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Due to staff shortages we were unable to collect food waste in Hilton and Slackbuie today. If this affects you, please leave your caddy out and it will be collected as soon as possible.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause

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Disruption to Garden Waste collections in the Badenoch & Strathspey area:

Due to staff shortages, we are unable to collect Garden Waste in Grantown today. If this affects you, please leave your bin out and it will be collected as soon as possible.

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Neighbourhood Board appointed for Sutherland Pride in Place Programme
👉️ https://t.co/QxUgARHyXY

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ℹ️ Plans to build a new Dingwall Primary School and St Clement’s Special School will go on display in the town next week

The multi-million investment will see both schools accommodated in one campus building.

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Due to staff shortages we are unable to collect garden waste in Invergordon in the following streets: Elliot Road, Inglis Road, Grosvenor Street, Murray Road and Gordon Terrace
If this affects you, please leave your bin out and it will be collected on Monday 19th October.

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Please respond by the deadline to ensure your discount is not cancelled.

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Due to staff shortages we were unable to collect refuse in the Carrbridge, Dulnain Bridge and Grantown on Spey area today. If this affects you, please leave your bin out and it will be collected as soon as possible.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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“I would like to thank Highland News & Media and the local businesses backing the campaign for their commitment to helping keep our children safe.”

The campaign will see HNM Media give away thousands of reflective keyrings to help children on the move remain visible 🟡

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📢 We’re happy to support HNM Media’s Be Bright Be Seen campaign, raising awareness around the dangers to children traveling in the dark with end of British Summertime

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“By helping to distribute reflective keychains to primary school pupils, together we can raise awareness of the importance of being seen during the darker months.

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Motorists are advised to take extra caution when driving in Skye to due to adverse weather conditions in exposed areas .

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@NWTrunkRoads UPDATE❗️⌚️16:08

🛣️#A87 Sconser

Partially OPEN in both directions on the #A87 at Sconser however the road remains closed to high sided vehicles⚠️

Emergency services remain at scene🚔

Check your journey at https://t.co/guU3REmu7M🗺️

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Due to roadworks we are unable to collect garden waste in Alness in the following streets: Springfield Terrace, Perrins Road, Averon Road, Caplich Road and Station Court today. If this affects you, please leave your bin out and it will be collected tomorrow.

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UPDATE: Due to the poor weather forecast, road resurfacing on the #A83 at Tarbert will not go ahead tonight as planned.

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Fireworks can cause serious burn injuries, the best way to enjoy fireworks is at organised displays.

Always supervise children around fireworks, follow safety instructions, never return to a firework once it has been lit.

Fireworks safety: https://t.co/1piAP27FAu
#nbad2026

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UPDATE: Due to poor weather affecting the programme, resurfacing on the #A87 between Invergarry and Bun Loyne will not go ahead tonight as planned and will now start on Thursday 15 October.

Full details: https://t.co/PyMLl5OhtB

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⚠️ The #B863 North Ballachulish - Kinlochleven road is currently restricted due to a fallen tree. Road operatives are en-route.

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✅️ The #B8056 Shieldaig - Redpoint road is now back open after a fallen tree was cleared from the road