The dispute involving about 200 Stagecoach drivers threatened to disrupt Highland and Orkney services.

The Unite union says the dispute over pay involves about 200 of its members.

The number of locums employed on emergency contracts, which are more expensive, rose to £14.7m last year.

The machine developed by the University of Nottingham was used to investigate part of Dounreay.

Inspectors found corroded steelwork an area at Dounreay used to store radioactive material.

Police say the temporary measure follows concerns about speeding on the A836.

Highland Council has been sent notifications of the proposed facilities for near Thurso and Garve.

The Dundee lifeguard was on a Highland surfing holiday when he saw two bodyboarders in trouble.