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NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

30 May 2023
NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

30 May 2023

But finance bosses warned that for each year to 2026 the health board is predicting budget shortfalls averaging £74 million.


Special school told to improve in two areas after being rated 'weak' in them by inspectors

28 May 2023
Special school told to improve in two areas after being rated 'weak' in them by inspectors

Special school told to improve in two areas after being rated 'weak' in them by inspectors

28 May 2023

ST Duthus School is required to make some significant improvements after it was rated weak in two areas and satisfactory in two others by inspectors.


Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

25 May 2023
Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

25 May 2023

Highland MSP Edward Mountain welcomed the news as he campaigns for a new acute general teaching hospital for the north.


Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

24 May 2023
Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

24 May 2023

Bins are a basic council function depended on by thousands of households. Things are set to change in a bid to boost recycling.


BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023
BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023

Cllr Angus MacDonald said: 'This is good news and will be widely welcomed by everyone, especially children.'


Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

24 May 2023
Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

24 May 2023

They include St Clement’s Special School and Beauly, Dunvegan, Park and Tornagrain primaries


Risks posed to vulnerable children due to social worker vacancies escalated by Highland Council

23 May 2023
Risks posed to vulnerable children due to social worker vacancies escalated by Highland Council

Risks posed to vulnerable children due to social worker vacancies escalated by Highland Council

23 May 2023

The audit and scrutiny committee will assess progress every three months to help tackle the dangers posed.


A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

22 May 2023
A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

22 May 2023

Scottish secretary Alister Jack says 'for this area it is a lot of high-quality, high-wage jobs coming here'.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: The SNP’s betrayal of coastal communities over HPMAs will never be forgiven

21 May 2023
Jamie Halcro Johnston: The SNP’s betrayal of coastal communities over HPMAs will never be forgiven

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The SNP’s betrayal of coastal communities over HPMAs will never be forgiven

21 May 2023

He says 'they prioritised their dodgy deal with the Scottish Greens over the interests of their own constituents.'


Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023
Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability


Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

17 May 2023
Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

17 May 2023

The MSP says by scrapping the DRS and HPMAs the cash could bolster the young workforce scheme.


The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

16 May 2023
The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

16 May 2023

The figures from January shed light on adult social care in the Highlands as it teeters on the brink of collapse.


Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

15 May 2023
Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

15 May 2023

They include St Clement’s Special School and Beauly, Dunvegan, Park and Tornagrain primaries


First Minister responds to Raigmore Hospital petition amid call for immediate action

15 May 2023
First Minister responds to Raigmore Hospital petition amid call for immediate action

First Minister responds to Raigmore Hospital petition amid call for immediate action

15 May 2023

MSP Edward Mountain is campaigning for a new hospital – but the First Minister says 'we’re not looking at replacing Raigmore right now'


Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

15 May 2023
Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

15 May 2023

A 41 per cent social worker vacancy rate is affecting the team responsible 'for care and protection' of children.


Petition aims to make calls to replace Raigmore Hospital 'impossible to ignore'

15 May 2023
Petition aims to make calls to replace Raigmore Hospital 'impossible to ignore'

Petition aims to make calls to replace Raigmore Hospital 'impossible to ignore'

15 May 2023

Highland MSP Edward Mountain says the First Minister already recognises the need to replace or fully refurbish the Inverness hospital.


Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

13 May 2023
Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

13 May 2023

She says 'traditional music that is so incredibly special to the Highlands, and if these proposed cuts happen, where does that leave us.'


Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

13 May 2023
Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

13 May 2023

But it was confirmed that benefits and crisis payments are unaffected by the problems.


Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

13 May 2023
Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

13 May 2023

Raising fees to rent venues like halls, pitches and school halls sparks domino effect impacting many groups and organisations


Holyrood committee calls on SFA to 'reconsider' late kick-off time for the Scottish Cup final

12 May 2023
Holyrood committee calls on SFA to 'reconsider' late kick-off time for the Scottish Cup final

Holyrood committee calls on SFA to 'reconsider' late kick-off time for the Scottish Cup final

12 May 2023

The move provoked fury among fans who will now struggle to get down and back in a day


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