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Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024
Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024

Just 6772 now qualify which is a drop of 88 per cent in the part of the UK with some of the harshest weather and highest fuel poverty.


BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024
BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024

The work means a 10mph convoy system will be in place as BEAR Scotland resurfaces part of the trunk road.


Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024
Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024

Newly appointed Lauren McKittrick says ‘my aim is to ensure that there are opportunities for each and every young person’.


WATCH: The Proclaimers back Highland man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

15 September 2024
WATCH: The Proclaimers back Highland man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

WATCH: The Proclaimers back Highland man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

15 September 2024

David Campbell received the video message just after he started the hike.


Greens lash out at Highland Council ‘administration's gagging order’

15 September 2024
Greens lash out at Highland Council ‘administration's gagging order’

Greens lash out at Highland Council ‘administration's gagging order’

15 September 2024

They argue rules changes are a bid to ‘further reduce public involvement in Highland Council meetings’.


Inverness Courier staff member Darrel Paterson awarded Volunteer of the Year for his Mikeysline efforts

14 September 2024
Inverness Courier staff member Darrel Paterson awarded Volunteer of the Year for his Mikeysline efforts

Inverness Courier staff member Darrel Paterson awarded Volunteer of the Year for his Mikeysline efforts

14 September 2024

The Highland Third Sector Awards praised his ‘dedication and modesty’ he has raised over £17,000 for the mental health charity.


Eyewitness to Barn Church Road crash describes a ‘truly a shocking experience’

14 September 2024
Eyewitness to Barn Church Road crash describes a ‘truly a shocking experience’

Eyewitness to Barn Church Road crash describes a ‘truly a shocking experience’

14 September 2024

They ‘heard a big crash and saw the car smash onto the pavement’.


UPDATED: 3-vehicle Barn Church Road crash happened after a ‘short’ police chase

14 September 2024
UPDATED: 3-vehicle Barn Church Road crash happened after a ‘short’ police chase

UPDATED: 3-vehicle Barn Church Road crash happened after a ‘short’ police chase

14 September 2024

Police Scotland confirmed a 20-year-old man was arrested and two people were taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.


Highland Council opposition leader calls for Academy Street debate to be made public

14 September 2024
Highland Council opposition leader calls for Academy Street debate to be made public

Highland Council opposition leader calls for Academy Street debate to be made public

14 September 2024

Councillor Christie says ‘it is simply not right’ the council is holding the meeting behind closed doors


Highland Council issues a scam warning about fake parking fines via text

13 September 2024
Highland Council issues a scam warning about fake parking fines via text

Highland Council issues a scam warning about fake parking fines via text

13 September 2024

The con calls on victims to ‘act quickly’ after falsely claiming a ‘a local council’ issued a penalty charge notice.


Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

13 September 2024
Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

13 September 2024

Despite the meeting’s secrecy we reveal the options presented to councillors include junking the whole project.


Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024
Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024

The top team wage bill at the local authority now tops £1.5 million in salaries alone.


Second home council tax rate provides millions in extra cash for the north but a motorhome pass scheme comes up short

10 September 2024
Second home council tax rate provides millions in extra cash for the north but a motorhome pass scheme comes up short

Second home council tax rate provides millions in extra cash for the north but a motorhome pass scheme comes up short

10 September 2024

Highland Council received just over £8.6 million from second homes, fees and charges and other areas.


Is Highland Council too big for local governing?

09 September 2024
Is Highland Council too big for local governing?

Is Highland Council too big for local governing?

09 September 2024

Building a Local Scotland campaigners say the country is ‘one of the least locally governed countries in the world’.


‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told

07 September 2024
‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told

07 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain tells council leader Raymond Bremner it ‘brings the council into direct competition with local businesses’.


Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024
Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024

Some parents say additional support is not available where it should be.


MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

05 September 2024
MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

05 September 2024

He argued for five per cent of revenue to be held locally as he was keen to “set down a marker’ in his first speech.


Highland Councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

05 September 2024
Highland Councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

Highland Councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

05 September 2024

The move paves the way for the local authority to ban fireworks in misuse hotspots.


Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

04 September 2024
Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

04 September 2024

Legislation is due to come into effect in the Autumn and could pave the way to introducing a visitor levy.


First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling during his programme for government

04 September 2024
First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling during his programme for government

First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling during his programme for government

04 September 2024

Fears for the project emerged yesterday when the finance secretary warned ‘we cannot afford all of our capital commitments’.


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