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Postal delivery 'crisis' sparks launch of survey by Badenoch and Strathspey MP to gauge scale of problem

19 September 2023
Postal delivery 'crisis' sparks launch of survey by Badenoch and Strathspey MP to gauge scale of problem

Postal delivery 'crisis' sparks launch of survey by Badenoch and Strathspey MP to gauge scale of problem

19 September 2023

Failing postal services have caused patients to miss vital medical appointments


Three-day strike at Highland schools looms after union slams 'miniscule' new pay offer

14 September 2023
Three-day strike at Highland schools looms after union slams 'miniscule' new pay offer

Three-day strike at Highland schools looms after union slams 'miniscule' new pay offer

14 September 2023

A three-day walkout of school staff across the Highlands later this month looks set to go ahead after UNISON rejected a revised pay offer.


Grantown and Kingussie make the grade in top 100 on Sunday Times best Scottish schools

14 September 2023
Grantown and Kingussie make the grade in top 100 on Sunday Times best Scottish schools

Grantown and Kingussie make the grade in top 100 on Sunday Times best Scottish schools

14 September 2023

Seven Highlands schools included in measure of secondaries based on Highers results


Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

13 September 2023
Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

13 September 2023

A revised pay offer has been made to striking school staff just a fortnight before the next walkout, with a union set to meet tomorrow to discuss it.


Failure to halt short-term lets licensing 'disappointing', says Highland MSP

13 September 2023
Failure to halt short-term lets licensing 'disappointing', says Highland MSP

Failure to halt short-term lets licensing 'disappointing', says Highland MSP

13 September 2023

THE failure of a bid to pause the introduction of short-term lets licensing legislation has been branded "disappointing" by a Highland MSP.


Badenoch & Strathspey MP calls on Facebook owner Meta to halt plan to axe trainee journalist funding

12 September 2023
Badenoch & Strathspey MP calls on Facebook owner Meta to halt plan to axe trainee journalist funding

Badenoch & Strathspey MP calls on Facebook owner Meta to halt plan to axe trainee journalist funding

12 September 2023

A HIGHLAND MP has issued an urgent plea in Westminster for action to safeguard the roles of more than 100 trainee journalists.


Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

25 August 2023
Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

25 August 2023

Thunder and lightning could cause disruption in parts of the Highlands, amid forecasts that up to 40mm of rain could fall in just a few hours.


£1m affordable homes support for Highlands is hailed

24 August 2023
£1m affordable homes support for Highlands is hailed

£1m affordable homes support for Highlands is hailed

24 August 2023

Highlands and Islands Green MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed the support for groups that are working to create new affordable homes for locals.


Paralympian Karen Darke and Highland film-makers taking on Kilimanjaro for charities

21 August 2023
Paralympian Karen Darke and Highland film-makers taking on Kilimanjaro for charities

Paralympian Karen Darke and Highland film-makers taking on Kilimanjaro for charities

21 August 2023

Tackling Africa's highest mountain will raise funds for specially-abled and mental health charities


Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

17 August 2023
Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

17 August 2023

CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.


Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023
Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.


'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

10 August 2023
'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

10 August 2023

MIDWIFERY services in the Highlands could be set for a boost in staff numbers thanks to a link up between a university and the local health board.


Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

08 August 2023
Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

08 August 2023

Police said a woman was taken to hospital as a "precaution" and that officers were at the scene.


Police hunt Belladrum attacker who 'seriously injured' festival-goer

31 July 2023
Police hunt Belladrum attacker who 'seriously injured' festival-goer

Police hunt Belladrum attacker who 'seriously injured' festival-goer

31 July 2023

The victim (18) needed treatment at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness following the attack at a campsite in the early hours of Sunday.


Inverness-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Glasgow

21 July 2023
Inverness-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Glasgow

Inverness-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Glasgow

21 July 2023

The AlbaStar jet from Mallorca to Inverness had been due into Dalcross at 9.10am but diverted to Glasgow after declaring an emergency.


10 weeks of lane closures to begin on A9 next to Kessock Bridge

21 July 2023
10 weeks of lane closures to begin on A9 next to Kessock Bridge

10 weeks of lane closures to begin on A9 next to Kessock Bridge

21 July 2023

Roadworks to cause regular closure of lane of A9 dual carriageway near crossing


Multi-million pound Inverness bowling alley and inflatable course plan 'will create 60 jobs'

20 July 2023
Multi-million pound Inverness bowling alley and inflatable course plan 'will create 60 jobs'

Multi-million pound Inverness bowling alley and inflatable course plan 'will create 60 jobs'

20 July 2023

Inverness Shopping Park wants to create the new facility inside the existing Sports Direct building


Medicines plea issued to Highland holidaymakers by NHS24

18 July 2023
Medicines plea issued to Highland holidaymakers by NHS24

Medicines plea issued to Highland holidaymakers by NHS24

18 July 2023

DON'T forget your medication when you head off on your holidays, Highland residents are being reminded.


Thunderstorm warning issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.

15 July 2023
Thunderstorm warning issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.

Thunderstorm warning issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.

15 July 2023

Up to 30mm of rain could fall in some spots in just two to three hours, residents have been warned.


EXPLAINED: Jobs North features tens of thousands of jobs every month

05 July 2023
EXPLAINED: Jobs North features tens of thousands of jobs every month

EXPLAINED: Jobs North features tens of thousands of jobs every month

05 July 2023

The Highland and Moray jobs portal offers great packages for would-be employers and a one-stop shop for jobseekers looking for work.


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