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Inverness primary school janitor gets send-off to remember as he retires after 24 years

Inverness primary school janitor gets send-off to remember as he retires after 24 years

Inverness primary school janitor gets send-off to remember as he retires after 24 years

28 June 2024

Pat McDaid has been the janitor for St Joseph’s RC and Bishop Eden’s for nearly 24 years.


Highland Council confirms it faces a £2.8 billion ‘housing challenge’ to build 24,000 new homes

Highland Council confirms it faces a £2.8 billion ‘housing challenge’ to build 24,000 new homes

Highland Council confirms it faces a £2.8 billion ‘housing challenge’ to build 24,000 new homes

27 June 2024

Thousands of jobs at the Green Freeport in the next decade is fuelling the need for new homes but funding construction is the issue.


Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

27 June 2024

Motorists will face six months of disruption and greatly reduced capacity at the Rose Street multi-storey car park in Inverness.


‘Sector-leading’ staff team help Merkinch Family Centre in Inverness get glowing report

‘Sector-leading’ staff team help Merkinch Family Centre in Inverness get glowing report

‘Sector-leading’ staff team help Merkinch Family Centre in Inverness get glowing report

26 June 2024

A day care centre for pre-school children in Inverness was highly praised in the latest report by the Care Inspectorate.


PICTURES: Ness anglers in showdown talks with Highland Council over Riverside Way “mess”

PICTURES: Ness anglers in showdown talks with Highland Council over Riverside Way “mess”

PICTURES: Ness anglers in showdown talks with Highland Council over Riverside Way “mess”

26 June 2024

Inverness anglers are holding showdown talks with Highland Council after voicing anger over works they say threaten their traditional River Ness beat.


Highland Council recognises staff for “above and beyond” efforts to deliver their services

Highland Council recognises staff for “above and beyond” efforts to deliver their services

Highland Council recognises staff for “above and beyond” efforts to deliver their services

25 June 2024

Council convener congratulates not just winners but all involved in the awards scheme.


‘It should be protected at all costs’ – Community reacts as Nairn Community and Arts Centre seeks lifeline funding

‘It should be protected at all costs’ – Community reacts as Nairn Community and Arts Centre seeks lifeline funding

‘It should be protected at all costs’ – Community reacts as Nairn Community and Arts Centre seeks lifeline funding

23 June 2024

The Nairn community expressed support for the venue after it was announced that the charity that runs it is hoping to get £50,000 to keep afloat.


Inverness flats plan savaged over lack of information

Inverness flats plan savaged over lack of information

Inverness flats plan savaged over lack of information

23 June 2024

Controversial plans for flats in Scorguie have been dealt a big blow after withering criticism from Highland Council officers.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: Some Highland tourism firms are still feeling the pain of Brexit

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Some Highland tourism firms are still feeling the pain of Brexit

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Some Highland tourism firms are still feeling the pain of Brexit

21 June 2024

Housing and the green freeport are among other topics mentioned by our columnist.


Highland haulage firm seeks to build new Inverness headquarters

Highland haulage firm seeks to build new Inverness headquarters

Highland haulage firm seeks to build new Inverness headquarters

21 June 2024

A family-owned Highland haulage firm is seeking permission to build a new base on the outskirts of Inverness.


COLIN CAMPBELL: 50 years on, Highland Council trailblazers still deserve to be remembered

COLIN CAMPBELL: 50 years on, Highland Council trailblazers still deserve to be remembered

COLIN CAMPBELL: 50 years on, Highland Council trailblazers still deserve to be remembered

20 June 2024

Let’s remember that councillors, despite the flak so often hurled in their direction, are generally good people who serve with the best of intentions.


PICTURES: Clean Air Day comes to Inverness city centre

PICTURES: Clean Air Day comes to Inverness city centre

PICTURES: Clean Air Day comes to Inverness city centre

20 June 2024

The fight for cleaner air in our cities and towns came to Inverness city centre on Thursday when the Highland capital marked Clean Air Day.


Ambitious 20-year plan to regenerate Highlands

Ambitious 20-year plan to regenerate Highlands

Ambitious 20-year plan to regenerate Highlands

20 June 2024

Highland Council’s multibillion-pound vision would see investment in roads, schools, housing and renewables.


‘We are elated’ - approval of plans for new Nairn Academy sparks joy

‘We are elated’ - approval of plans for new Nairn Academy sparks joy

‘We are elated’ - approval of plans for new Nairn Academy sparks joy

19 June 2024

Nairn councillors have expressed their satisfaction after plans for a new secondary school in Nairn were given the green light yesterday.


Highland Council declares a ‘housing challenge’ as it needs 24,000 homes in a decade costing up to £2.8 billion

Highland Council declares a ‘housing challenge’ as it needs 24,000 homes in a decade costing up to £2.8 billion

Highland Council declares a ‘housing challenge’ as it needs 24,000 homes in a decade costing up to £2.8 billion

19 June 2024

The local authority issues a paper looking at how renewable companies could help deliver the new homes.


Highland Council convenor hits back after claims of “democratic outrage” over denied debate

Highland Council convenor hits back after claims of “democratic outrage” over denied debate

Highland Council convenor hits back after claims of “democratic outrage” over denied debate

19 June 2024

Highland Council’s convenor has hit back in the row over the blocking of debate on a plan to give the public more clarity on major energy proposals.


Highland Council grants planning permission for new £54 million Nairn Academy

Highland Council grants planning permission for new £54 million Nairn Academy

Highland Council grants planning permission for new £54 million Nairn Academy

18 June 2024

The new school is set to be opened just after the 2026 summer holidays while the old school will be demolished.


Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

18 June 2024

Highland Council’s refusal to debate a plan to empower people to better assess energy developments has been described as a “democratic outrage”..


Scottish Labour candidate Michael Perera says the party wants to help councils repurpose homes and sell them to people for just £1

Scottish Labour candidate Michael Perera says the party wants to help councils repurpose homes and sell them to people for just £1

Scottish Labour candidate Michael Perera says the party wants to help councils repurpose homes and sell them to people for just £1

17 June 2024

The bold move would see empty homes repurposed and put back on the market alongside if people commit to living locally.


Bid to save ‘heart of the community’ as Nairn Community and Arts Centre seeks £50k from Nairn Common Good Fund

Bid to save ‘heart of the community’ as Nairn Community and Arts Centre seeks £50k from Nairn Common Good Fund

Bid to save ‘heart of the community’ as Nairn Community and Arts Centre seeks £50k from Nairn Common Good Fund

17 June 2024

The team behind Nairn Community and Arts Centre is seeking support as the venue faces an uncertain future.


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