-east of the country have been worst hit, with police warning motorists to drive with care, reports STV

New group aims to help firth folk discover their family roots

THE fascination for family trees has been the spur for plans to form a new family history group on the Moray Firth coast, reports the Press and Journal

Fresh fears over Thurso police station

RENEWED concerns about the future of Thurso Police Station are to be raised with Northern Constabulary’s chief constable Ian Latimer, reports the John O’Groat Journal

Cavalcade of customised vehicles in Keez tribute

A cavalcade of customised vehicles and articulated tractor units accompanied the funeral cortege of a Black Isle car enthusiast on his final journey yesterday, reports the Press and Journal

Moray flood curbs team agrees to two changes

The team behind Elgin’s £80 million flood alleviation scheme yesterday agreed that making two changes to the original plans would improve the scheme. The model of the flood scheme will now be redesigned to show what effect building an embankment along the A96 and lowering the level of a field would have on flood risk [...]

Spate of accidents as winter returns with a vengeance

The return of wintry weather resulted in treacherous conditions on roads throughout the Highlands and islands yesterday, reports the Press and Journal

Work to start on new city hotel at bingo hall site

WORK to demolish a former bingo hall and construct a controversial £8million hotel in Inverness is expected to start within the next two months, reports the Press and Journal

Elgin mum lost 6 stone after boss labelled her fire-risk

An Elgin mum lost 6½ stone – after her boss warned her she was so fat she was a FIRE RISK. Junk food fan Donna McAllister, 42, was labelled a safety threat as her weight ballooned to 17½ stone, reports the Scottish Sun.

Academy plans prompt traffic danger fears

‘AN accident waiting to happen’ is the fear of local residents concerned about the location of the new Elgin Academy, reports the Northern Scot

U-turn on council cuts hitting vulnerable children

A PUBLIC backlash over proposed cuts which would have left vulnerable children in Moray schools struggling with less support has forced a U-turn by councillors, reports the Northern Scot

£1m boost for Elgin town centre

MAJOR investment in Elgin by two local companies is set to deliver a welcome boost to town centre regeneration plans. Two significant refurbishment projects just yards from each other will breathe life into properties which have lain empty for a long time, and create more jobs, reports the Northern Scot

Harbour land use restrictions scrapped

A CONTROVERSIAL deal which saw Inverness Harbour Trust sell land to a member of its own board for a cut price is under the spotlight once again, reveals the Inverness Courier

Nat Fraser loses wife murder appeal

Nat Fraser has been told by appeal judges that his latest legal challenge against his conviction for murdering wife Arlene can go no further, reports the BBC

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