COMPLAINTS from overburdened head teachers have sparked calls for a major re-think on the role of council officials.
HIGHLAND Council is "under no obligation" to improve flood defences in an area of Conon Bridge where the flood risk has been heightened.
NEWLY-elected Ross MP Ian Blackford is planning a summer tour to meet his local constituents.
A BID to give voluntary organisations receiving council grants at least one year's notice of funding cuts has been defeated.
LIBRARIES, museums and leisure centres could be in the firing line once again as Highland Council battles to plug a gaping hole in the budget.
HIGHLAND Council has discovered a £33 million black hole in its budget.
THE chairman of NHS Highland said the board has already started addressing concerns raised by the Public Audit Committee.
A ROW broke out this week between an iconic Ross venue and one of its neighbours over noisy revellers.
HIGHLAND Council customer service points at Muir of Ord, Fortrose and Lochcarron are to close, councillors agreed today (Monday).
THE new man chairing Highland Council’s community services committee has promised to strive for better roads and community transport.
HIGHLAND Council has installed its new leader and senior office bearers - amongst them a number of Ross-shire representatives.
HIGHLAND council’s new leader believes the local authority should use Charles Kennedy’s legacy to help people overcome the scourge of alcoholism.
THE Independents have taken power at Highland Council.
THE Independents have taken power at Highland Council.
The Independents have taken power at Highland Council.
TRIBUTES are pouring in for Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader, who died at his home in Lochaber on Monday.
TRIBUTES are pouring in for Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader and Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP who has died at his home.
THE former leader of Highland Council's opposition Independents has unexpectedly quit the group.
THE Scottish National Party is battling to form Highland Council’s new administration and say talks with other parties have been "encouraging".
THE Liberal Democrat group at Highland Council is in talks with other groups with a view to forming a new administration to run the council.