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Pupils to be urged to do daily activities: 'A healthy body leads to a healthy mind'

Highland councillors have been told there will be a continued focus on improving the physical and mental wellbeing of all pupils.

Archaeology Festival to showcase Ross-shire's historic past

For three weeks, starting this Saturday, the Highland Archaeology Festival will offer a range of walks, exhibitions, and activities for all ages.

Easter Ross primary to stay closed tomorrow after Covid track and trace alert

The South Lodge Primary nursery will open as usual while school staff will be booking PCR tests.

Council tenants warned of 'identity theft' phone scam over repairs

Tenants of Highland Council are being warned to be alert to scam calls about property repairs following a number of reported incidents.

Longman Industrial Estate route to close for works later this month

Motorists are being warned to expect the evening and overnight road closure of a busy Longman Industrial Estate road in Inverness later this month.

Time to stop foot-dragging over Dingwall school

A ROSS-shire councillor has issued a stinging attack on the local authority over the ongoing failure to deliver plans for a special school.

Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub on the Longman

The plant could cost up to £190 million but would save the council £11 million a year disposing of 80,000 tonnes of rubbish

Highland Council toilets' challenge: 'No, they’re not statutory, but there is still an expectation from the public'

£60,000 planned for loos

Ross groups invited to stake claim to 'financial Covid booster' of up to £5K

Groups from across the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward of Highland Council are being invited to apply for a 'financial Covid booster'.

Council chief thanks parents for Covid-19 response in 'very challenging' circumstances

Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson expresses her sincere thanks

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 to be observed by the Highland Community Planning Partnership with help available for those affected by the issue

With death rates from suicide higher than the national average in the Highlands organisations observe World Suicide Prevention Day 2021.

PROTEST: Coalition of groups lobby Highland Council over 'unethical' pension fund investments

One campaigner Anne Thomas says 'There is an opportunity to invest this money in things which benefit both people and the planet'

Highland to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with call to action to demystify 'stigma'

Highland Council will join other organisations and individuals on Friday to highlight World Suicide Prevention Day.

Dingwall Academy pupils are sent home at lunchtime as Covid sparks a wave of staff absences

Head teacher Karen Cormack wrote parents that 'we have reached a point today where we do not have enough staff left to cover the full day'

Ross-shire household waste recycling centre temporary closure flagged

The facility in Dingwall will be be closed for a few hours to allow for what Highland Council calls 'essential maintenance'.

Highland Council engaging with Scottish Government on licensing of short term lets

Highland Council has sent a response to the Scottish Government which seeks clarity on the Government’s proposals for licensing of short term lets.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Tributes paid to Highland Councillor Ian Ramon following his death last week

Pupils to be urged to do daily activities: 'A healthy body leads to a healthy mind'

Pupils to be urged to do daily activities: 'A healthy body leads to a healthy mind'

Archaeology Festival to showcase Ross-shire's historic past

Archaeology Festival to showcase Ross-shire's historic past

Easter Ross primary to stay closed tomorrow after Covid track and trace alert

Easter Ross primary to stay closed tomorrow after Covid track and trace alert

Council tenants warned of 'identity theft' phone scam over repairs

Council tenants warned of 'identity theft' phone scam over repairs

Longman Industrial Estate route to close for works later this month

Longman Industrial Estate route to close for works later this month

Time to stop foot-dragging over Dingwall school

Time to stop foot-dragging over Dingwall school

Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub on the Longman

Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub on the Longman

Highland Council toilets' challenge: 'No, they’re not statutory, but there is still an expectation from the public'

Highland Council toilets' challenge: 'No, they’re not statutory, but there is still an expectation from the public'

Ross groups invited to stake claim to 'financial Covid booster' of up to £5K

Ross groups invited to stake claim to 'financial Covid booster' of up to £5K

Council chief thanks parents for Covid-19 response in 'very challenging' circumstances

Council chief thanks parents for Covid-19 response in 'very challenging' circumstances

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 to be observed by the Highland Community Planning Partnership with help available for those affected by the issue

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 to be observed by the Highland Community Planning Partnership with help available for those affected by the issue

PROTEST: Coalition of groups lobby Highland Council over 'unethical' pension fund investments

PROTEST: Coalition of groups lobby Highland Council over 'unethical' pension fund investments

Highland to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with call to action to demystify 'stigma'

Highland to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with call to action to demystify 'stigma'

Dingwall Academy pupils are sent home at lunchtime as Covid sparks a wave of staff absences

Dingwall Academy pupils are sent home at lunchtime as Covid sparks a wave of staff absences

Ross-shire household waste recycling centre temporary closure flagged

Ross-shire household waste recycling centre temporary closure flagged

Highland Council engaging with Scottish Government on licensing of short term lets

Highland Council engaging with Scottish Government on licensing of short term lets

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