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Vote in Holyrood rescues £19m in rates relief for Highland businesses

04 February 2020
Vote in Holyrood rescues £19m in rates relief for Highland businesses

Vote in Holyrood rescues £19m in rates relief for Highland businesses

04 February 2020

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has declared victory in a bid to secure crucial business rates schemes worth almost £20 million across the Highlands.


Highland MP Drew Hendry demands end to the rollout of Universal Credit

04 February 2020
Highland MP Drew Hendry demands end to the rollout of Universal Credit

Highland MP Drew Hendry demands end to the rollout of Universal Credit

04 February 2020

The introduction of the controversial welfare policy will be delayed in some areas until 2024 and cost an extra £500 million.


NHS Highland reconsiders approach to pay-offs

31 January 2020
NHS Highland reconsiders approach to pay-offs

NHS Highland reconsiders approach to pay-offs

31 January 2020

NHS Highland has put the brakes on its policy of telling bullying victims that they will have to go through the formal courts or tribunals system.


Student association slams the running of the University of the Highlands and Islands

31 January 2020
Student association slams the running of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Student association slams the running of the University of the Highlands and Islands

31 January 2020

The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) has suggested duplication of roles is putting the future of UHI at risk.


First Minister rebuffs request to meet NHS Highland staff and patients

30 January 2020
First Minister rebuffs request to meet NHS Highland staff and patients

First Minister rebuffs request to meet NHS Highland staff and patients

30 January 2020

MSP Edward Mountain accuses the Scottish Government of 'complete disregard' for Highland healthcare


REVIEW: KT Tunstall delights with a Lidl help from friends

30 January 2020
REVIEW: KT Tunstall delights with a Lidl help from friends

REVIEW: KT Tunstall delights with a Lidl help from friends

30 January 2020

The Scottish singer/songwriter wowed the Strathpeffer Pavilion.


Appeal for flats plan is rejected

28 January 2020
Appeal for flats plan is rejected

Appeal for flats plan is rejected

28 January 2020

Residents of a conservation area in Inverness have scored a victory over a housing developer who sought to build in the city's Ardross Street.


Councillors consider rent rise for council houses

28 January 2020
Councillors consider rent rise for council houses

Councillors consider rent rise for council houses

28 January 2020

Councillors are being asked to approve a three per cent rise in rents for council homes across Highland.


Schools are victims of council cash crisis

25 January 2020
Schools are victims of council cash crisis

Schools are victims of council cash crisis

25 January 2020

A HARD-HITTING audit has raised concerns about Highland Council’s ability to meet a range of financial challenges.


Union losing patience over NHS bullying

24 January 2020
Union losing patience over NHS bullying

Union losing patience over NHS bullying

24 January 2020

NHS Highland has been accused of a “scandalous” record of failing to keep tabs on incidents of bullying as unions lose patience with the health board.


Pupils at city school take a stand on environmental concerns

21 January 2020
Pupils at city school take a stand on environmental concerns

Pupils at city school take a stand on environmental concerns

21 January 2020

Determined pupils at an Inverness primary have successfully lobbied for their own blue bin.


Move to make it a criminal offence for Highland taxi drivers to refuse disabled passengers

19 January 2020
Move to make it a criminal offence for Highland taxi drivers to refuse disabled passengers

Move to make it a criminal offence for Highland taxi drivers to refuse disabled passengers

19 January 2020

Highland councillors have moved a step closer to making it a criminal offence for taxi drivers to refuse a fare from someone in a wheelchair.


Artwork to go beside new park

18 January 2020
Artwork to go beside new park

Artwork to go beside new park

18 January 2020

HIGHLAND Council hope to get a hole-in-one with the placement of a viewing platform next to what was once the eighth fairway of Torvean golf course.


Action over a surge in holiday lets

17 January 2020
Action over a surge in holiday lets

Action over a surge in holiday lets

17 January 2020

ONLINE giant Airbnb has welcomed Scottish Government plans to allow councils to regulate short-term lets across the country.


City centre pub calls time on late licence bid

17 January 2020
City centre pub calls time on late licence bid

City centre pub calls time on late licence bid

17 January 2020

The Gellions pub has withdrawn an application to extend its opening hours amid a noise dispute with neighbours.


Internet provider puts roots down in Inverness

16 January 2020
Internet provider puts roots down in Inverness

Internet provider puts roots down in Inverness

16 January 2020

Giganet is offering three months free broadband to cities across Scotland, and will plant a tree for every new customer.


City centre pub seeks new later licence

12 January 2020
City centre pub seeks new later licence

City centre pub seeks new later licence

12 January 2020

Residents claim they have cause for concern after busy city centre pub the Gellions applied for a late licence that would keep it open until 3am.


Delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands delayed

09 January 2020
Delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands delayed

Delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands delayed

09 January 2020

The delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands has been indefinitely delayed.


Cost to NHS Highland's use of locums questioned

18 December 2019
Cost to NHS Highland's use of locums questioned

Cost to NHS Highland's use of locums questioned

18 December 2019

NHS Highland’s £20 million spend to cover the costs of staff shortages has been challenged in the Scottish Parliament.


Drew Hendry says SNP win is a 'clear rejection' of the Conservative government

13 December 2019
Drew Hendry says SNP win is a 'clear rejection' of the Conservative government

Drew Hendry says SNP win is a 'clear rejection' of the Conservative government

13 December 2019

The SNP's Drew Hendry has been re-elected as MP Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey seat with 26,247 votes – a majority of 10,440.


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