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Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

02 April 2024
Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

02 April 2024

He was backed by Struan Mackie who accuses the council of ‘creating a culture of fear and intimidation.’


A9 campaigner Laura Hansler calls for extra police patrols after a month of deadly crashes

29 March 2024
A9 campaigner Laura Hansler calls for extra police patrols after a month of deadly crashes

A9 campaigner Laura Hansler calls for extra police patrols after a month of deadly crashes

29 March 2024

She says ‘it would be hoped the Scottish Government are actively supporting Police Scotland to enable more patrols to be present on the A9.’


Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are set to appear at A9 dualling inquiry as MSPs seek answers

29 March 2024
Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are set to appear at A9 dualling inquiry as MSPs seek answers

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are set to appear at A9 dualling inquiry as MSPs seek answers

29 March 2024

Convener Jackson Carlaw says they ‘can hopefully shed some light’ so ‘there will be no backsliding on the new 2035 anticipated completion date.’


Multiple deaths on A9 sparks furious letter from Fergus Ewing to the transport secretary

28 March 2024
Multiple deaths on A9 sparks furious letter from Fergus Ewing to the transport secretary

Multiple deaths on A9 sparks furious letter from Fergus Ewing to the transport secretary

28 March 2024

He writes that ‘after nearly a quarter of a century of neglect’ the Scottish Government ‘must do better than the caveated pledge.’


EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

28 March 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

28 March 2024

The local authority said ‘suitable and robust arrangements were not effectively put in place at school.’


EMMA RODDICK: Highland Heroes reminds me of the great work being done in the region

26 March 2024
EMMA RODDICK: Highland Heroes reminds me of the great work being done in the region

EMMA RODDICK: Highland Heroes reminds me of the great work being done in the region

26 March 2024

She says ‘I will be speaking with more third sector organisations and meeting with people to speak about all kinds of issues.’


Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

26 March 2024
Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

26 March 2024

He hit out at recent statements that dualling may be delayed again by saying ‘if it is allowed to drift then it will drift into never never land.’


Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

25 March 2024
Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

25 March 2024

MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’


ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024
ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'


Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

22 March 2024
Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

22 March 2024

Councillors Chris Ballance says 'I hope Audit Scotland will keep the council’s feet to the fire (literally) on this one.'


Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024
Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.


UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024
UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024

Questions are being asked what is behind the move but the council refuses to say what it means by ‘approved leave.’


Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

21 March 2024
Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

21 March 2024

The local authority says she is 'currently absent from work' and Gairloch High head Wim Chalmet is taking over for now.


Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

20 March 2024
Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

20 March 2024

Highland Councillor Karl Rosie is to draft what Alex Salmond says is a 'call to arms' as they highlight significant regional issues.


Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024
Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie will join him as the Alba Party plans a ‘Highland Manifesto’ amid allegations the SNP are 'asleep at the wheel.'


Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

19 March 2024
Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

19 March 2024

The cash is the so-called Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme to create a site to build turbines.


McDonald's Aviemore extension granted but agreement smells bad for The Winking Owl

19 March 2024
McDonald's Aviemore extension granted but agreement smells bad for The Winking Owl

McDonald's Aviemore extension granted but agreement smells bad for The Winking Owl

19 March 2024

Objectors comments about odours and architecture were dismissed as the application passed unanimously.


Inverness BID to Highland Council: 'You have been a wee bit economical with the truth'

18 March 2024
Inverness BID to Highland Council: 'You have been a wee bit economical with the truth'

Inverness BID to Highland Council: 'You have been a wee bit economical with the truth'

18 March 2024

The business breakfast was told a formal complaint was filed over the council's handling of the Academy Street revamp.


Highland Council bosses 'should hang their heads in shame' over bullying failures

16 March 2024
Highland Council bosses 'should hang their heads in shame' over bullying failures

Highland Council bosses 'should hang their heads in shame' over bullying failures

16 March 2024

An internal survey failed to ask staff whether or not they had been bullied or harassed at work.


Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024
Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.


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