Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says the SNP staged a 'smash and grab' over jobs
Council Convener says 'we will make sure that they receive the necessary care and support'
It aims to get the Scottish Government to return a midwifery course from Edinburgh to the north
But 148 MPs voted against their leader potentially damaging the PM
Chairman Boyd Robertson warns 'we are entering very turbulent waters'
And why Highland Council may want to consider getting a new phone contract
Rail disruption has seen more than half the services in the north Highlands cancelled
A new study finds a freeport would 'revolutionise the Highland economy'
Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener
Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener
With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader
Sue Gray states again there were 'failures of leadership and judgement in No 10 and the Cabinet Office'
So who is the man widely tipped to become one of the most powerful politicians in the region?
They have been elected to represent Ross-shire – so what next for the new crop on Highland Council?
Liz Denovan is set to take up 'an exciting new role in the North of Scotland'
Councillors insist the focus must be on local issues
The move will need to be ratified at a full meeting of Highland Council next week
An official announcement is expected to confirm the move
Horse-trading is under way as top councillors bid to thrash out a deal to form the new political administration of Highland Council.
Two Inverness area councillors elected at Highland Council have both said that collaboration will be key in the next five years.