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Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.


Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.


WATCH: Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team and HM Coastguard rescue injured climber near Grantown on Spey

WATCH: Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team and HM Coastguard rescue injured climber near Grantown on Spey

A climber has been airlifted to safety after suffering injury at a popular rock climbing spot in the Highlands.


Young Carrbridge snowboard star amongst Highland athletes getting travel funds

Young Carrbridge snowboard star amongst Highland athletes getting travel funds

Talented athletes from across region receiving support to help them realise sporting dreams


Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.


Snowsports enthusiasts to protest about ‘mis-management’ of Cairngorm Mountain

Snowsports enthusiasts to protest about ‘mis-management’ of Cairngorm Mountain

Demonstration planned with rallying call from organiser to ‘bring signs, noise makers, food and friends’


Another waste bin to be rolled out to Badenoch and Strathspey homes this summer

Another waste bin to be rolled out to Badenoch and Strathspey homes this summer

Green bins will be used to recycle mixed plastics, metals and food and drink cartons from August


New Men’s Shed will address mental issues in Badenoch

New Men’s Shed will address mental issues in Badenoch

Poor mental health and loneliness ‘a huge issue’ in Badenoch


Liberation day coming for battery hens through Kincraig volunteers

Liberation day coming for battery hens through Kincraig volunteers

Volunteers will meet in Badenoch to collect freed battery hens for their new life


RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland

But new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city by owners Natwest


Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

It wouldn’t be like Nessie to duck out of an early season photo opportunity.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Enter the awards by April 28 for your chance to shine bright on tourism’s big night!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Enter the awards by April 28 for your chance to shine bright on tourism’s big night!

Be sure to get your HITA 2024 entry in by April 28!


Tesco shoppers in Aviemore will raise vital funds for food allergy charity

Tesco shoppers in Aviemore will raise vital funds for food allergy charity

All next week Tesco shoppers in Aviemore will be asked to help fund research into food allergies


Highlands amongst first regions to get new disability benefit

Highlands amongst first regions to get new disability benefit

Payment will be worth between £290 and £434 per month depending on needs


Highland MSP Grant demands clarity on stove ban

Highland MSP Grant demands clarity on stove ban

A ‘desperate need for clarity’ on the ban on woodburning stoves in new houses has been highlighted today by a Highland MSP


MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


Transport Scotland starts moves to dual another section of the A9 Inverness to Perth route

Transport Scotland starts moves to dual another section of the A9 Inverness to Perth route

Once work starts on the A9 Tomatin to Moy stretch there will be no let up until dualling is complete from Perth to Inverness say Transport Scotland.


New bus service to begin operating from Aviemore

New bus service to begin operating from Aviemore

Travel tech company, FlixBus, has added Inverness, Aviemore and Pitlochry to its Scottish network.


Nethy Bridge student elected to Scottish Youth Parliament

Nethy Bridge student elected to Scottish Youth Parliament

Members are elected every two years and are the voice of Scotland’s young people


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