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Literacy and numeracy in Highland schools: 'Where is the catch-up programme we were promised?'

21 September 2022
Literacy and numeracy in Highland schools: 'Where is the catch-up programme we were promised?'

Literacy and numeracy in Highland schools: 'Where is the catch-up programme we were promised?'

21 September 2022

Earlier this year Highland Council area was ranked worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7.


Ross councillors want Highland Council to take responsibility for saving the Ironworks

21 September 2022
Ross councillors want Highland Council to take responsibility for saving the Ironworks

Ross councillors want Highland Council to take responsibility for saving the Ironworks

21 September 2022

Two Ross-shire councillors have tabled a motion to full council calling on the administration to work with the management of the Ironworks.


Victorian Market food hall opens to the public offering the best local produce after a £1.6 million revamp

16 September 2022
Victorian Market food hall opens to the public offering the best local produce after a £1.6 million revamp

Victorian Market food hall opens to the public offering the best local produce after a £1.6 million revamp

16 September 2022

Already crowds of people flocked to try what was on offer and the changes up close


NHS Highland will cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

15 September 2022
NHS Highland will cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

NHS Highland will cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

15 September 2022

The health board confirmed only 'the most time-critical or high risk' will go-ahead while 'many planned appointments will be cancelled'


Fireball lights up the skies over Dingwall and Easter Ross amid hundreds of reports nationwide

15 September 2022
Fireball lights up the skies over Dingwall and Easter Ross amid hundreds of reports nationwide

Fireball lights up the skies over Dingwall and Easter Ross amid hundreds of reports nationwide

15 September 2022

It was most likely a meteor or 'space junk' though some apparently wondered if it was a UFO


NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

14 September 2022
NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

14 September 2022

The health board confirmed only 'the most time-critical or high risk' will continue while 'many planned appointments will be cancelled'


PICTURES: Public gets glimpse of the work done on key Highland capital building

13 September 2022
PICTURES: Public gets glimpse of the work done on key Highland capital building

PICTURES: Public gets glimpse of the work done on key Highland capital building

13 September 2022

After the scaffolding came down to show the new commercial units that it is hoped will revitalise the city centre


Watch: The Proclamation ceremony for King Charles III in Highland capital

11 September 2022
Watch: The Proclamation ceremony for King Charles III in Highland capital

Watch: The Proclamation ceremony for King Charles III in Highland capital

11 September 2022

It was conducted by the Lord-Lieutenant for Inverness and the Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland and Islands


'Proud' moment for Highland capital amid mourning as Charles III proclaimed King

11 September 2022
'Proud' moment for Highland capital amid mourning as Charles III proclaimed King

'Proud' moment for Highland capital amid mourning as Charles III proclaimed King

11 September 2022

Highland Council Convener Bill Lobban says 'It is really important for the Highlands and more importantly for the people of the Highlands'


Black Isle beer backs environmental cause

11 September 2022
Black Isle beer backs environmental cause

Black Isle beer backs environmental cause

11 September 2022

A German environmental group named Ecosia and the Highland’s Black Isle Brewery have teamed up to champion an environmental cause.


Decision set on Ross-shire special school

10 September 2022
Decision set on Ross-shire special school

Decision set on Ross-shire special school

10 September 2022

A campaign to replace the existing building has run for over 20 years. Next week could see a major turning point.


Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

09 September 2022
Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

09 September 2022

Convener Bill Lobban urged people to 'come together' as that 'may help us come to terms with such a loss'


Breaking: Inverness will host the proclamation of King Charles for the whole of the north, including Grampian and the Islands

09 September 2022
Breaking: Inverness will host the proclamation of King Charles for the whole of the north, including Grampian and the Islands

Breaking: Inverness will host the proclamation of King Charles for the whole of the north, including Grampian and the Islands

09 September 2022

It comes as Highland Council postpones major events and committees after the death of the Queen


Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

09 September 2022
Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

09 September 2022

Chief executive Donna Manson says 'this is a period of mourning' and 'it is important that we get that right'


First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says of the Queen: ‘Scotland was special to her and she was special to Scotland’

08 September 2022
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says of the Queen: ‘Scotland was special to her and she was special to Scotland’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says of the Queen: ‘Scotland was special to her and she was special to Scotland’

08 September 2022

Flags are at half mast on all Scottish Government buildings and Ms Sturgeon sent condolences to the new King and Royal Family


Prime Minister Liz Truss: 'Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built'

08 September 2022
Prime Minister Liz Truss: 'Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built'

Prime Minister Liz Truss: 'Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built'

08 September 2022

Ms Truss added that 'she was the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure'


North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

08 September 2022
North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

08 September 2022

Her reign of 70 years was the longest of any British monarch


Opening date on menu for Victorian Market hall in Highland capital

06 September 2022
Opening date on menu for Victorian Market hall in Highland capital

Opening date on menu for Victorian Market hall in Highland capital

06 September 2022

The Victorian Market Hall is set to reopen next week after more than 20 months of work aimed at making it a must-visit showcase of food and drink.


PICTURES: Can new life be breathed into Ross landmark building?

03 September 2022
PICTURES: Can new life be breathed into Ross landmark building?

PICTURES: Can new life be breathed into Ross landmark building?

03 September 2022

An iconic Ross-shire building that hosted The Beatles is set for badly needed repair work to bring it back into use as a community again.


'Dingwall is a beautiful place to live so let's get our priorities right to keep it that way'

28 August 2022
'Dingwall is a beautiful place to live so let's get our priorities right to keep it that way'

'Dingwall is a beautiful place to live so let's get our priorities right to keep it that way'

28 August 2022

A plan addressing the issues and aspirations of Ross-shire's county town for decades to come has been identified as a top priority.


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