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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.


8 candidates to stand in Inverness South by-election

8 candidates to stand in Inverness South by-election

8 candidates to stand in Inverness South by-election

07 March 2024

Eight candidates have been confirmed as standing in next month's Highland Council by-election in the Inverness South ward.


Highland Council in a 'pickle' over review of multimillion-pound Caley Thistle project

Highland Council in a 'pickle' over review of multimillion-pound Caley Thistle project

Highland Council in a 'pickle' over review of multimillion-pound Caley Thistle project

07 March 2024

Who wanted to review the decision?


Highland Council move risks scuppering £3.4 million Caley Thistle deal

Highland Council move risks scuppering £3.4 million Caley Thistle deal

Highland Council move risks scuppering £3.4 million Caley Thistle deal

07 March 2024

Chairman Ross Morrison refuses to consider going part-time but warns the club may have 'difficulties in surviving'.


Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

07 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie insisted the Highlands can be "one of the richest regions in Scotland" after he announced his decision to join the Alba Party.


Inverness Caledonian Thistle need to overcome 30 councillors to pass battery farm project

Inverness Caledonian Thistle need to overcome 30 councillors to pass battery farm project

Inverness Caledonian Thistle need to overcome 30 councillors to pass battery farm project

06 March 2024

Ahead of a crunch meeting with fans ICT chairman Ross Morrison condemned ‘the bewildering behaviour' of the council.


Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

06 March 2024

Hundreds more admit personal relationships at the local authority have made them feel 'uncomfortable.'


BBC Scotland's Debate Night tonight tackles the big issues before an Inverness audience

BBC Scotland's Debate Night tonight tackles the big issues before an Inverness audience

BBC Scotland's Debate Night tonight tackles the big issues before an Inverness audience

06 March 2024

BBC Scotland’s flagship current affairs show will be filmed before an Inverness audience tonight.


The Chancellor says the UK has ‘turned the corner on inflation’ and the economy will grow

The Chancellor says the UK has ‘turned the corner on inflation’ and the economy will grow

The Chancellor says the UK has ‘turned the corner on inflation’ and the economy will grow

06 March 2024

The OBR says inflation targets will be met and borrowing is going down – but is it enough to win the next election?


Chancellor: Budget will 'put £680 a year back into the pocket of Scottish workers'

Chancellor: Budget will 'put £680 a year back into the pocket of Scottish workers'

Chancellor: Budget will 'put £680 a year back into the pocket of Scottish workers'

06 March 2024

Jeremy Hunt's plans were largely welcomed by the FSB but slammed by local MPs Jamie Stone and Drew Hendry.


Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

06 March 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt called it a 'budget for long term growth' with a boost for the drinks sector and a blow for oil and gas.


RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'


Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

05 March 2024

The Highland MP says 'VAT-free streets is not just about economic revival but also about ensuring fairness.'


Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

04 March 2024

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.


SNP MP to lead debate on fairer energy pricing for Highlands

SNP MP to lead debate on fairer energy pricing for Highlands

SNP MP to lead debate on fairer energy pricing for Highlands

03 March 2024

Drew Hendry said: “It’s unfair that people in the Highlands and Islands continue to pay more for energy."


Inverness Caley Thistle to reveal all on club's battery farm plans

Inverness Caley Thistle to reveal all on club's battery farm plans

Inverness Caley Thistle to reveal all on club's battery farm plans

03 March 2024

Club chairman Ross Morrison said: "I feel we must enlighten our fans regarding just what has been going on in relation to this most crucial matter."


Highland MSP backs Black Isle community calls over road safety fears

Highland MSP backs Black Isle community calls over road safety fears

Highland MSP backs Black Isle community calls over road safety fears

03 March 2024

Safety concerns have been raised in a Black Isle community amid fears that the narrow road and increasing traffic are an accident waiting to happen.


Lib Dems announce candidate to run for new Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency seat

Lib Dems announce candidate to run for new Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency seat

Lib Dems announce candidate to run for new Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency seat

02 March 2024

Local Lib Dems have announced their candidate for the upcoming general election for the newly-formed Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency.


Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

29 February 2024

The agreed proposals are branded 'nebulous, vague, hazy, obscure, indistinct, unclear, indefinite, murky, blurred, formless and featureless.'


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