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Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

07 September 2024
Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

07 September 2024

Legislation is due to come into effect in the Autumn and could pave the way to introducing a visitor levy.


‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024
‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain tells council leader Raymond Bremner it ‘brings the council into direct competition with local businesses’.


Dingwall man to embark on epic march through France for St Clement’s

06 September 2024
Dingwall man to embark on epic march through France for St Clement’s

Dingwall man to embark on epic march through France for St Clement’s

06 September 2024

A Dingwall man is set to embark on an epic march through France and northern Spain in support of fundraising efforts.


Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024
Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024

Parents says additional support is not available where it should be as the focus is now on kids from deprived backgrounds.


MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

05 September 2024
MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

05 September 2024

He argued for five per cent of revenue to be held locally as he was keen to “set down a marker’ in his first speech.


Highland Council has the power to ban fireworks under measures that carry a maximum £5000 fine or six months imprisonment

03 September 2024
Highland Council has the power to ban fireworks under measures that carry a maximum £5000 fine or six months imprisonment

Highland Council has the power to ban fireworks under measures that carry a maximum £5000 fine or six months imprisonment

03 September 2024

Fireworks control zones could be imposed through a community request due to ‘anti-social behaviour’.


Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024
Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says it is intended to create a ‘hostile’ environment for groups from Birmingham, Derby, Liverpool and London.


Inverness-born Scottish Tory leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling accelerated

30 August 2024
Inverness-born Scottish Tory leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling accelerated

Inverness-born Scottish Tory leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling accelerated

30 August 2024

In his hometown of Inverness for the hustings, he says work must accelerate ‘otherwise, we will continue to see more lives being needlessly lost’.


Highland Council announced series of major promotions to the newly created role of chief officer

30 August 2024
Highland Council announced series of major promotions to the newly created role of chief officer

Highland Council announced series of major promotions to the newly created role of chief officer

30 August 2024

The five new bosses will work in areas like education, care, housing, property and health and social care.


Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

30 August 2024
Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

30 August 2024

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says ‘the question must be asked what damage or impact is it having on our children’s education.


Dingwall and Seaforth locals still have a few hours left to have their say in Highland Council’s local place plan

28 August 2024
Dingwall and Seaforth locals still have a few hours left to have their say in Highland Council’s local place plan

Dingwall and Seaforth locals still have a few hours left to have their say in Highland Council’s local place plan

28 August 2024

A drop-in event in the local library will run until 5pm where people can influence the ‘vision, ambition and priorities’.


Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

28 August 2024
Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

28 August 2024

So far 342 facilities have been screened producing a shortlist of the 40 worst performing buildings for carbon emissions.


New Lib Dem MP assembled massive £104k campaign war chest to defeat SNP incumbent

27 August 2024
New Lib Dem MP assembled massive £104k campaign war chest to defeat SNP incumbent

New Lib Dem MP assembled massive £104k campaign war chest to defeat SNP incumbent

27 August 2024

Angus MacDonald overcame Drew Hendry in July’s general election increasing his party’s vote share by more than 22 per cent.


MSP says Highland Council sold ‘less than 40’ campervan and motorhome scheme passes

27 August 2024
MSP says Highland Council sold ‘less than 40’ campervan and motorhome scheme passes

MSP says Highland Council sold ‘less than 40’ campervan and motorhome scheme passes

27 August 2024

Edward Mountain says ‘Going into competition with these businesses is madness’.


The former landlord of The Mallard brands the move to close The Stag a ‘huge mistake’

23 August 2024
The former landlord of The Mallard brands the move to close The Stag a ‘huge mistake’

The former landlord of The Mallard brands the move to close The Stag a ‘huge mistake’

23 August 2024

The proprietors of The National Hotel announced they would close café, bar and restaurant to concentrate on The Mallard


EXCLUSIVE: Probe into teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to teenage girl unearths litany of staff ‘failings’

23 August 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Probe into teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to teenage girl unearths litany of staff ‘failings’

EXCLUSIVE: Probe into teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to teenage girl unearths litany of staff ‘failings’

23 August 2024

Highland Council upheld complaints concerning two other members of staff, one of whom was described as ‘hostile’ to the teenager.


The Stag bar, cafe and restaurant in Dingwall will close in one week’s time, management announce

19 August 2024
The Stag bar, cafe and restaurant in Dingwall will close in one week’s time, management announce

The Stag bar, cafe and restaurant in Dingwall will close in one week’s time, management announce

19 August 2024

The plan is to refurbish The Mallard and focus on ‘party’s, events and football in our function hall and outside catering’.


Price to dual Tomatin-Moy rose by £15 million since first procurement was cancelled

13 August 2024
Price to dual Tomatin-Moy rose by £15 million since first procurement was cancelled

Price to dual Tomatin-Moy rose by £15 million since first procurement was cancelled

13 August 2024

Transport secretary at the time Jenny Gilruth said it did not represent ‘best value’ prompting an 18 month delay.


Dingwall man to take on 500 mile Spanish walk for St Clements

10 August 2024
Dingwall man to take on 500 mile Spanish walk for St Clements

Dingwall man to take on 500 mile Spanish walk for St Clements

10 August 2024

A Dingwall man has set himself the challenge of walking 500 miles of the old pilgrim trail known as the Camino de Santiago.


UPDATE: Diversions are now in place as four vehicle collision leaves the A9 closed in both directions north of Kingussie

07 August 2024
UPDATE: Diversions are now in place as four vehicle collision leaves the A9 closed in both directions north of Kingussie

UPDATE: Diversions are now in place as four vehicle collision leaves the A9 closed in both directions north of Kingussie

07 August 2024

Traffic Scotland says the diversion is via the B9152 and lasts about 13 miles for both north and south-bound traffic.


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