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Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

08 July 2021
Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

08 July 2021

He says 'It has been an absolute honour to lead Eden Court'


Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

06 July 2021
Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

06 July 2021

The British Business Bank issued 10,881 loans ranging from £2000 to £5 million


Highland holiday rentals in spotlight as public urged to have say

06 July 2021
Highland holiday rentals in spotlight as public urged to have say

Highland holiday rentals in spotlight as public urged to have say

06 July 2021

Ross-based MSP Kate Forbes says she is well aware of the strength of feeling in the short-term lets debate and that there are no easy answers.


Public urged to have say in holiday homes consultation

04 July 2021
Public urged to have say in holiday homes consultation

Public urged to have say in holiday homes consultation

04 July 2021

Highlanders have been called on to take part in a consultation on rented holiday homes amid concerns locals are being priced out of the market.


Delight as council guarantees funds for new schools

02 July 2021
Delight as council guarantees funds for new schools

Delight as council guarantees funds for new schools

02 July 2021

Parents are celebrating after funding was “guaranteed” for repairs and replacement of schools in Invergordon and Dingwall.


Councillors come up with plan to protect play parks

01 July 2021
Councillors come up with plan to protect play parks

Councillors come up with plan to protect play parks

01 July 2021

A group of councillors are using ward funds to protect and enhance play parks in their area.


Highland Council fills top £93,932 a year education role

01 July 2021
Highland Council fills top £93,932 a year education role

Highland Council fills top £93,932 a year education role

01 July 2021

Ex-Alness Academy head Nicky Grant got the job of executive chief officer for education and learning


Extra pothole cash for Ross roads 'would be a start'

23 June 2021
Extra pothole cash for Ross roads 'would be a start'

Extra pothole cash for Ross roads 'would be a start'

23 June 2021

A £9 million boost to spending on Highland roads would make a welcome start says an Easter Ross councillor ahead of a crunch meeting.


Highland Council announces £54 million spend on new schools – but it does not have the cash

18 June 2021
Highland Council announces £54 million spend on new schools – but it does not have the cash

Highland Council announces £54 million spend on new schools – but it does not have the cash

18 June 2021

One councillor accused the local authority of cruelly trying to get communities' hopes up


Top-class £3m Highland climbing wall bid knocked back for third time

17 June 2021
Top-class £3m Highland climbing wall bid knocked back for third time

Top-class £3m Highland climbing wall bid knocked back for third time

17 June 2021

Health and safety puts pay to a £3 million top-class climbing wall on the Longman – the third time it was rejected


Easter Ross MP leads debate in a bid to tackle rip-off delivery charges to the Highlands

17 June 2021
Easter Ross MP leads debate in a bid to tackle rip-off delivery charges to the Highlands

Easter Ross MP leads debate in a bid to tackle rip-off delivery charges to the Highlands

17 June 2021

He called on the UK and Scottish governments not to be side-tracked by 'blame games'


Easter Ross wind farm bid thrown out by councillors

13 June 2021
Easter Ross wind farm bid thrown out by councillors

Easter Ross wind farm bid thrown out by councillors

13 June 2021

A wind farm proposal for an Easter Ross area which has already been heavily targeted for the renewable energy source has been rejected.


Black Isle housing plan go ahead – but concern over school roll impact

12 June 2021
Black Isle housing plan go ahead – but concern over school roll impact

Black Isle housing plan go ahead – but concern over school roll impact

12 June 2021

THE go-ahead for a 32-home development in Munlochy has been given amid concerns about traffic impact and school roll pressures.


Sharp rise in Highland homelessness blamed on the Covid-19 crisis

09 June 2021
Sharp rise in Highland homelessness blamed on the Covid-19 crisis

Sharp rise in Highland homelessness blamed on the Covid-19 crisis

09 June 2021

'Very significant pressures' in handling homelessness in Highlands


Scottish Government gives go-ahead to massive £550 million hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness

08 June 2021
Scottish Government gives go-ahead to massive £550 million hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness

Scottish Government gives go-ahead to massive £550 million hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness

08 June 2021

The project is valued at £550 million and could see as many as 700 jobs created


U-turn on funding gives blood bikes volunteers a shot in the arm

05 June 2021
U-turn on funding gives blood bikes volunteers a shot in the arm

U-turn on funding gives blood bikes volunteers a shot in the arm

05 June 2021

A charity that couriers urgent and emergency medical items, like blood samples, between healthcare facilities has welcomed a £30,000 cash boost.


Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

02 June 2021
Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

02 June 2021

The programme’s proposed schedule will cater for anticipated limited live audience capacities.


Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

02 June 2021
Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

02 June 2021

The initiative, from June to August, was developed by Highland Council officers at the request of the area recovery group.


NHS Highland set to survey staff attitudes in major test of progress in tackling bullying

01 June 2021
NHS Highland set to survey staff attitudes in major test of progress in tackling bullying

NHS Highland set to survey staff attitudes in major test of progress in tackling bullying

01 June 2021

NHS Highland is set to canvas all 10,000 staff on their views on its culture in what will be a major test of its progress towards tackling bullying.


Kate Forbes MSP: 'I think we have lost the ability to debate the issue without hating the person'

31 May 2021
Kate Forbes MSP: 'I think we have lost the ability to debate the issue without hating the person'

Kate Forbes MSP: 'I think we have lost the ability to debate the issue without hating the person'

31 May 2021

Kate Forbes has said she has had to “tiptoe” around her religious beliefs while also saying the country has lost the “ability to debate”.


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