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'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

08 April 2020

"DON'T drive to our forests during the Covid-19 lockdown," the country's forestry organisation has pleaded ahead of the Easter weekend.


Resident captures photograph of rare corona around the moon

Resident captures photograph of rare corona around the moon

Resident captures photograph of rare corona around the moon

06 April 2020

An amateur photographer took a rare picture of last night's corona in the moon-lit sky.


Highland naturalists lead the way despite crisis

Highland naturalists lead the way despite crisis

Highland naturalists lead the way despite crisis

05 April 2020

An analysis of wildlife records across Britain has shown the importance of recording by Highland Biological Recording Group (HBRG).


Beechgrove and Landward return to BBC Scotland

Beechgrove and Landward return to BBC Scotland

Beechgrove and Landward return to BBC Scotland

05 April 2020

New series of the gardening and outdoors shows come to BBC Scotland on Thursday, April 16.


New approach to Inverness climate strike due to coronavirus

New approach to Inverness climate strike due to coronavirus

New approach to Inverness climate strike due to coronavirus

02 April 2020

The cancellation of a planned strike in Inverness city centre tomorrow due to coronavirus has failed to deter campaigners.


COP26 postponed over coronavirus pandemic

COP26 postponed over coronavirus pandemic

COP26 postponed over coronavirus pandemic

02 April 2020

The UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to Covid-19.


Scottish Water teams deal with more than 1300 sewer blockages in two weeks as Highland residents urged to bin toilet un-flushables

Scottish Water teams deal with more than 1300 sewer blockages in two weeks as Highland residents urged to bin toilet un-flushables

Scottish Water teams deal with more than 1300 sewer blockages in two weeks as Highland residents urged to bin toilet un-flushables

30 March 2020

New figures show Scottish Water teams were called out to deal with more than 1300 sewer blockages in just two weeks.


Botanic Gardens donates plants to charities

Botanic Gardens donates plants to charities

Botanic Gardens donates plants to charities

30 March 2020

PLANTS grown at Inverness Botanic Gardens through its GROW Project are being donated to a host of local charities.


Survey shows majority of Inverness residents would like more dedicated cycle lanes

Survey shows majority of Inverness residents would like more dedicated cycle lanes

Survey shows majority of Inverness residents would like more dedicated cycle lanes

28 March 2020

Bike Life, has revealed that four out of five people in Inverness think more cycle tracks separated from traffic would help them to cycle more.


Recycling centres closed and waste service collections changed during coronavirus

Recycling centres closed and waste service collections changed during coronavirus

Recycling centres closed and waste service collections changed during coronavirus

25 March 2020

Highland Council is reminding people that its recycling centres are closed and garden waste and bulky uplift services have been suspended.


Scottish Water issues flooding prevention call

Scottish Water issues flooding prevention call

Scottish Water issues flooding prevention call

18 March 2020

Scottish Water is calling for people to avoid disposing of un-flushable items in toilets.


Contract awarded for My Ness art project

Contract awarded for My Ness art project

Contract awarded for My Ness art project

13 March 2020

THE contract to start work on a controversial public art work in Inverness has been awarded to a Beauly firm.


Council changes vehicle restriction policy at waste recycling centres

Council changes vehicle restriction policy at waste recycling centres

Council changes vehicle restriction policy at waste recycling centres

12 March 2020

Householders in the Highlands can now use oversized trailers at waste recycling centres after a change was made to a newly introduced policy.


Twelve year old objects to Sutherland spaceport

Twelve year old objects to Sutherland spaceport

Twelve year old objects to Sutherland spaceport

11 March 2020

Scotland's leading young environmentalist has objected to Britain's first vertical launch spaceport planned for the Moine Peninsula near Tongue.


Angry city resident targets irresponsible dog owners

Angry city resident targets irresponsible dog owners

Angry city resident targets irresponsible dog owners

11 March 2020

A CULLODEN resident is kicking up a stink about a thoughtless dog walker who is letting their pet soil a neighbourhood lawn.


Highlands is bracing itself for ice and snow following latest Met Office weather warning

Highlands is bracing itself for ice and snow following latest Met Office weather warning

Highlands is bracing itself for ice and snow following latest Met Office weather warning

10 March 2020

Ice and snow may bring travel disruption to Inverness and the Highlands from tomorrow evening.


More needs to be done to make Highland properties more energy efficient

More needs to be done to make Highland properties more energy efficient

More needs to be done to make Highland properties more energy efficient

08 March 2020

Figures compiled in a new report show the Highlands has some of the least energy efficient homes in Scotland.


Highland pupils help design green vehicles infrastructure through Council competition

Highland pupils help design green vehicles infrastructure through Council competition

Highland pupils help design green vehicles infrastructure through Council competition

06 March 2020

THE WINNERS of a Highland-wide design project have been revealed after hundreds of children in the region have submitted their works.


UPDATE: Councillor says they are going as fast as possible to tackle climate change

UPDATE: Councillor says they are going as fast as possible to tackle climate change

UPDATE: Councillor says they are going as fast as possible to tackle climate change

28 February 2020

A councillor said they are doing all they can to promote sustainability after campaigners gathered at the council's headquarters in Inverness.


New outdoor nursery to open in community woodland near Loch Ness

New outdoor nursery to open in community woodland near Loch Ness

New outdoor nursery to open in community woodland near Loch Ness

28 February 2020

A new early years outdoor nursery is set to open in community-owned woodland near Loch Ness.


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