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Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

25 August 2023
Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

25 August 2023

Highland is one of 24 Scottish regions where members of UNISON have voted to strike over pay.


UPDATE: Traffic running in both directions after collision at A95 near Aviemore

23 August 2023
UPDATE: Traffic running in both directions after collision at A95 near Aviemore

UPDATE: Traffic running in both directions after collision at A95 near Aviemore

23 August 2023

Traffic Scotland has reported lanes are now running in both directions an the A95 at the A9 Aviemore junction.


Dulnain Bridge mum loses her brain cancer battle after heroic six-years fight

23 August 2023
Dulnain Bridge mum loses her brain cancer battle after heroic six-years fight

Dulnain Bridge mum loses her brain cancer battle after heroic six-years fight

23 August 2023

Liene Krievina turned to alternative treatments after initially being told she had six months left to live


Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

16 August 2023
Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

16 August 2023

Self-catering body chief believes move will 'cost jobs and damage the tourist sector' in region


Strike ballot at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in row over job cuts

15 August 2023
Strike ballot at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in row over job cuts

Strike ballot at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in row over job cuts

15 August 2023

Ballot for industrial action is taking place over compulsory redundancies


Consultation on strategic plan for Highland adult services

14 August 2023
Consultation on strategic plan for Highland adult services

Consultation on strategic plan for Highland adult services

14 August 2023

NHS Highland and Highland Council are engaging on a strategic plan for adult health and social care services.


Highland Council fails to fine a single litter lout in the last year

12 August 2023
Highland Council fails to fine a single litter lout in the last year

Highland Council fails to fine a single litter lout in the last year

12 August 2023

Despite hundreds of complaints from the public over dog fouling and litter, Highland Council issued no fines to offenders in the last year.


Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

08 August 2023
Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

08 August 2023

Highland Council says data shows improvements made as young people receive their SQA exam results today.


Former Celtic youth coach who sexually assaulted boys while running Highland soccer academy is jailed

10 July 2023
Former Celtic youth coach who sexually assaulted boys while running Highland soccer academy is jailed

Former Celtic youth coach who sexually assaulted boys while running Highland soccer academy is jailed

10 July 2023

He insisted nothing 'sinister' had gone on when he shared a bed with boys under his care


New chairwoman for Highlands and Islands Media Awards

21 June 2023
New chairwoman for Highlands and Islands Media Awards

New chairwoman for Highlands and Islands Media Awards

21 June 2023

Nicola McAlley is to take on the role of chairwoman for the awards recognising the best of the region's journalism.


Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

14 June 2023
Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

14 June 2023

Highland Council has warned that some private water supplies in the region could run low due to lack of rainfall.


Highland MP wants 'workable solution' after outbreak of wildfires

13 June 2023
Highland MP wants 'workable solution' after outbreak of wildfires

Highland MP wants 'workable solution' after outbreak of wildfires

13 June 2023

Inverness and Nairn MP Drew Hendry says communities need a solution to wildfires which have been prevalent across the region in recent weeks.


Highland organisations doing their bit to help children seeking asylum

09 May 2023
Highland organisations doing their bit to help children seeking asylum

Highland organisations doing their bit to help children seeking asylum

09 May 2023

Highland organisations face challenges meeting the costs of caring for children seeking asylum, a new report has detailed.


£7.7M capital investment for strategic road schemes across Highlands

28 April 2023
£7.7M capital investment for strategic road schemes across Highlands

£7.7M capital investment for strategic road schemes across Highlands

28 April 2023

Members at next week’s meeting of Highland Council’s economy and infrastructure committee will allocate £7.7m of funds for roads maintenance.


A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

27 March 2023
A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

27 March 2023

Highland road users will be keen to see action quickly on delayed roads projects.


Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

27 March 2023
Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

27 March 2023

The new leader of the SNP now has to deliver on what he promised.


NHS Highland shows improving picture on mental health support

24 March 2023
NHS Highland shows improving picture on mental health support

NHS Highland shows improving picture on mental health support

24 March 2023

The latest figures show an improving picture for Highland patients in need of mental health support.


SNP candidates make promises to the people of the Highlands

18 March 2023
SNP candidates make promises to the people of the Highlands

SNP candidates make promises to the people of the Highlands

18 March 2023

The three candidates vying to become the next First Minister made a range of promises.


A9 dualling: SNP leadership candidates promise action to speed up delivery

17 March 2023
A9 dualling: SNP leadership candidates promise action to speed up delivery

A9 dualling: SNP leadership candidates promise action to speed up delivery

17 March 2023

All three candidates to be Scotland's next First Minister have promised to take action to improve delivery of A9 dualling.


£15.4k raised so far for family of Highland boy (5) who died after crash

13 March 2023
£15.4k raised so far for family of Highland boy (5) who died after crash

£15.4k raised so far for family of Highland boy (5) who died after crash

13 March 2023

The fundraiser launched last week to provide a special goodbye has soared past its target amount


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