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Highland port’s ‘offshore wind superhub’ ambitions bolstered by £10m backing

Project promises to attract new companies and investment while supporting operations across the country’s growing offshore wind operations.

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

A fight against plans for a controversial housing estate could be decided in court after campaigners vowed to take legal action.

‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

A fight against plans for a controversial housing estate could be decided in court after campaigners said they will seek to take legal action.

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

A Highland MSP condemned the “dangerous” rhetoric around disability payments during a Holyrood debate on planned UK welfare cuts.

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

Alness teenager speaks up on behalf of Highland youth in Westminster

An Alness Academy pupil has spoken out on behalf of Highland young people in the Houses of Parliament, Westminster.

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.

Cromarty Firth floating offshore turbine trailblazer to create ‘hundreds’ of jobs

An Easter Ross port is to become a major hub for the UK’s floating offshore wind industry amidst a £55m investment that’ll create hundreds of jobs.

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

Scotland reaches target for the first time as wellbeing minister and far north MSP Maree Todd hails ‘encouraging’ figures.

Highland Council is set to invest £870,000 in bid to dig thousands out of poverty

Council leader Raymond Bremner says the move sparked by ‘eye-watering’ £70m in unclaimed benefits.

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

MSP says changes to Employers National Insurance in care sector are ‘devastating’

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has called out the impact of changes to Employers National Insurance contributions.

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Highland port’s ‘offshore wind superhub’ ambitions bolstered by £10m backing

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

Alness teenager speaks up on behalf of Highland youth in Westminster

Alness teenager speaks up on behalf of Highland youth in Westminster

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

Cromarty Firth floating offshore turbine trailblazer to create ‘hundreds’ of jobs

Cromarty Firth floating offshore turbine trailblazer to create ‘hundreds’ of jobs

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

Highland Council is set to invest £870,000 in bid to dig thousands out of poverty

Highland Council is set to invest £870,000 in bid to dig thousands out of poverty

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

MSP says changes to Employers National Insurance in care sector are ‘devastating’

MSP says changes to Employers National Insurance in care sector are ‘devastating’

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