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WEATHER: School transport hit by road conditions in Wester Ross communities

WEATHER: School transport hit by road conditions in Wester Ross communities

WEATHER: School transport hit by road conditions in Wester Ross communities

09 December 2022

A weather warning for snow and ice was extended to run until noon on Sunday as the temperature drops.


Council leader tells staff ‘we have your backs’ amid fears of 500 job losses

Council leader tells staff ‘we have your backs’ amid fears of 500 job losses

Council leader tells staff ‘we have your backs’ amid fears of 500 job losses

08 December 2022

Councillor Raymond Bremner sought to reassure Highland Council’s 10,000 employees that they would do everything possible to avoid redundancies.


Highland Council lobbying on breast screening

Highland Council lobbying on breast screening

Highland Council lobbying on breast screening

08 December 2022

Highland Council has agreed to lobby for improved access to breast screening in remote parts of Highland.


Three Highland schools remain closed as weather takes toll

Three Highland schools remain closed as weather takes toll

Three Highland schools remain closed as weather takes toll

08 December 2022

Three Highland schools are remaining closed today against the backdrop of a Yellow snow warning issued by the Met Office for the region.


Wester Ross schools on Highland Council bad weather closure list

Wester Ross schools on Highland Council bad weather closure list

Wester Ross schools on Highland Council bad weather closure list

08 December 2022

Two Wester Ross schools will remain closed today because of bad weather.


500 jobs on line as Highland Council targets £15m savings

500 jobs on line as Highland Council targets £15m savings

500 jobs on line as Highland Council targets £15m savings

07 December 2022

Dire warnings about the depth of the financial crisis faced by the Highland Council are to be renewed tomorrow with jobs on the line.


Wester Ross pupils deal £3000 boost to much-loved Highland charity

Wester Ross pupils deal £3000 boost to much-loved Highland charity

Wester Ross pupils deal £3000 boost to much-loved Highland charity

07 December 2022

Pupils researched the difference made by a number of charities, learning much more about them along the way.


Easter Ross secondary schools flag reminder over strike action

Easter Ross secondary schools flag reminder over strike action

Easter Ross secondary schools flag reminder over strike action

07 December 2022

This story will be updated when further information is shared.


Update: Flights 'cancelled' at Glasgow airport due to 'suspicious item'

Update: Flights 'cancelled' at Glasgow airport due to 'suspicious item'

Update: Flights 'cancelled' at Glasgow airport due to 'suspicious item'

05 December 2022

Bomb disposal units are at the scene and the terminal was evacuated


Breaking: Highland Councillor witnesses ongoing police incident at Glasgow Airport

Breaking: Highland Councillor witnesses ongoing police incident at Glasgow Airport

Breaking: Highland Councillor witnesses ongoing police incident at Glasgow Airport

05 December 2022

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts are on scene amid unconfirmed reports of a 'suspicious item'


Highland road report for Monday, December 5

Highland road report for Monday, December 5

Highland road report for Monday, December 5

05 December 2022

Roads across the region are given winter treatment according to priorities agreed by Highland Council.


Whin Park is beloved of families across the Highlands – here's what was found in the pond

Whin Park is beloved of families across the Highlands – here's what was found in the pond

Whin Park is beloved of families across the Highlands – here's what was found in the pond

04 December 2022

Ness District Salmon Fishery Board had the chance to rescue any fish when Highland Council drained the pond in at the popular Highland park.


Taxi and private hire car checks 'detect a number of offences'

Taxi and private hire car checks 'detect a number of offences'

Taxi and private hire car checks 'detect a number of offences'

03 December 2022

Trading standards and police say the routine checks help maintain standards acceptable to the public.


Ross primary sets out its stall for Christmas market today

Ross primary sets out its stall for Christmas market today

Ross primary sets out its stall for Christmas market today

03 December 2022

The school says fundraised cash recently spent on playground improvements has been a huge hit and its keen improving the experience of pupils.


'It could have killed us' – Highland tenant says fumes from cracked chimney were potentially deadly

'It could have killed us' – Highland tenant says fumes from cracked chimney were potentially deadly

'It could have killed us' – Highland tenant says fumes from cracked chimney were potentially deadly

02 December 2022

A Highland man said his broken chimney stack could have killed him and his wife with carbon monoxide fumes and is battling the council to it repaired.


Alarm triggers firefighter call-out to Easter Ross secondary

Alarm triggers firefighter call-out to Easter Ross secondary

Alarm triggers firefighter call-out to Easter Ross secondary

02 December 2022

A fire alarm in an Easter Ross secondary school triggered a call-out for two Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appliances yesterday morning.


Conference sees Highland tourism industry come together in Inverness

Conference sees Highland tourism industry come together in Inverness

Conference sees Highland tourism industry come together in Inverness

30 November 2022

DELEGATES from across the Highlands and beyond gathered at a major tourism industry event on Tuesday in Inverness.


Highland Council confirms chief executive Donna Manson will depart in February

Highland Council confirms chief executive Donna Manson will depart in February

Highland Council confirms chief executive Donna Manson will depart in February

30 November 2022

Council leader pays tribute to her “many successful outcomes and achievements”


Breaking: Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson is to leave the local authority

Breaking: Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson is to leave the local authority

Breaking: Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson is to leave the local authority

30 November 2022

She is expected to take over at Devon County Council, an official announcement is expected later today


Taxi fares hiked up 20 per cent – though some operators say they don’t want it

Taxi fares hiked up 20 per cent – though some operators say they don’t want it

Taxi fares hiked up 20 per cent – though some operators say they don’t want it

29 November 2022

Highland licensing committee has agreed to increase taxi fares by 20 per cent – effective from February 13, 2023.


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