Moray motorist crashed car on day he bought it while under influence of drugs
A Moray motorist who crashed a car on the day he bought it has been banned from the roads for two years.
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Petition opposing A96 dualling over climate fears to be discussed by councillors
A petition with almost 600 signatures, calling for Aberdeenshire Council to oppose the dualling of the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road, will be considered by councillors next week.
Motorists face huge delays following broken down van on A96
Drivers are reporting tailbacks on the stretch of north-east road.
Firefighters called to car fire in Inverness
Firefighters were called to the A96 this evening following reports of a car on fire.
Overnight road closure and diversions planned as A96 Smithton roundabout roadworks begin
Major overnight diversions will be in place during resurfacing works on one of the busiest roundabouts on the A96 on the outskirts of Inverness.
Police appeal for witnesses after woman injured in two-vehicle crash near Forres
Police in Moray are appealing for witnesses after a two-vehicle crash on the A96 near Forres earlier this week.
Inverness East Link drives forward as compulsory purchase orders lodged
Compulsory purchase orders have been lodged in a bid to progress the multi-million pound East Link connecting the A9/A96 Inshes to Smithton road scheme.
Woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle on Moray road
A woman has been taken to Dr Gray's hospital in Elgin after being struck by a car on the A96 this evening.
Moray road closed following two-vehicle crash
Emergency services are currently in attendance following a two-vehicle crash on a Moray road.
Man treated by ambulance crew after being trapped in toppled crane on Moray road
A man is in the care of ambulance crews after being trapped for more than an hour after the crane he was operating toppled over.
Convoys due for resurfacing work on A96 in Moray
Convoys will be operating on the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road in Moray at the weekend to allow resurfacing works to be done.
Resurfacing work on notorious stretch of A96 is praised
Resurfacing work on a notorious patch of Moray’s busiest road has been praised.
Two people taken to hospital following road accident near Colpy
Police said two people were been taken to hospital after a crash on a major north-east road this evening.
Transport Scotland moves on improvements to Raigmore Interchange in Inverness
Scotland’s national transport agency is to make improvements to Raigmore Interchange following safety concerns raised following a tragic accident.
Transport Scotland urged to allow A96 dualling along existing route
Campaigners have called upon the Scottish Government to abandon its consultation on the A96 Aberdeen to Huntly dualling project.
Drink driver caught with baby twins in car on A96 receives £600 fine
A Moray motorist has admitted being four times the drink-drive limit while his babies were in the car.
Man charged following crash that killed Moray grandmother
A man has been charged following the death of a great-grandmother in a car crash earlier this year.
Woman taken to hospital after being cut out of car in Highland crash
A female was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after being involved in a two-vehicle crash this morning.
Five nights of roadworks planned for A96
Motorists are being warned to expect delays ahead of five nights of roadworks on a major north route.
Updated designs to dual A96 through Moray to be unveiled by end of the month
Updated designs to upgrade Moray’s busiest road will go on display this month.
Transport Scotland insists dualling of A9 and A96 will go-ahead
Transport Scotland has insisted the government is committed to dualling the A9 and A96, despite its roads’ director suggesting the projects were “up for debate”.
Plans lodged for creation of 312 homes to the east of Inverness
Plans have been lodged for permission in principle for a development of 312 homes at Chapelton, between Balloch and Moray Park in Culloden.
Resurfacing works to take place on section of A96
Major resurfacing works are due to take place on the A96 next month following public concerns for the state of the route.
Campaign group unveil new vision for A96 dualling project
Campaigners have unveiled their own vision of how a major north-east road could be dualled - arguing it is cheaper and more eco-friendly.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following collision with van
A male motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a van on the A96.
Major north-east road blocked
A major north-east road is blocked this morning following a two-vehicle crash.
Fears new approach to tackle roads maintenance could increase Moray Council’s spiraling repair bill
Fears have been raised that Moray’s massive repair bill could increase even further if changes are made to the way the nation's roads are managed.
Lorry sheds its load on major Inverness road
A lorry has shed its load near Inverness Retail Park, spilling earth and stones on the A96. Police received the call at 1.50pm about the obstruction on the Inverness to Aberdeen road. A spokesman said: “A lorry shed its load. Bear Scotland has been made aware and will be clearing the road.”
Moray road closed as emergency services attend three-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to Elgin today after three-vehicles collided.
Roadworks across the north to begin
Two sets of roadworks in the north are all to get underway this Sunday and will see almost £1 million worth of improvements to the road network.
A96 campaigners ‘very disappointed’ at lack of meeting with transport secretary
Aberdeenshire roads activists say they were snubbed by a government minister on a visit to the region- as he ruled out their long term hopes for the A96.
Transport Secretary insists dualling A96 at Inverurie has been ‘ruled out as an option’
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson re-affirmed that a major north-east road will not be dualled along the existing route - despite repeated calls from campaigners.