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Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

29 January 2024
Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

29 January 2024

Officials say the proposal 'does not meet any of the criteria for the development of housing in the rural area'.


Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

28 January 2024
Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

28 January 2024

Highland Council has received advance notice of a full planning application.


A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

28 January 2024
A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

28 January 2024

Jackson Carlaw says there was ‘drift’ but ‘the rest of Scotland was left completely in the dark’ but still no clear answers.


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024
Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024
Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.


WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

25 January 2024
WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

25 January 2024

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.


Council hopes accounting move will bring in millions to plug £60 million blackhole

25 January 2024
Council hopes accounting move will bring in millions to plug £60 million blackhole

Council hopes accounting move will bring in millions to plug £60 million blackhole

25 January 2024

By extending its repayment on three Public Private Partnerships it would get a £68 million windfall but increase debt by £146 million.


A9 Inquiry: Reasons why the programme failed remain 'murky' amid government secrecy

24 January 2024
A9 Inquiry: Reasons why the programme failed remain 'murky' amid government secrecy

A9 Inquiry: Reasons why the programme failed remain 'murky' amid government secrecy

24 January 2024

MSP Jackson Carlaw says 'drift' started in 2018 and the public was kept in the dark despite 'serious reservations and doubt' internally.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024

He says the stop 'places in great jeopardy the refurbishment of Raigmore’s maternity unit and projects in Caithness and Lochaber.'


Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

23 January 2024
Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

23 January 2024

A government spokesman says Westminster's failure to 'inflation-proof its capital budget' resulted in a 'nearly a 10 per cent real-terms cut.'


Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

22 January 2024
Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

22 January 2024

The cash will go to non-essential maintenance but there are concerns about the 'potential affordability impacts.'


Key NHS Highland infrastructure projects halted on Scottish Government orders

22 January 2024
Key NHS Highland infrastructure projects halted on Scottish Government orders

Key NHS Highland infrastructure projects halted on Scottish Government orders

22 January 2024

Doubt cast over two vital projects – the almost £9 million Raigmore maternity revamp and the £80 million overhaul of Caithness healthcare.


Is Highland Council taking bullying and harassment allegations seriously?

18 January 2024
Is Highland Council taking bullying and harassment allegations seriously?

Is Highland Council taking bullying and harassment allegations seriously?

18 January 2024

Bosses continue to play down evidence, want to deal with complaints 'informally' offer victims and alleged perpetrators 'similar support'.


Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

17 January 2024
Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

17 January 2024

Japanese giant Sumitomo Electric Industries will produce trans-national subsea cables for the renewables sector.


EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

16 January 2024
EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

16 January 2024

She says 'I’m reminded dozens of times a day of the cost of being in the union.'


£200 million Nigg plant is up for planning consent amid noise pollution concerns

16 January 2024
£200 million Nigg plant is up for planning consent amid noise pollution concerns

£200 million Nigg plant is up for planning consent amid noise pollution concerns

16 January 2024

The project aims to produce trans-national subsea cables for the renewables sector and create 500 jobs.


Macdonald Aviemore Resort's wedding fair showcases inspiration for soon-to-be married couples

14 January 2024
Macdonald Aviemore Resort's wedding fair showcases inspiration for soon-to-be married couples

Macdonald Aviemore Resort's wedding fair showcases inspiration for soon-to-be married couples

14 January 2024

The event included a catwalk show as well as bridal wear and dresses for mother of the bride or groom too.


Motorists are being warned of treacherous near whiteout conditions on the A9

14 January 2024
Motorists are being warned of treacherous near whiteout conditions on the A9

Motorists are being warned of treacherous near whiteout conditions on the A9

14 January 2024

The Met Office has just extended its weather warning for the Highlands until Thursday.


Huge police response to incident on the Raigmore Estate this morning

14 January 2024
Huge police response to incident on the Raigmore Estate this morning

Huge police response to incident on the Raigmore Estate this morning

14 January 2024

One man has been taken to hospital and another has been arrested following a disturbance at a property on Mackintosh Road.


Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

13 January 2024
Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

13 January 2024

Easter Ross's Maxine Smith is in hot water over a spat with a fellow councillor while Caithness's Andrew Jarvie is up for 'feeling misled'.


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