No deaths on Highland road since 2016, says Transport Scotland
Transport Scotland confirmed a perceived increase in the number of deaths on the A82 discussed by councillors may not be based on facts it holds.
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‘Magic’ as plans for Highland Harry Potter car park approved
Plans have been approved for a “Harry Potter” car park and access road near to the Glenfinnan viaduct as the numbers of visitors to the “pilgrimage” site continues to grow.
BT answers Highland community’s call
A telephone box decommissioned by BT has been reinstated after a community campaign.
Entrepreneur looking to set up two-screen multiplex in Fort William
Plans for a purpose-built cinema in the centre of Fort William will be lodged with Highland Council in the next few weeks, the owner of the land has confirmed.
Warning of bogus workmen in Lochaber
An elderly victim of a potential cash scam found two men working in her Lochaber garden before trying to take money from her.
Fort William set for its ‘biggest ever’ change as ambitious 2040 vision is unveiled
Ambitious development plans unveiled in Fort William yesterday will bring about the “biggest ever change” to the town and its infrastructure, it was claimed.
Lochaber police carry out inquiries after reports of men approaching children
Lochaber police are carrying out inquiries after reports on social media referred to men in a van approaching children in the Caol area.
Fort William asked to look to the future for 2040 consultation masterplan
Highland Council has announced a public consultation on a “masterplan” to develop Fort William and the surrounding area over the next generation.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston claims league had no choice but to hand Fort William nine-point penalty
Highland League secretary Rod Houston insists the league’s management committee was bound by its own rules in handing out a nine-point penalty to Fort William.
Lochaber Mountain Rescue go to aid of fallen walker
A woman hiker was airlifted off the UK’s highest mountain earlier tonight after falling in darkness and unseasonal snow.
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards among guest speakers at Lochaber Ideas Week
This year’s flagship business community programme of events in Lochaber has been launched - with Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards among the guest speakers.
NHS Highland approves funding for much-needed Fort William hospital consultants
NHS Highland has approved funding for four desperately needed permanent consultant posts at Belford Hospital in Fort William.
Train derailed after melting snow caused 1,000-ton landslip
A passenger train derailed on a remote track in Lochaber after heavy rain and a rapid thaw of snow caused a massive 1,000-ton landslip, investigators have found.
Two generations of Lochaber MRT members speak on its 50th anniversary
At the tender age of 15, and in an era without radios and other basics we take for granted now, he became a rescuer in a patch that includes Britain’s highest peak.
Lochaber girl commemorated as new play park opens in the north’s biggest village
A brand new children’s play park has opened in the largest village in the Highlands - and it includes a plaque dedicated to a Lochaber girl whose battle with cancer touched everyone’s hearts.
Dog lost following A82 accident reunited with owners after online appeal
When Lisa Prichard had a crash on a Highland road, she was rushed to hospital and needed an operation for her injuries.
Family and friends cook up a feast on top of Ben Nevis in aid of Lochaber MS sufferer
Family and friends cooked up a feast at the top of Ben Nevis and raised more than £5,000 for the vital stem cell treatment needed for a Lochaber multiple sclerosis sufferer.
NHS Highland bosses snub care home meeting in Lochaber
Locals campaigners were “disappointed” that health bosses failed to attend a meeting to discuss the future of a care home in the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
Police launch inquiry into stolen van in Highlands
Police in Lochaber are appealing for information following the theft and subsequent recovery of a van in Fort William.
Objections raised to plans for a Highland hydro scheme near butterfly reserve
A butterfly conservation body is objecting to plans to build a river hydro scheme near one of its reserves in the Highlands.
Police called to two separate deaths in the west Highlands
Police are investigating an unexplained but “non-suspicious” death on the island of Canna.
Man, 59, dies while hillwalking in the Highlands
A man has died after falling while hillwalking in the Highlands.
Body discovered in mountain range believed to be missing hermit
A body recovered from the shadow of the UK’s highest mountain is believed to be that of a missing David Munro.
Police launch inquiry after body found on mountain range
Police are investigating into the identity of a body found at Glen Nevis.
Police launch appeal following sexual assault in Fort William
Police are hunting an attacker who carried out a serious sexual assault in Lochaber.
Police appeal for information after sexual assault in Highlands
Police in Lochaber are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in Fort William.
First phase of West Highland Way improvement works completed
The first phase of a project to improve part of the West Highland Way has been completed.
Pine marten and her babies set up home in rubbish bin at Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
A pine marten and her two adorable babies have set up home inside a rubbish bin.
Exiled Russian businessman now living in Highlands faces uncertain future despite resisting extradition
An exiled Russian businessman’s future is still uncertain despite escaping a legal bid by the Kremlin to have him sent back to his country.
Children’s bicycles and toys stolen from gardens in Caol
The theft of children's bicycles and toys from gardens in Caol has prompted an appeal by Lochaber police.
Enquiries ongoing into death of man in Fort William
Police in Lochaber are continuing enquiries into the death of a man found outdoors in Fort William yesterday.
Exiled Lochaber Russian wins right to remain in Scotland
An exiled Russian scientist has won a court battle to remain in Scotland after he claimed he would be murdered if he is returned to his homeland.