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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

17 January 2025

The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.


Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full debate Highland human rights

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full debate Highland human rights

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full debate Highland human rights

17 January 2025

The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.


Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

17 January 2025

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


‘Failure to respond’ sees EE Alness application refused by council

‘Failure to respond’ sees EE Alness application refused by council

‘Failure to respond’ sees EE Alness application refused by council

17 January 2025

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


Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

16 January 2025

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


Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

16 January 2025

Fire safety calls have been made by a worried community amid plans for a 200MW battery storage power plant nearby.


Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

15 January 2025

The march through the city was launched after a meeting between hospitality businesses and the council at Eden Court.


Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

15 January 2025

Business leader Colin Marr says ‘I can't think of another tax which has taxes on top of it’.


Dingwall councillor snared with fine at notorious Inverness car park despite ticket machines ‘not working’

Dingwall councillor snared with fine at notorious Inverness car park despite ticket machines ‘not working’

Dingwall councillor snared with fine at notorious Inverness car park despite ticket machines ‘not working’

15 January 2025

Cllr Sean Kennedy says ‘you end up feeling you have been conned’.


Fury as Ross-shire school set to be mothballed after £1.8m revamp

Fury as Ross-shire school set to be mothballed after £1.8m revamp

Fury as Ross-shire school set to be mothballed after £1.8m revamp

14 January 2025

A small fortune made it "probably the best” primary school in the Highlands.


Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

13 January 2025

Highland Council said it was closed due to a power/heating/water issue.


Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

12 January 2025

ONLY two fines for dog fouling have been issued since 2021 in the Highlands, prompting local politicians to call out “lazy and selfish” pet owners.


1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

11 January 2025

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.


Alness woman’s 10-year battle with Highland Council over flooding

Alness woman’s 10-year battle with Highland Council over flooding

Alness woman’s 10-year battle with Highland Council over flooding

11 January 2025

Becky Davidson moved into her Alness home in Darroch Brae in February 2014 — but soon found there was an issue with flooding by the house.


Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025

A bridge on a busy part of the North Coast 500 will be closed for several nights running later this month, Highland Council has warned.


OPINION: Dingwall’s Macdonald Monument ‘could become a valuable local attraction again’

OPINION: Dingwall’s Macdonald Monument ‘could become a valuable local attraction again’

OPINION: Dingwall’s Macdonald Monument ‘could become a valuable local attraction again’

11 January 2025

‘The Hector Macdonald Monument is a huge asset and a fantastic viewpoint which most towns would be envious of.’ Agree?


WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

10 January 2025

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.


What did Highland shoppers make of these kids’ business brainwaves?

What did Highland shoppers make of these kids’ business brainwaves?

What did Highland shoppers make of these kids’ business brainwaves?

10 January 2025

Teams from Fortrose Academy and Tain Royal Academy were amongst those testing the market with the Highland public.


Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025

Thousands of Highland school and nursery children are set for another day at home as the cold snap continues.


Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.


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