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School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

16 October 2023
School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

16 October 2023

Unison has announced plans for a "rolling series of strikes", with specific dates set to be announced "in the coming days".


WATCH: Storm Babet to batter Highlands with up to 200mm of rain forecast in worst hit spots

16 October 2023
WATCH: Storm Babet to batter Highlands with up to 200mm of rain forecast in worst hit spots

WATCH: Storm Babet to batter Highlands with up to 200mm of rain forecast in worst hit spots

16 October 2023

Two rain warnings have been issued for parts of the Highlands, with a third alert – for gales – covering virtually all of northern Scotland.


Strikes to go ahead amid dispute over staff cuts at University of the Highlands and Islands

16 October 2023
Strikes to go ahead amid dispute over staff cuts at University of the Highlands and Islands

Strikes to go ahead amid dispute over staff cuts at University of the Highlands and Islands

16 October 2023

Strikes affecting University of the Highlands and Islands sites will go ahead as planned tomorrow, a union has confirmed.


WATCH: Met Office issues 66-hour long warning for rain in part of the Highlands

16 October 2023
WATCH: Met Office issues 66-hour long warning for rain in part of the Highlands

WATCH: Met Office issues 66-hour long warning for rain in part of the Highlands

16 October 2023

The yellow warning runs from Thursday morning until the end of Saturday and covers parts of the A9.


Tractor and car collision near Ardgay sparks police appeal

16 October 2023
Tractor and car collision near Ardgay sparks police appeal

Tractor and car collision near Ardgay sparks police appeal

16 October 2023

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a tractor damaged a car near Ardgay.


UK award joy for Highland group working to boost British Sign Language in schools

12 October 2023
UK award joy for Highland group working to boost British Sign Language in schools

UK award joy for Highland group working to boost British Sign Language in schools

12 October 2023

WORK to boost inclusion through the teaching of British Sign Language has earned a Highland organisation a top prize in a prestigious UK competition.


Highland stargazers gear up for shooting star fun in dark northern skies

06 October 2023
Highland stargazers gear up for shooting star fun in dark northern skies

Highland stargazers gear up for shooting star fun in dark northern skies

06 October 2023

A trio of meteor showers will be making their presence felt in October – with the Orionids of Halley's Comet fame being one of the three.


Historic Highland building could be demolished

06 October 2023
Historic Highland building could be demolished

Historic Highland building could be demolished

06 October 2023

Rose Street Hall's owners have secured permission to demolish the building, and its tenant is understood to have been given notice to leave.


Community councils lapse in several Ross-shire communities

05 October 2023
Community councils lapse in several Ross-shire communities

Community councils lapse in several Ross-shire communities

05 October 2023

Not enough people stood for election in seven community council areas – including Tain and Muir of Ord – and they will fall into abeyance.


Strike days announced at University of the Highlands and Islands as staff and politicians criticise 'lack of talks'

05 October 2023
Strike days announced at University of the Highlands and Islands as staff and politicians criticise 'lack of talks'

Strike days announced at University of the Highlands and Islands as staff and politicians criticise 'lack of talks'

05 October 2023

The strikes are in response to plans to cut £4 million from the UHI's budget and make dozens of staff redundant.


PICTURES: Star Wars Ahsoka makes major use of Scottish Highland landmarks in spectacular climax to Disney+ show

04 October 2023
PICTURES: Star Wars Ahsoka makes major use of Scottish Highland landmarks in spectacular climax to Disney+ show

PICTURES: Star Wars Ahsoka makes major use of Scottish Highland landmarks in spectacular climax to Disney+ show

04 October 2023

Suilven and Fionn Loch starred as the show reached its climax, with Suilven doubling up as the location of statues to a major piece of Star Wars lore.


PICTURES: RNLI's Kyle station celebrates lifesavers' combined 100 years of service

03 October 2023
PICTURES: RNLI's Kyle station celebrates lifesavers' combined 100 years of service

PICTURES: RNLI's Kyle station celebrates lifesavers' combined 100 years of service

03 October 2023

Four former RNLI offshore and onshore crew members who have dedicated more than 100 years to the charity between them, have been honoured.


Angry parents baffled after strike closes school... despite no staff taking part

03 October 2023
Angry parents baffled after strike closes school... despite no staff taking part

Angry parents baffled after strike closes school... despite no staff taking part

03 October 2023

Parents are scratching their heads after Applecross Primary shut for three days during recent strikes – despite no staff apparently taking part.


Are Rose Street multi-storey car park's days numbered?

03 October 2023
Are Rose Street multi-storey car park's days numbered?

Are Rose Street multi-storey car park's days numbered?

03 October 2023

The ageing Rose Street multi-storey car park could be demolished and replaced, it has emerged.


RNLI's Kessock crew scrambled to boat 'in trouble' in Munlochy

02 October 2023
RNLI's Kessock crew scrambled to boat 'in trouble' in Munlochy

RNLI's Kessock crew scrambled to boat 'in trouble' in Munlochy

02 October 2023

A boat's call for help sparked a call-out for the RNLI's Kessock lifeboat on Sunday afternoon.


Highland father and son inspire each other to degree success

29 September 2023
Highland father and son inspire each other to degree success

Highland father and son inspire each other to degree success

29 September 2023

A father and son from the Highlands were in a celebratory mood when they both graduated in the same university ceremony.


A9 road traffic incident 'restricting road both ways', warns Traffic Scotland

28 September 2023
A9 road traffic incident 'restricting road both ways', warns Traffic Scotland

A9 road traffic incident 'restricting road both ways', warns Traffic Scotland

28 September 2023

Motorists on the A9 have been warned to drive with care after a road traffic incident restricted the road in both directions at Tain.


Lottery funding sparks launch of youth arts project at Eden Court

28 September 2023
Lottery funding sparks launch of youth arts project at Eden Court

Lottery funding sparks launch of youth arts project at Eden Court

28 September 2023

A major new youth arts project is being launched by Eden Court thanks to lottery funding.


Fresh CCTV images released by police investigating theft of 'significant' sum from ATM

28 September 2023
Fresh CCTV images released by police investigating theft of 'significant' sum from ATM

Fresh CCTV images released by police investigating theft of 'significant' sum from ATM

28 September 2023

Police believe the man in the new images "may be able to assist their investigation" into the theft from the Morrisons supermarket ATM in Alness.


Police appeal after missing Nottinghamshire OAP spotted on Inverness-Caithness train

28 September 2023
Police appeal after missing Nottinghamshire OAP spotted on Inverness-Caithness train

Police appeal after missing Nottinghamshire OAP spotted on Inverness-Caithness train

28 September 2023

Jago Ashwell (74) is known to have travelled by train from Inverness to Caithness on Monday.


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