Business

It is hoped if the deal goes through it could cut the £25 million school transport bill and boost public transport.

Difficulties recruiting staff have sparked an expanding business’ plans for employee houses.

A Japanese manufacturer has announced a ‘significant new chapter’ for its Highland-based operations.

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,

Approval for a £6m EV hub, shop and restaurant in North Kessock has delighted the developer but “bitterly disappointed” some in the community.

A major new storage container business could open its doors in Easter Ross to meet expected demand from the Inverness and Cromarty Freeport.

The Ship Inn restaurant, on Shore Road, will close its doors to the public indefinitely from March 29.

Developer West Coast Estates says it could create around 100 jobs.

A renewable energy company has welcomed the go-ahead for a controversial 45MW battery energy storage plant in Easter Ross.

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Pizza aficionados Oak and Grain’s plan to fire new life into an ageing Ullapool property have proven successful.

Former BBC and MFR journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands.

The Muir of Ord-based business has been commended as a “brilliant” and one of the best Scottish artisan bakeries.

The Port of Cromarty Firth has taken a look back at the 2024 cruise liner season - and published a list of what’s expected from April onwards.

The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.

“Most of us placed it squarely in the 'type 2' fun category! However, looking back, it was an incredibly rewarding experience.”

Two major restaurant or retail chains could be coming to North Kessock as part of a new EV charging park.

The application from WHP Telecoms on behalf of EE, proposed the erection of a lattice tower, ancillary development and installation of a wind turbine.

A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.