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Achiltibuie and Lochinver hunt to fill headteacher role ‘with huge benefits’

Achiltibuie and Lochinver hunt to fill headteacher role ‘with huge benefits’

Achiltibuie and Lochinver hunt to fill headteacher role ‘with huge benefits’

26 March 2024

Achiltibuie and Lochinver Primary hope to be third time lucky in their search for a headteacher to fill role in “beautiful area with huge benefits”.


Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

26 March 2024

He hit out at recent statements that dualling may be delayed again by saying ‘if it is allowed to drift then it will drift into never never land.’


Gairloch offers new motorhome chemical toilet waste disposal for caravans on NC500 route

Gairloch offers new motorhome chemical toilet waste disposal for caravans on NC500 route

Gairloch offers new motorhome chemical toilet waste disposal for caravans on NC500 route

26 March 2024

A new toilet facility has opened at Gairloch beach, in a bid to cope with increasing pressure from tourism with high-quality infrastructure.


UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024

Questions are being asked what is behind the move but the council refuses to say what it means by ‘approved leave.’


Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

21 March 2024

The local authority says she is 'currently absent from work' and Gairloch High head Wim Chalmet is taking over for now.


Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie will join him as the Alba Party plans a ‘Highland Manifesto’ amid allegations the SNP are 'asleep at the wheel.'


Wester Ross Gaineamhach Hydro scheme powerhouse relocation bid tabled with Highland Council

Wester Ross Gaineamhach Hydro scheme powerhouse relocation bid tabled with Highland Council

Wester Ross Gaineamhach Hydro scheme powerhouse relocation bid tabled with Highland Council

19 March 2024

The proposed relocation of a powerhouse forming part of a planned Wester Ross hydro scheme has been tabled with Highland Council.


Demand for action on ‘unfair’ backlog of Highland planning breaches

Demand for action on ‘unfair’ backlog of Highland planning breaches

Demand for action on ‘unfair’ backlog of Highland planning breaches

18 March 2024

A Greens Highland councillor has called for more staff to tackle a huge backlog of unresolved planning enforcement cases across the region.


Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

17 March 2024

Plans to invest up to £60m new capital in Highland roads and infrastructure were approved at a council meeting,


Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.


Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.


Alness Coulhill Primary pupils cheque out generous support from local business

Alness Coulhill Primary pupils cheque out generous support from local business

Alness Coulhill Primary pupils cheque out generous support from local business

14 March 2024

Pat Munro Alness has offered a local primary school support in its purchase of new books for their library and provided tablets.


Easter Ross councillor congratulates 'excellent' apprentice success

Easter Ross councillor congratulates 'excellent' apprentice success

Easter Ross councillor congratulates 'excellent' apprentice success

13 March 2024

A Highland Council apprentice has received congratulations from an Easter Ross councillor for achieving his SQA certificate in payroll.


Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

11 March 2024

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.


Cafe proposed at Belladrum floristry studio

Cafe proposed at Belladrum floristry studio

Cafe proposed at Belladrum floristry studio

11 March 2024

Plans have been submitted to convert a workshop into a cafe at East Belladrum Farm near Kiltarlity.


Sawmill's solar plan wins approval from Highland Council

Sawmill's solar plan wins approval from Highland Council

Sawmill's solar plan wins approval from Highland Council

09 March 2024

A solar-powered future is on the cards for a Black Isle sawmill after it secured permission to install the panels to help meet its energy needs.


Easter Ross biogas plant appeal 'will need environmental impact assessment'

Easter Ross biogas plant appeal 'will need environmental impact assessment'

Easter Ross biogas plant appeal 'will need environmental impact assessment'

08 March 2024

It's the latest twist in a long-running saga over controversial plans for a plant close to an airfield in Easter Ross.


Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

07 March 2024

Hundreds more admit personal relationships at the local authority have made them feel 'uncomfortable.'


Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

05 March 2024

Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe has declined an offer to perform with his band at this summer’s Inverness Highland Games.


New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024

Trials are set to begin next week in the Highlands on a new method of repairing potholes that uses debris found by the roadside.


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