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'The mental and physical health of our members is at stake' – says gym manager as plans to close Inverness gym could get go ahead next week

Members and staff of an Inverness gym at risk of being replaced by a bowling alley are urging councillors to consider the impact on the community.

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'

Highland Council called on to declare a 'school estate emergency'

Councillor Helen Crawford warns just 20 per cent of north schools are rated 'good' compared to 91 per cent in the rest of Scotland.

£106 winter fuel bills help available – do you qualify for the cash?

Do you qualify for the £106 payment to help with your winter fuel bills? Click to find out and how to claim it.

Bught Park construction works in Inverness set to begin

Contractors have moved into the site ahead of demolition and construction work that will create new changing facilities.

EXPLAINED: How 'game-changing' pavement parking ban will be enforced in Highlands

For many hampered and endangered by the current system, the phased changes can't come soon enough. A major milestone will be marked on Monday.

Highland MSP Douglas Ross slams SNP for a 'shameful' decline in Scottish education

He says 'the SNP’s record on education is one of abject failure and they continue to let down pupils, parents and staff.'

£1m up for grabs to empower Highland communities

Groups and organisations in the Highlands are being invited to apply for funding to improve and regenerate their communities.

Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

Scottish Minister's rejected the council's assessment of a farmhouse near King's Stable.

YOUR REACTIONS: 20mph zones in the Highlands – improving road safety or a waste of money?

To some, the introduction of 20mph zones in communities across the Highlands is a welcome move and improves road safety.

Council house tenants invited to have their say on next year's rent levels in the Highlands

Council house tenants in the Highlands are being invited to have their say on the rent levels for the year ahead.

Highland Council planners recommend approval of plan to replace Everlast gym in Inverness

Objectors want Highland Council to reject the bid to turn the gym into a bowling alley but officials say their hands are tied.

Is the 20mph scheme working in the Highlands?

A public consultation on the Highland-wide 20mph limit programme has been launched.

New headteacher announced for Inverness school

A new headteacher has been announced for Inverness High School.

Paid work placements in Inverness are boosting confidence and self-esteem

Nine placements have started since October.

Final phase of Inverness housing estate set to roll

More than 100 homes set to be built in final chunk of Slackbuie housing development on Inverness outskirts.

Krispy Kreme moves a step closer to first Inverness premises

The popular doughnut firm wants to "simply and sensitivity change" the listed building it is keen to occupy.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

'The mental and physical health of our members is at stake' – says gym manager as plans to close Inverness gym could get go ahead next week

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council called on to declare a 'school estate emergency'

Highland Council called on to declare a 'school estate emergency'

£106 winter fuel bills help available – do you qualify for the cash?

£106 winter fuel bills help available – do you qualify for the cash?

Bught Park construction works in Inverness set to begin

Bught Park construction works in Inverness set to begin

EXPLAINED: How 'game-changing' pavement parking ban will be enforced in Highlands

EXPLAINED: How 'game-changing' pavement parking ban will be enforced in Highlands

Highland MSP Douglas Ross slams SNP for a 'shameful' decline in Scottish education

Highland MSP Douglas Ross slams SNP for a 'shameful' decline in Scottish education

£1m up for grabs to empower Highland communities

£1m up for grabs to empower Highland communities

Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

YOUR REACTIONS: 20mph zones in the Highlands – improving road safety or a waste of money?

YOUR REACTIONS: 20mph zones in the Highlands – improving road safety or a waste of money?

Council house tenants invited to have their say on next year's rent levels in the Highlands

Council house tenants invited to have their say on next year's rent levels in the Highlands

Highland Council planners recommend approval of plan to replace Everlast gym in Inverness

Highland Council planners recommend approval of plan to replace Everlast gym in Inverness

Is the 20mph scheme working in the Highlands?

Is the 20mph scheme working in the Highlands?

New headteacher announced for Inverness school

New headteacher announced for Inverness school

Paid work placements in Inverness are boosting confidence and self-esteem

Paid work placements in Inverness are boosting confidence and self-esteem

Final phase of Inverness housing estate set to roll

Final phase of Inverness housing estate set to roll

Krispy Kreme moves a step closer to first Inverness premises

Krispy Kreme moves a step closer to first Inverness premises

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