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Fix A9 accident blackspot before 250 new homes built, councillors urge road chiefs

Road chiefs are being urged to upgrade a notorious A9 accident blackspot before hundreds of new homes are built nearby.

Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

The respected political scientist also divulged why Nigel Farage is his most admired politician at the exclusive Highland News and Media event.

More than 1 billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highland waters including the Cromarty Firth near the Storehouse last year

As LibDem far north candidate David Green says 'it utterly stinks’ beautiful places like Dunnet Beach ‘are being blighted’.

Highland MSP Maree Todd made minister responsible for tackling Scotland’s soaring drugs deaths

In the ‘modest’ reshuffle First Minister John Swinney hands her one of the toughest briefs in the Scottish Government.

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.

‘Economic transformation key to the future’ Cromarty Firth by election Alba candidate

Economic transformation is key to solving a host of local problems according to a candidate standing in next week’s Cromarty Firth by election.

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Parents across Scotland will be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area as part of legislation plans highlighted in Inverness.

Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

Inverness and Nairn Lib Dem candidate Neil Alexander warn of ‘growing crisis’ in north healthcare.

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

Find out if your councillor makes the top 10 most expensive or least expensive.

WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’

Politicians Emma Roddick and Sarah Fanet were joined in addressing the crowd by Lady Carbisdale.

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

It will hire quality improvement managers and officials plan to meet all head teachers and staff.

Gaza protest sees call for peace made in Ullapool

Fifty people gathered on the Ullapool shoreline today to call for a full UK arms embargo and UK sanctions on Israel.

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

New Scottish Government statistics show the region is just behind Glasgow and Edinburgh with 403 ‘casualties’ between 2019-23.

£24 million to realise Kishorn Port potential

A multimillion-pound investment is being made in one of Scotland’s most strategically important ports.

Cromarty Firth by election to see trial of more accessible ballot paper

Highland Council is to trial a new tactile aid, called a ballot paper overlay, for upcoming by elections in Cromarty Firth and Skye.

Politics

Fix A9 accident blackspot before 250 new homes built, councillors urge road chiefs

Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

More than 1 billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highland waters including the Cromarty Firth near the Storehouse last year

More than 1 billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highland waters including the Cromarty Firth near the Storehouse last year

Highland MSP Maree Todd made minister responsible for tackling Scotland’s soaring drugs deaths

Highland MSP Maree Todd made minister responsible for tackling Scotland’s soaring drugs deaths

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

‘Economic transformation key to the future’ Cromarty Firth by election Alba candidate

‘Economic transformation key to the future’ Cromarty Firth by election Alba candidate

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’

WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Gaza protest sees call for peace made in Ullapool

Gaza protest sees call for peace made in Ullapool

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

£24 million to realise Kishorn Port potential

£24 million to realise Kishorn Port potential

Cromarty Firth by election to see trial of more accessible ballot paper

Cromarty Firth by election to see trial of more accessible ballot paper

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