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Highland Council is openly talking about redundancies 'without adequate funding'

29 October 2023
Highland Council is openly talking about redundancies 'without adequate funding'

Highland Council is openly talking about redundancies 'without adequate funding'

29 October 2023

Leader Raymond Bremner says that could 'mean job losses' as the administration is hammered for not 'looking at real problems.'


Jamie Halcro Johnston: Local communities on the Corran Narrows Crossing have been 'failed'

25 October 2023
Jamie Halcro Johnston: Local communities on the Corran Narrows Crossing have been 'failed'

Jamie Halcro Johnston: Local communities on the Corran Narrows Crossing have been 'failed'

25 October 2023

He says 'the SNP-led Highland Council and SNP-led Scottish Government must stop passing the buck' – 'the truth of it is they both have.'


New political group at Highland Council aims to put constituents 'first and foremost'

25 October 2023
New political group at Highland Council aims to put constituents 'first and foremost'

New political group at Highland Council aims to put constituents 'first and foremost'

25 October 2023

Highland Alliance co-led by Maxine Smith will not whip members to 'vote against their conscience or the communities.'


Confidential contact for Highland Council staff who want to speak out on alleged bullying

24 October 2023
Confidential contact for Highland Council staff who want to speak out on alleged bullying

Confidential contact for Highland Council staff who want to speak out on alleged bullying

24 October 2023

The call comes after at least 500 staff claimed in an official survey that they were subject to bullying and harassment at work.


1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

23 October 2023
1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

23 October 2023

Allegations include 25 physical assaults, five of sexual harassment with claims made against colleagues, bosses and even elected councillors.


Councillor says ‘this feels like a last warning’ after masonry fell from derelict pub

20 October 2023
Councillor says ‘this feels like a last warning’ after masonry fell from derelict pub

Councillor says ‘this feels like a last warning’ after masonry fell from derelict pub

20 October 2023

Despite earlier warnings harling fell from the Commercial Bar, closing Dingwall High Street and sparking an emergency response


BT’s rejection of plan to protect 100 jobs in Alness sparks union fury

20 October 2023
BT’s rejection of plan to protect 100 jobs in Alness sparks union fury

BT’s rejection of plan to protect 100 jobs in Alness sparks union fury

20 October 2023

BT claims that staff could ‘commute or redeploy to Dundee or Manchester’ is deemed ‘not a credible alternative.’


SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

20 October 2023
SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

20 October 2023

Fergus Ewing hits back after coming under fire at the SNP conference which issued yet another dualling promise.


SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

19 October 2023
SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

19 October 2023

Fergus Ewing hits back after coming under fire at the SNP conference which issued yet another dualling promise.


RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

17 October 2023
RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

17 October 2023

She says there was 'more interest in duelling between Transport Scotland and the government than dualling the road.'


SNP displays bitterness at dualling critics as conference backs another A9/A96 vow

17 October 2023
SNP displays bitterness at dualling critics as conference backs another A9/A96 vow

SNP displays bitterness at dualling critics as conference backs another A9/A96 vow

17 October 2023

Criticism still rankles as speakers take aim at critics: ‘the Tories get so chuffed when they can use SNP quotes to throw at us.’


WATCH: Parents launch campaign to build four schools labelled Project Hope

12 October 2023
WATCH: Parents launch campaign to build four schools labelled Project Hope

WATCH: Parents launch campaign to build four schools labelled Project Hope

12 October 2023

One parent says 'we want to do what Highland Council have not done – offer people a little bit of hope for the future of these schools.'


Dingwall and Black Isle Gaelic choir leader 'could light up a room'

11 October 2023
Dingwall and Black Isle Gaelic choir leader 'could light up a room'

Dingwall and Black Isle Gaelic choir leader 'could light up a room'

11 October 2023

A friend of Highland Gaelic stalwart Kirsteen MacLennan has paid tribute after her passing at the end of last week.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023
Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023

The death of the gifted Gaelic conductor, singer and teacher aged 49 sparks hundreds of tributes.


Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

09 October 2023
Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

09 October 2023

He says 'we must obtain and hear evidence from Nicola and all the other cabinet secretaries' who had responsibility for the A9 and A96.


SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023
SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023

The operator says 'the greatest risk to a normal restart on Monday is on the Highland Main Line' where flood waters remain high.


SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

08 October 2023
SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

08 October 2023

Geoff Aberdein says he would 'offer her basically whatever position she wanted' even deputy First Minister.


UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

08 October 2023
UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

08 October 2023

Both the Highland Main Line and Kyle of Lochalsh Line as are closed for the day and Inverness to Elgin services are cancelled


SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023
SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023

It is the only one of its kind issued nationwide while 17 of 51 Flood Warnings across Scotland are in the Highlands.


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