Highland Council

"It feels like we're being told we don't deserve the opportunities that other people have." - Poppy Lewis-Ing, S6 pupil at Ullapool High School.

Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’

Highland Council is investigating hundreds of land owners and developers for breaching planning rules, without sharing details online.

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.

Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'

Projects tackling loneliness and isolation, offering a step-up to anglers and enhancing a Dingwall 'craft village' vision have been given a boost.

But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.

Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'

Far north councillor Karl Rosie has joined the Highland Independent group on the local authority, saying he wants to "put people before politics".

Three service points in Ross-shire will be closed on the morning of Thursday, February 29.

Dingwall already has a Newton Room which aims to boost interest in in-demand STEM science, maths and technology subjects.

The primary is around 10 per cent higher than the national average while the academy is more than 17 per cent higher.

Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.

Parents determined to improve the lot of children denied educational opportunities have demanded an end to "buck passing".

Club chairman Ross Morrison says the council or 'certain members of it, seem hellbent on killing the club by abusing their powers.'

593 staff past and present were overpaid and now face salary reductions, debt recovery and legal action to force the return of cash.

Trials for a new pothole repair method that could cut costs and be better for the environment are to be carried out in several Highland communities.

A Black Isle nursery which was forced to close on Wednesday after it lost its hot water is expected to reopen as normal tomorrow.

Highland Council has responded to worries that not enough housing is planned to meet future demand in the region.

A Highland councillor from Caithness has resigned from the SNP, saying he is "deeply troubled" by the party's policies.