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‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

A controversial parade by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group is to be repeated in Inverness on April 12.


Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).


Sectors set to be worth billions to Highlands over next decade in spotlight

Sectors set to be worth billions to Highlands over next decade in spotlight

Sectors set to be worth billions to Highlands over next decade in spotlight

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands is the subject of a summit bringing together key players in the region’s economy.


The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

He is the member for Fort William and Ardnamurchan and is currently MP Angus MacDonald’s chief of staff.


Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.


Film industry spend in Highlands rises to more than £3.5m

Film industry spend in Highlands rises to more than £3.5m

Film industry spend in Highlands rises to more than £3.5m

Productions such as The Traitors pushed direct spending by the film industry in the Highlands to more than £3.5million in 2024 - its highest level.


Veteran Ross-shire councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Ross-shire councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Ross-shire councillor in shock resignation

‘I’m not an angel I’m just a woman and any time we make mistakes as a politician we are hung, drawn and quartered by social media.’


Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Campaigners have delivered a petition to Highland Council’s headquarters calling for a proposed tourist tax to be used to address the housing crisis.


Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

The region’s new Youth Convener will attend meetings of Highland Council’s education committee.


Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.


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