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Standing room only at Invergordon Academy’s magic Alice in Wonderland

Our reviewer, Frances McKie, was very impressed by what she saw.

Highland Council lost £713k of tax payers’ money on the failed Inverness street project

Conservative group leader Ruraidh Stewart demanded answers about the ‘unlawful’ Academy Street scheme.

Gairloch High physics whizz is tops in Scotland

The bright youngster also managed to win two bursaries and go straight into second year at uni.

Ross-shire special school gets inspector’s verdict after follow-up visit

The follow-up was prompted when a previous report said insufficient progress had been made in a number of areas.

Gritters deployed to sprawling Ross-shire ward after ‘cold snap’

The council maintains a fleet of 105 gritters, 42 pavement gritters and one snow-blower.

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

That is despite a large increase in Scottish Government funding announced in the draft budget.

Highland Council extends visitor levy scheme consultation period

Tourism groups welcome the move saying if it is ‘well-implemented’ it could ‘bring significant benefits to our region’

‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

“Breaking up Highland Council isn’t about creating division - it’s about building empowerment,” says a leading councillor.

Whisky experience to create 12 new city centre jobs after plans approved

A dozen new jobs are to be created after plans for a new whisky experience in the Highland capital.

New Home Bargains store in Highlands gets the go-ahead

In the wake of the Dingwall opening, Home Bargains’ plans to open another Highland store have been given the green light.

Fears over road safety throw major obstacle at ambitious kirk revamp plans

Ambitious plans to turn a former kirk into a shop, design studio and café have suffered a blow after transport chiefs objected over road safety fears.

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

More cash will come north but the jury is out on whether finance secretary Shona Robison delivered for the north.

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Calls are growing for an urgent rethink on proposals which could affect services for women and children affected by domestic abuse in the Highlands.

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.

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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Highland Council overpaid past and present staff by £1.2 million

Standing room only at Invergordon Academy’s magic Alice in Wonderland

Standing room only at Invergordon Academy’s magic Alice in Wonderland

Highland Council lost £713k of tax payers’ money on the failed Inverness street project

Highland Council lost £713k of tax payers’ money on the failed Inverness street project

Gairloch High physics whizz is tops in Scotland

Gairloch High physics whizz is tops in Scotland

Ross-shire special school gets inspector’s verdict after follow-up visit

Ross-shire special school gets inspector’s verdict after follow-up visit

Gritters deployed to sprawling Ross-shire ward after ‘cold snap’

Gritters deployed to sprawling Ross-shire ward after ‘cold snap’

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

Highland Council extends visitor levy scheme consultation period

Highland Council extends visitor levy scheme consultation period

‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

Whisky experience to create 12 new city centre jobs after plans approved

Whisky experience to create 12 new city centre jobs after plans approved

New Home Bargains store in Highlands gets the go-ahead

New Home Bargains store in Highlands gets the go-ahead

Fears over road safety throw major obstacle at ambitious kirk revamp plans

Fears over road safety throw major obstacle at ambitious kirk revamp plans

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

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

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

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