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Transport body Hitrans makes a bid for £381,000 for projects across Highlands

18 March 2021
Transport body Hitrans makes a bid for £381,000 for projects across Highlands

Transport body Hitrans makes a bid for £381,000 for projects across Highlands

18 March 2021

The funding round, yet to be decided by the Scottish Government, would see a number of projects including a plan to allow bikes on the bus.


New helipad in memory of Applecross teen Bethany Walker given green light

18 March 2021
New helipad in memory of Applecross teen Bethany Walker given green light

New helipad in memory of Applecross teen Bethany Walker given green light

18 March 2021

Actor Hugh Grant joined the HELP Appeal charity and residents to meet the cost of £60,000 landing platform.


POLL: Do you feel safe outside at night in the Highlands?

17 March 2021
POLL: Do you feel safe outside at night in the Highlands?

POLL: Do you feel safe outside at night in the Highlands?

17 March 2021

We want women to tell us how they feel in our poll.


Highlands and Islands police report a sharp rise in sextortion crime reports

17 March 2021
Highlands and Islands police report a sharp rise in sextortion crime reports

Highlands and Islands police report a sharp rise in sextortion crime reports

17 March 2021

Between January and August 2020, 283 crimes were recorded, an increase of 44 per cent on the same period in 2019, when 196 offences were reported.


Taxi and private hire drivers urged to apply to Covid fund before it closes on Thursday at 5pm

17 March 2021
Taxi and private hire drivers urged to apply to Covid fund before it closes on Thursday at 5pm

Taxi and private hire drivers urged to apply to Covid fund before it closes on Thursday at 5pm

17 March 2021

The council has already approved 457 grants to the value of £685,500.


POLL RESULTS: here's percentage of people who think brown bin charges should be scrapped

15 March 2021
POLL RESULTS: here's percentage of people who think brown bin charges should be scrapped

POLL RESULTS: here's percentage of people who think brown bin charges should be scrapped

15 March 2021

Our poll results on brown bins send a clear message about how people feel.


Highland Wildlife Park awarded a share a £2.6 million European Regional Development Fund award

15 March 2021
Highland Wildlife Park awarded a share a £2.6 million European Regional Development Fund award

Highland Wildlife Park awarded a share a £2.6 million European Regional Development Fund award

15 March 2021

The funding has been awarded through the Natural Cultural and Heritage Fund, led by NatureScot.


Easter Ross diamond duo congratulated by Queen on milestone anniversary

14 March 2021
Easter Ross diamond duo congratulated by Queen on milestone anniversary

Easter Ross diamond duo congratulated by Queen on milestone anniversary

14 March 2021

A couple celebrating their 60th year of marriage were presented with a card from Her Majesty the Queen.


PICTURES: 'I never want to leave – it is a great place to go to school, to teach and to be part of the community'

14 March 2021
PICTURES: 'I never want to leave – it is a great place to go to school, to teach and to be part of the community'

PICTURES: 'I never want to leave – it is a great place to go to school, to teach and to be part of the community'

14 March 2021

A 50th anniversary celebration of a Ross-shire school was enjoyed by the whole community.


PICTURES: Highland ballet students make the grade

13 March 2021
PICTURES: Highland ballet students make the grade

PICTURES: Highland ballet students make the grade

13 March 2021

Ballet students have been given top marks in national grade exams.


Consultation goes live on new active travel link between Avoch, Munlochy and Drumderfit on Black Isle

13 March 2021
Consultation goes live on new active travel link between Avoch, Munlochy and Drumderfit on Black Isle

Consultation goes live on new active travel link between Avoch, Munlochy and Drumderfit on Black Isle

13 March 2021

Transition Black Isle (TBI) wants to hear views on a proposed route between Black Isle villages and attractions.


Snapchat clip triggers Easter Ross warning to pupils and parents

13 March 2021
Snapchat clip triggers Easter Ross warning to pupils and parents

Snapchat clip triggers Easter Ross warning to pupils and parents

13 March 2021

A video shared on social media has been roundly condemned and sparked a warning to parents of Easter Ross children.


Youngster's candle business is really 'glowing places'

13 March 2021
Youngster's candle business is really 'glowing places'

Youngster's candle business is really 'glowing places'

13 March 2021

A young entrepreneur has just sealed a deal – with her mum – to expand on her first business venture.


Easing of lockdown in Highlands 'in hand' says community safety partnership

12 March 2021
Easing of lockdown in Highlands 'in hand' says community safety partnership

Easing of lockdown in Highlands 'in hand' says community safety partnership

12 March 2021

Police will be working in partnership with other agencies to reinforce the Operation Respect initiative.


Highland Matters – new political group forms on Highland Council

12 March 2021
Highland Matters – new political group forms on Highland Council

Highland Matters – new political group forms on Highland Council

12 March 2021

Four Highland councillors, previously from the SNP and one Green member, have today joined forces to form their own council political alliance.


Reduction in Covid–19 transmission in the Highlands, and throughout Scotland linked to vaccine

12 March 2021
Reduction in Covid–19 transmission in the Highlands, and throughout Scotland linked to vaccine

Reduction in Covid–19 transmission in the Highlands, and throughout Scotland linked to vaccine

12 March 2021

A study has found the vaccination of healthcare workers offers some protection against transmission of Covid-19 to their household contacts.


PICTURES: Veteran shows off Highlands as a reminder of how beautiful it is to live here

11 March 2021
PICTURES: Veteran shows off Highlands as a reminder of how beautiful it is to live here

PICTURES: Veteran shows off Highlands as a reminder of how beautiful it is to live here

11 March 2021

'During the lockdown I have used my exercise time to take photographs and to enjoy being outdoors.'


Highlanders invited to apply for hit TV quiz show

11 March 2021
Highlanders invited to apply for hit TV quiz show

Highlanders invited to apply for hit TV quiz show

11 March 2021

Award-winning hit show The Cube is returning to ITV and ITV Hub later this year.


POLL: Is it time brown bin charges in the Highlands are scrapped?

11 March 2021
POLL: Is it time brown bin charges in the Highlands are scrapped?

POLL: Is it time brown bin charges in the Highlands are scrapped?

11 March 2021

Campaigner Yvonne Irving thinks the charges are counter productive in asking people to recycle garden waste.


As cost rises by 3% in the Highlands – petition launched to scrap brown bin charges

11 March 2021
As cost rises by 3% in the Highlands – petition launched to scrap brown bin charges

As cost rises by 3% in the Highlands – petition launched to scrap brown bin charges

11 March 2021

An East Ayrshire mum is calling on the Scottish Government to scrap brown bin collection charges by local authorities.


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