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First Minister turns down invite to visit Nairn amidst A96 bypass delays

First Minister turns down invite to visit Nairn amidst A96 bypass delays

First Minister turns down invite to visit Nairn amidst A96 bypass delays

18 March 2024

The First Minister has turned down an invitation to visit Nairn and see for himself the impact the lack of a bypass on the A96 has on the area.


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'

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

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

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.


Mixed reaction after Highland Council vote on Caley Thistle project

Mixed reaction after Highland Council vote on Caley Thistle project

Mixed reaction after Highland Council vote on Caley Thistle project

15 March 2024

Fans are ‘very concerned’ about the club while four Inverness community councils are relieved.


Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

14 March 2024

Project director Donald Weir says it is a ‘renaissance of a form of energy generation that has been dormant for decades.’


Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

14 March 2024

Scot Gardiner hit out 'insidious behind-the-scenes goings-on from certain councillors' but vows to challenge decisions.


WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

14 March 2024

A heated exchange took place in a Highland Council meeting today.


BREAKING: Highland Council rejects vital Caley Thistle renewables project

BREAKING: Highland Council rejects vital Caley Thistle renewables project

BREAKING: Highland Council rejects vital Caley Thistle renewables project

14 March 2024

The move throws the club's immediate future into doubt.


Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.


Highland Council’s battle with Caley Thistle over battery storage plan ‘beggars belief’

Highland Council’s battle with Caley Thistle over battery storage plan ‘beggars belief’

Highland Council’s battle with Caley Thistle over battery storage plan ‘beggars belief’

13 March 2024

Robert Mckendrick highlights how the council wants its own battery storage facility while trying to reject the club's bid for one.


Missing budget details, a major delivery plan released – what is Highland Council up to?

Missing budget details, a major delivery plan released – what is Highland Council up to?

Missing budget details, a major delivery plan released – what is Highland Council up to?

13 March 2024

The new delivery plan is to 'underpins' the budget but critics are at a loss to say what the 'murky' budget accounts for.


Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

13 March 2024

A petition has been launched to urge the Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: Nationalist MSPs back bad budget

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: Nationalist MSPs back bad budget

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: Nationalist MSPs back bad budget

12 March 2024

New SNP/Green cuts further jeopardise essential services that many, including some of our most vulnerable residents, rely on, says our columnist.


Highland MSP demands accountability for delay in Nairn bypass timetable publication

Highland MSP demands accountability for delay in Nairn bypass timetable publication

Highland MSP demands accountability for delay in Nairn bypass timetable publication

12 March 2024

A Highland MSP has slammed the Scottish Government's 'failure' to publish a timetable of delivery for the dualling of the A96 Inverness to Nairn.


FERGUS EWING: My 'crime' was standing up for my constituents

FERGUS EWING: My 'crime' was standing up for my constituents

FERGUS EWING: My 'crime' was standing up for my constituents

12 March 2024

'If my constituents had wanted a doormat, they would have gone to B&Q!' says our MSP.


Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

11 March 2024

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.


POLITICS MATTERS: How will Budget impact us? Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed in north

POLITICS MATTERS: How will Budget impact us? Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed in north

POLITICS MATTERS: How will Budget impact us? Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed in north

10 March 2024

Higher cost of fuel in our area and the substantial mileages racked up for business or pleasure means car ownership is an expensive outlay for many.


Inverness Caley Thistle call on fans to write to councillors ahead of crunch vote

Inverness Caley Thistle call on fans to write to councillors ahead of crunch vote

Inverness Caley Thistle call on fans to write to councillors ahead of crunch vote

09 March 2024

The club issues a defiant statement on the ‘reasons why this application can and should be approved.’


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


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