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Council votes were an unsatisfactory and unconvincing mandate for such drastic upheaval, says our columnist.

She says ‘The SNP need to take ownership of their mishandling of the finances and have proven they cannot be trusted with taxpayers’ money’.

Readers share their views and news.

Multiple Highland athletes won medals at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson joins volunteers in the Cairngorms National Park as they help keep mountain paths in good working order

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

Our columnist also relives some insurance company woes.

Are you in our latest mystery photos, or do you know anyone who is? Do you remember any of the events?

What views and ideas are Inverness readers sharing this week?

Highland Theological College trains and equips people who want to support the church, or other Christian organisations, says our columnist.

Asking about suicide, without judgement and with compassion, can give someone space and time to breath and think ‘there may be another way’.

Not enough opportunities for youngsters in top flight.

“This slashing of the fuel payment looked a harsh decision in mid-summer and it will look even more so as the days shorten and the temperatures fall.”

He says the council can’t ‘carve up the city centre like this and expect everyone else to swallow it without proper consultation’.

Highland Council appeals ruling over its consultation about changes in Inverness city centre.

However, the biggest blunder any government in the UK has made this century could be coming, fears the SNP MSP.

John Davidson finds time for a nice circuit on the mountain bike, visiting some fine features of the national park

Readers discuss the issues that have been making the headlines in recent days.

Ordnance Survey maps are a great resource for anyone studying local history or family historians looking to gain a greater understanding of the area.

The impact on my life was massive - years of angst, struggle and fear, feeling myself always on the outside, says our columnist.