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Highland Council plan to buy D&E Coaches valued at between £5.5 million and £6 million

Highland Council plan to buy D&E Coaches valued at between £5.5 million and £6 million

Highland Council plan to buy D&E Coaches valued at between £5.5 million and £6 million

23 January 2025

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


£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

23 January 2025

Hard-up Highland families struggling to pay for their children’s school meals have had those debts written off.


Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

23 January 2025

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.


Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

22 January 2025

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’


Health Secretary Neil Gray questioned about £154m cost of delayed discharge in Highlands

Health Secretary Neil Gray questioned about £154m cost of delayed discharge in Highlands

Health Secretary Neil Gray questioned about £154m cost of delayed discharge in Highlands

22 January 2025

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant was told £200m to be spent on the issue and there are weekly meetings looking at the crisis.


‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

22 January 2025

A Black Isler in the US reflects: ‘This time around, there are no grown-ups in the room to prevent Trump doing what he wants.’


New Highland prison will help to reduce offending, says Highlands and Islands MSP

New Highland prison will help to reduce offending, says Highlands and Islands MSP

New Highland prison will help to reduce offending, says Highlands and Islands MSP

21 January 2025

The new Inverness prison will be a place where prisoners can get the support to turn their lives around, according to a Highlands and Islands MSP.


Wave of Highland pupils missing class as 54 per cent lost out on 10-20 per cent school year

Wave of Highland pupils missing class as 54 per cent lost out on 10-20 per cent school year

Wave of Highland pupils missing class as 54 per cent lost out on 10-20 per cent school year

20 January 2025

The ‘deeply alarming’ new figures show more than 54 per cent of pupils missed 10-20 per cent of the school year.


World’s eyes are on Washington - is it worth considering for a holiday?

World’s eyes are on Washington - is it worth considering for a holiday?

World’s eyes are on Washington - is it worth considering for a holiday?

20 January 2025

Washington, D.C. is in the world spotlight today. A visit to the U.S. capital proves there’s an awful lot more to the city than politics.


Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025

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.


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’.


WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

17 January 2025

Action must be taken soon to bring back vaccinations into GP practices, a Highland MSP said during a Holyrood debate on rural health last night.


Holyrood debate hears SNP credibility on the line amid fresh A9 dualling delay concerns

Holyrood debate hears SNP credibility on the line amid fresh A9 dualling delay concerns

Holyrood debate hears SNP credibility on the line amid fresh A9 dualling delay concerns

16 January 2025

Fergus Ewing warns ‘never make the same mistake twice when you can make it five or six times and be sure’.


‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

16 January 2025

A former NHS Highland board member called for the Scottish Government to ‘actually listen’ to concerns over the new vaccine delivery system.


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’.


Have you taken up winter flu jag offer yet?

Have you taken up winter flu jag offer yet?

Have you taken up winter flu jag offer yet?

14 January 2025

A Ross-shire MSP who has also worked as a pharmacist is encouraging all eligible people in Highland to get their winter flu jag.


Which of these 12 Ross-shire Journal pictures from past year is your favourite?

Which of these 12 Ross-shire Journal pictures from past year is your favourite?

Which of these 12 Ross-shire Journal pictures from past year is your favourite?

11 January 2025

How many of these pictures and stories from the past 12 months do you remember - and who do you recognise?


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.


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