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Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023

It comes as councillors fear the cost of hiring facilities in the north are 'threatening the very existence' of voluntary organisations.


Last chance to give feedback on Common Good Land near Seaman's Hall as consultation closes tomorrow

Last chance to give feedback on Common Good Land near Seaman's Hall as consultation closes tomorrow

Last chance to give feedback on Common Good Land near Seaman's Hall as consultation closes tomorrow

09 May 2023

A PUBLIC consultation on an area of Common Good land in Nairn closes this week.


Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023

A number of sports programmes have already moved but others may have to fold


FERGUS EWING: We must concentrate on the promises we made

FERGUS EWING: We must concentrate on the promises we made

FERGUS EWING: We must concentrate on the promises we made

09 May 2023

Not long after the Scottish Parliament was reconvened, an opinion poll asked what people felt to be the most important matters.


Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

08 May 2023

Councillor Ken Gowans says the charity will get at least £60,000 in funding


MP calls for SFA rethink on Scottish Cup Final timing amid safety fears for fans

MP calls for SFA rethink on Scottish Cup Final timing amid safety fears for fans

MP calls for SFA rethink on Scottish Cup Final timing amid safety fears for fans

08 May 2023

A Highland MP has written to the SFA expressing “deep concerns” over arrangements for Inverness Caley Thistle’s Scottish Cup Final against Celtic.


Kate Forbes says the Scottish Government has 'turned a corner' in its approach to controversial HPMAs

Kate Forbes says the Scottish Government has 'turned a corner' in its approach to controversial HPMAs

Kate Forbes says the Scottish Government has 'turned a corner' in its approach to controversial HPMAs

07 May 2023

The Highland MSP denied softening her stance on the marine protection plan to ban fishing in 10 per cent of Scotland's seas


Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

06 May 2023

Lord Uist warned that Justice Secretary Angela Constance’s proposals constituted a 'serious attack upon the independence of the judiciary'


Coronation Lighting: Which side are you on as we ask two leading Highland MSPs for their takes?

Coronation Lighting: Which side are you on as we ask two leading Highland MSPs for their takes?

Coronation Lighting: Which side are you on as we ask two leading Highland MSPs for their takes?

06 May 2023

Arguing the case for the illuminations is Edward Mountain while Emma Roddick makes the case against


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Green need to be reminded about the values of democracy

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Green need to be reminded about the values of democracy

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Green need to be reminded about the values of democracy

05 May 2023

He says it is 'increasingly difficult to obtain straight answers' like whether what the post-2024 agriculture policy will mean for funding


Inverness: a city divided on King Charles III and the coronation?

Inverness: a city divided on King Charles III and the coronation?

Inverness: a city divided on King Charles III and the coronation?

04 May 2023

Inverness and surrounding communities appeared deeply divided in the run up to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.


Highland MP calls for public inquiry into controversial Beauly to Caithness powerline plans

Highland MP calls for public inquiry into controversial Beauly to Caithness powerline plans

Highland MP calls for public inquiry into controversial Beauly to Caithness powerline plans

04 May 2023

A Highland MP is calling for a public inquiry into the controversial plans for an overhead power line between Beauly and Caithness.


WATCH: Will you be celebrating the Coronation this weekend?

WATCH: Will you be celebrating the Coronation this weekend?

WATCH: Will you be celebrating the Coronation this weekend?

03 May 2023

WE asked people in Inverness whether they will be watching and celebrating the coronation this weekend.


WATCH: Fergus Ewing tear-up controversial consultation

WATCH: Fergus Ewing tear-up controversial consultation

WATCH: Fergus Ewing tear-up controversial consultation

02 May 2023

He slams Highly Protected Marine Areas as a 'notice of execution' on fishing communities and 'an incredible act of provocation'


Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

02 May 2023

Councillor Ken Gowans says 'it’s vital that the council ensures that it is securing appropriate and proportionate costs.'


DREW HENDRY: Have your say on how to protect our vital services

DREW HENDRY: Have your say on how to protect our vital services

DREW HENDRY: Have your say on how to protect our vital services

02 May 2023

When banks closed they reassured us post offices would fill the void. Yet, as they face challenges our communities are facing the consequences.


Community welcomes new footbridge plans after accessibility campaign

Community welcomes new footbridge plans after accessibility campaign

Community welcomes new footbridge plans after accessibility campaign

01 May 2023

PLANS to install a new footbridge with lifts at the train station in Nairn have been submitted by a railway infrastructure operator.


PICTURES: Inverness rally highlights cost-of-living crisis and threat to workers' rights

PICTURES: Inverness rally highlights cost-of-living crisis and threat to workers' rights

PICTURES: Inverness rally highlights cost-of-living crisis and threat to workers' rights

01 May 2023

DOZENS of Highlanders have added their voices to calls for the protection of workers' rights – amid controversial Westminster moves to curtail them.


Highland roads improve by just 0.2 per cent while pothole backlog edges towards £200 million

Highland roads improve by just 0.2 per cent while pothole backlog edges towards £200 million

Highland roads improve by just 0.2 per cent while pothole backlog edges towards £200 million

01 May 2023

The council says 'our results over the last 11 years show a significant deterioration' which is a 'long term trend'


Council deletes post on lighting-up Inverness for coronation due to 'overwhelming level of comments'

Council deletes post on lighting-up Inverness for coronation due to 'overwhelming level of comments'

Council deletes post on lighting-up Inverness for coronation due to 'overwhelming level of comments'

28 April 2023

The move sparked anger from some who felt the illuminations were a waste of money


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