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Moves to improve personal safety of Highland councillors on agenda

Moves to improve personal safety of Highland councillors on agenda

Moves to improve personal safety of Highland councillors on agenda

10 March 2022

It comes after man was locked up for assault and threats to local Green member Pippa Hadley in Kingussie


Easter Ross MP supports pregnancy loss pledge

Easter Ross MP supports pregnancy loss pledge

Easter Ross MP supports pregnancy loss pledge

09 March 2022

Jamie Stone has called for the Highland Council to support its staff through pregnancy loss by signing a pledge.


'Russian people don't want this war' says woman who has made Highlands her home

'Russian people don't want this war' says woman who has made Highlands her home

'Russian people don't want this war' says woman who has made Highlands her home

08 March 2022

A Russian woman living in the Highlands fears the only way war in Ukraine can be ended will be by toppling President Vladimir Putin from within.


Contractor appointed for the £18m transformation of Inverness Castle amid pledge all of Highlands will benefit

Contractor appointed for the £18m transformation of Inverness Castle amid pledge all of Highlands will benefit

Contractor appointed for the £18m transformation of Inverness Castle amid pledge all of Highlands will benefit

07 March 2022

Ministers, MSPs and Councillors gathered for the announcement as the revamped castle could open in 2025


Watch: Highland MP tells Boundary Commission to ditch 'farcical and insulting' plans

Watch: Highland MP tells Boundary Commission to ditch 'farcical and insulting' plans

Watch: Highland MP tells Boundary Commission to ditch 'farcical and insulting' plans

07 March 2022

MP Drew Hendry says the creation of the UK's largest ever constituency is just untenable


Highland petition opposing unisex-only toilets in schools gathers support

Highland petition opposing unisex-only toilets in schools gathers support

Highland petition opposing unisex-only toilets in schools gathers support

07 March 2022

Highland parents have launched an online petition demanding separate toilets for girls and boys in all schools.


Rural business and land management group welcomes sustainable farming pointers

Rural business and land management group welcomes sustainable farming pointers

Rural business and land management group welcomes sustainable farming pointers

05 March 2022

Planned action to develop sustainable and regenerative farming in Scotland is positive for the sector.


Iconic Ross-shire castle in show of support to people of Ukraine

Iconic Ross-shire castle in show of support to people of Ukraine

Iconic Ross-shire castle in show of support to people of Ukraine

05 March 2022

One of Ross-shire's most iconic landmarks has made an unmistakable statement of solidarity which has touched people across the world.


NHS Highland 'U-turn' on vital emergency trauma service

NHS Highland 'U-turn' on vital emergency trauma service

NHS Highland 'U-turn' on vital emergency trauma service

04 March 2022

MSP Edward Mountain welcomes the change of heart on the PICT service


Drugs and weapon seizures sky-rocketing at city prison

Drugs and weapon seizures sky-rocketing at city prison

Drugs and weapon seizures sky-rocketing at city prison

03 March 2022

Seizures of drugs, weapons and mobile phones from Highland prisoners soared during the pandemic.


Stop trading with Russia to show solidarity to Ukraine

Stop trading with Russia to show solidarity to Ukraine

Stop trading with Russia to show solidarity to Ukraine

03 March 2022

Businesses in Scotland are being urged to withdraw from trading with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine.


Local MP supports World Book Day

Local MP supports World Book Day

Local MP supports World Book Day

03 March 2022

MP Jamie Stone has spoken out in support of the popular annual event and shares what he is currently reading.


Highland Councillors set to decide this year's £642 million budget including a three per cent Council Tax hike

Highland Councillors set to decide this year's £642 million budget including a three per cent Council Tax hike

Highland Councillors set to decide this year's £642 million budget including a three per cent Council Tax hike

03 March 2022

But there is also £10 million in new investment for roads, climate action, education, children’s services and rural transport


Transport Minister visits new station

Transport Minister visits new station

Transport Minister visits new station

01 March 2022

Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has visited the £14 million Inverness Airport station to see first-hand the progress that has been made.


MSP marks the start of salmon season in Wester Ross

MSP marks the start of salmon season in Wester Ross

MSP marks the start of salmon season in Wester Ross

01 March 2022

MSP Maree Todd headed down to Gruinard River this week to cast off the first line, marking the beginning of the salmon season.


Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

01 March 2022

The airport denies wrongdoing after a private jet took off for Moscow despite Russian aviation ban


Highland protest over invasion of Ukraine as vigil sends out clear message

Highland protest over invasion of Ukraine as vigil sends out clear message

Highland protest over invasion of Ukraine as vigil sends out clear message

28 February 2022

A large crowd turned out on Saturday to support Ukraine through a vigil created by The Highlands Support Refugees.


Ross-shire county town of Dingwall shows solidarity with Ukraine

Ross-shire county town of Dingwall shows solidarity with Ukraine

Ross-shire county town of Dingwall shows solidarity with Ukraine

28 February 2022

A Ross-shire landmark building has been illuminated in a special show of solidarity to the people of Ukraine.


Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

28 February 2022

Putin's actions likely to make life harder for everyone over the coming months, warns a Highland GP.


Mental health matters to personal trainer

Mental health matters to personal trainer

Mental health matters to personal trainer

27 February 2022

PT Alan Goodwin recently delivered his latest talk in his mental health series to a packed audience at Eden Court.


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