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Go ahead for River Ness hydro scheme

18 January 2019
Go ahead for River Ness hydro scheme

Go ahead for River Ness hydro scheme

18 January 2019

A SPECTACULAR hydro electric scheme close to the heart of Inverness has been given the green light by Highland Council, and it is hoped it will not only…


Highland councillors subjected to wave of hate

17 January 2019
Highland councillors subjected to wave of hate

Highland councillors subjected to wave of hate

17 January 2019

LEADING councillors have been left fearing for their safety after being subjected to a catalogue of abusive behaviour by irate constituents.


NHS Highland boss can expect to be busy says MSP

11 January 2019
NHS Highland boss can expect to be busy says MSP

NHS Highland boss can expect to be busy says MSP

11 January 2019

The appointment of a new chief executive at NHS Highland has been welcomed by an MSP who expects him to be busy from day one.


Highland Council facing touch choices after grant is less than expected

11 January 2019
Highland Council facing touch choices after grant is less than expected

Highland Council facing touch choices after grant is less than expected

11 January 2019

COUNCIL officials have hit out at the Scottish Government, claiming a £10 million reduction in its grant could see it having to bring in cuts sooner…


Fears of a fly-tipping frenzy as charges increase

10 January 2019
Fears of a fly-tipping frenzy as charges increase

Fears of a fly-tipping frenzy as charges increase

10 January 2019

FEARS of a surge in fly-tipping have been voiced after figures revealed the Highlands to be one of the most expensive places in Scotland to dispose of…


Council investigation after claims of social work files left in abandoned office

08 January 2019
Council investigation after claims of social work files left in abandoned office

Council investigation after claims of social work files left in abandoned office

08 January 2019

HIGHLAND Council has launched an investigation into a potentially serious data breach after highly confidential social work documents were apparently…


Highland Council hits back over finance criticisms

21 December 2018
Highland Council hits back over finance criticisms

Highland Council hits back over finance criticisms

21 December 2018

Highland Council has defended its financial record after highly critical sections from an internal Deloitte report were quoted in the Inverness Courier.


MP complains about city-region deal cash share

18 December 2018
MP complains about city-region deal cash share

MP complains about city-region deal cash share

18 December 2018

THE multimillion-pound city-region deal that has funded major infrastructure projects in the Highlands has again come under fire for being too Inverness-centric.


Councillor claims Inverness schools face places crisis

14 December 2018
Councillor claims Inverness schools face places crisis

Councillor claims Inverness schools face places crisis

14 December 2018

Inverness is facing a school overcrowding crisis greater than anyone has bargained for.


Council's budget approach slammed in new audit

11 December 2018
Council's budget approach slammed in new audit

Council's budget approach slammed in new audit

11 December 2018

Highland Council’s approach to budget setting has been heavily criticised in an audit report due to be discussed by councillors this week.


Hotel sanctioned over noise nuisance

07 December 2018
Hotel sanctioned over noise nuisance

Hotel sanctioned over noise nuisance

07 December 2018

A PERFORMANCE by folk-rock group Torridon was the “final straw” for a wedding venue’s fed-up neighbours and led to it losing its licence…


City schools close to full

07 December 2018
City schools close to full

City schools close to full

07 December 2018

New Highland Council figures show that many Inverness schools will soon join Charleston Academy in exceeding 100 per cent capacity.


Massive drop in trade waste bins on streets

30 November 2018
Massive drop in trade waste bins on streets

Massive drop in trade waste bins on streets

30 November 2018

The number of bins now permanently littering Inverness city centre streets has been cut by 90 per cent since the introduction of a new trade waste policy…


Campaigners claim 'big win' in NHS bullying fight

27 November 2018
Campaigners claim 'big win' in NHS bullying fight

Campaigners claim 'big win' in NHS bullying fight

27 November 2018

NHS Highland is to be taken under “emergency powers” it was claimed last week as a QC was appointed to head the independent review into the…


Victorian Market to get new-look entrance

25 November 2018
Victorian Market to get new-look entrance

Victorian Market to get new-look entrance

25 November 2018

A NEW-look entrance to the Victorian Market – costing £250,000 – has been approved by Highland Council planning officials.


'No more space for taxis in city centre'

24 November 2018
'No more space for taxis in city centre'

'No more space for taxis in city centre'

24 November 2018

TRAFFIC experts at Highland Council have admitted they have stalled in finding any new taxi rank locations in Inverness city centre.


Fake doctor treated patients at New Craigs Hospital

22 November 2018
Fake doctor treated patients at New Craigs Hospital

Fake doctor treated patients at New Craigs Hospital

22 November 2018

A WOMAN from New Zealand who sparked a national scandal after it emerged she operated as a psychiatrist for 22 years without qualifications was employed…


Riverside set to undergo major roads revamp

21 November 2018
Riverside set to undergo major roads revamp

Riverside set to undergo major roads revamp

21 November 2018

PARTS of Inverness are set for major upheaval – including new 20mph speed limits – if Highland Council approves new traffic plans this week.


'Brexit deal is a shambles' - MP

16 November 2018
'Brexit deal is a shambles' - MP

'Brexit deal is a shambles' - MP

16 November 2018

THE situation surrounding the UK’s draft Brexit agreement with the EU was branded a shambles yesterday.


Council heads out to discuss budget challenges

14 November 2018
Council heads out to discuss budget challenges

Council heads out to discuss budget challenges

14 November 2018

HIGHLAND Council’s new engagement policy with locals and staff has been given a warm reception at the latest public event in Inverness.


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