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EXPLAINED: Highland Council v Inverness Caley Thistle – what kicked off the war of words

14 February 2024
EXPLAINED: Highland Council v Inverness Caley Thistle – what kicked off the war of words

EXPLAINED: Highland Council v Inverness Caley Thistle – what kicked off the war of words

14 February 2024

The two organisations have been at loggerheads over a green energy project near Fairways Business Park.


Transport secretary on the A9 dualling: 'If you're open with people, they can understand'

14 February 2024
Transport secretary on the A9 dualling: 'If you're open with people, they can understand'

Transport secretary on the A9 dualling: 'If you're open with people, they can understand'

14 February 2024

Fiona Hyslop says she wants to be 'wise' on the issues of delays and funding but is determined to dual the road.


Inverness BID slams aims of 'flawed and incomplete' Academy Street economic assessment

14 February 2024
Inverness BID slams aims of 'flawed and incomplete' Academy Street economic assessment

Inverness BID slams aims of 'flawed and incomplete' Academy Street economic assessment

14 February 2024

The business organisation says 'examining the proposals impartially' would 'be a strength, not a weakness.'


ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

13 February 2024
ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

13 February 2024

The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'


Highland Council U-turns on its own Caley Thistle battery storage scheme decision

13 February 2024
Highland Council U-turns on its own Caley Thistle battery storage scheme decision

Highland Council U-turns on its own Caley Thistle battery storage scheme decision

13 February 2024

The club says it is ‘absolutely bewildered’ and is considering legal action, accusing the local authority of ‘nimbyism’.


Critics slam Highland Council's slant on economic 'benefits' of Academy Street plans

12 February 2024
Critics slam Highland Council's slant on economic 'benefits' of Academy Street plans

Critics slam Highland Council's slant on economic 'benefits' of Academy Street plans

12 February 2024

It is feared the analysis will only look at the 'pros' not the 'cons' of the plans and ignore legitimate concerns.


Inverness South Councillor Colin Aitken resigns from Highland Council

12 February 2024
Inverness South Councillor Colin Aitken resigns from Highland Council

Inverness South Councillor Colin Aitken resigns from Highland Council

12 February 2024

The departure of the Liberal Democrat member will prompt a by-election.


Fergus Ewing 'delighted' Fiona Hyslop is appointed transport secretary overseeing the A9

09 February 2024
Fergus Ewing 'delighted' Fiona Hyslop is appointed transport secretary overseeing the A9

Fergus Ewing 'delighted' Fiona Hyslop is appointed transport secretary overseeing the A9

09 February 2024

The Inverness and Nairn MSP says of Humza Yousaf's pick that 'no one has put more effort into A9 dualling than Fiona'


Highland Council rejects plan for 47 new homes in Drumnadrochit

08 February 2024
Highland Council rejects plan for 47 new homes in Drumnadrochit

Highland Council rejects plan for 47 new homes in Drumnadrochit

08 February 2024

Councillor David Fraser says it is essential the development proceeded with the commercial element but the refusal may be appealed.


WATCH A9 Inquiry: 'I hear what you are saying but I'm just not convinced'

07 February 2024
WATCH A9 Inquiry: 'I hear what you are saying but I'm just not convinced'

WATCH A9 Inquiry: 'I hear what you are saying but I'm just not convinced'

07 February 2024

Fergus Ewing demands answers from Mairi McAllan about the 'complete failure to adhere to the very clear schedule.'


Black Isle Brewery's plans for a major new Inverness pub agreed by Highland Council

07 February 2024
Black Isle Brewery's plans for a major new Inverness pub agreed by Highland Council

Black Isle Brewery's plans for a major new Inverness pub agreed by Highland Council

07 February 2024

The company hopes to attract 20,000 visitors by being based at the retail park with a visitors centre, bar and restaurant.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

06 February 2024
Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

06 February 2024

He says 'decisions by SNP and Green ministers in Edinburgh that will have a real impact on life here in the Highlands.'


Councillor Maxine Smith says 'sorry' but hits out at critics after getting one month suspension

06 February 2024
Councillor Maxine Smith says 'sorry' but hits out at critics after getting one month suspension

Councillor Maxine Smith says 'sorry' but hits out at critics after getting one month suspension

06 February 2024

She says she accepts the sanction adding 'being a councillor in these conditions is extremely trying and stressful.'


Watchdog suspends Councillor Maxine Smith for one month after 'maternity leave' claim

06 February 2024
Watchdog suspends Councillor Maxine Smith for one month after 'maternity leave' claim

Watchdog suspends Councillor Maxine Smith for one month after 'maternity leave' claim

06 February 2024

She felt Tamala Collier may not be 'consistent' enough to sit on a planning committee while also failing to register interests in time.


Highland Council overpaid 593 former staff racking up a bill of £863,000

05 February 2024
Highland Council overpaid 593 former staff racking up a bill of £863,000

Highland Council overpaid 593 former staff racking up a bill of £863,000

05 February 2024

MSP Edward Mountain said it was 'beyond belief' and that the responsible parties should help pay the money back.


Transport secretary Mairi McAllan due to appear at the A9 dualling inquiry this week

05 February 2024
Transport secretary Mairi McAllan due to appear at the A9 dualling inquiry this week

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan due to appear at the A9 dualling inquiry this week

05 February 2024

The probe is aimed at finding out what went wrong so mistakes are not repeated and ensuring the new 2035 dualling deadline is reached.


Inverness paw prints trail to stay due to costs but council bosses apologise for 'blip'

05 February 2024
Inverness paw prints trail to stay due to costs but council bosses apologise for 'blip'

Inverness paw prints trail to stay due to costs but council bosses apologise for 'blip'

05 February 2024

The trail in Inverness city centre is intended to indicate the Victorian Market is dog-friendly venue.


Big top touted to stage Highland Games as work on Bught Park continues

02 February 2024
Big top touted to stage Highland Games as work on Bught Park continues

Big top touted to stage Highland Games as work on Bught Park continues

02 February 2024

Highland Council is considering options because of the major renovation work underway at the Inverness park.


Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

02 February 2024
Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

02 February 2024

Sources confirm that on top of Transport Scotland’s announcement of drop-in sessions Fiona Hyslop as the ‘delivery plan takes to the road.’


RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024
RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024

She says the recent bad weather 'shone a light on the difficulty of travelling for healthcare and the dangers of centralised health services.'


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