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Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

20 March 2024
Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

20 March 2024

Highland Councillor Karl Rosie is to draft what Alex Salmond says is a 'call to arms' as they highlight significant regional issues.


Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024
Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024

Alba Party planning a Highlands Manifesto amid accusations SNP is 'asleep at the wheel'


McDonald's Aviemore extension granted but agreement smells bad for The Winking Owl

19 March 2024
McDonald's Aviemore extension granted but agreement smells bad for The Winking Owl

McDonald's Aviemore extension granted but agreement smells bad for The Winking Owl

19 March 2024

Objectors comments about odours and architecture were dismissed as the application passed unanimously.


Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024
Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.


Miss Scotland told 'you were our winner anyway' after Miss World competition

11 March 2024
Miss Scotland told 'you were our winner anyway' after Miss World competition

Miss Scotland told 'you were our winner anyway' after Miss World competition

11 March 2024

Fans say Chelsie Allison from the Highlands did herself, Inverness and Scotland 'proud'


Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

06 March 2024
Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

06 March 2024

Hundreds more admit personal relationships at the local authority have made them feel 'uncomfortable.'


The Chancellor says the UK has ‘turned the corner on inflation’ and the economy will grow

06 March 2024
The Chancellor says the UK has ‘turned the corner on inflation’ and the economy will grow

The Chancellor says the UK has ‘turned the corner on inflation’ and the economy will grow

06 March 2024

The OBR says inflation targets will be met and borrowing is going down – but is it enough to win the next election?


RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024
RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'


Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

05 March 2024
Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

05 March 2024

The Highland MP says 'VAT-free streets is not just about economic revival but also about ensuring fairness.'


Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

04 March 2024
Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

04 March 2024

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.


Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

29 February 2024
Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

29 February 2024

The agreed proposals are branded 'nebulous, vague, hazy, obscure, indistinct, unclear, indefinite, murky, blurred, formless and featureless.'


Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

29 February 2024
Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

29 February 2024

Council leader Raymond Bremner says it 'allows for significant investment to take place and protect jobs across our communities.'


HIGHLAND COUNCIL BUDGET: Lib Dem budget amendment seeks £30m more for roads

29 February 2024
HIGHLAND COUNCIL BUDGET: Lib Dem budget amendment seeks £30m more for roads

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BUDGET: Lib Dem budget amendment seeks £30m more for roads

29 February 2024

Also call for letter to First Minister telling him his government has made council's 'severe financial plight' even worse


Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for roads and one new school

29 February 2024
Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for roads and one new school

Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for roads and one new school

29 February 2024

The group wants £30 million for roads over three years and £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school.


Beluga Lagoon's Aviemore gig – a group 'to make you fall in love with music again'

28 February 2024
Beluga Lagoon's Aviemore gig – a group 'to make you fall in love with music again'

Beluga Lagoon's Aviemore gig – a group 'to make you fall in love with music again'

28 February 2024

The man behind the project Andrew O'Donnell talks to us about their biggest gig yet by one of Scotland's absolute best acts.


Macdonald Aviemore Resort's ambitious plans aim to fill the void left by the Ironworks

28 February 2024
Macdonald Aviemore Resort's ambitious plans aim to fill the void left by the Ironworks

Macdonald Aviemore Resort's ambitious plans aim to fill the void left by the Ironworks

28 February 2024

Bosses want to make The Osprey arena a go-to venue for top musical acts in the Highlands.


Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

28 February 2024
Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

28 February 2024

They state budget has 'no real substance' and question if it will cover the financial gap


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

27 February 2024
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

27 February 2024

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.


Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

27 February 2024
Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

27 February 2024

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.


Highland Council says its bid to change its ‘operating model’ could save £24 million

26 February 2024
Highland Council says its bid to change its ‘operating model’ could save £24 million

Highland Council says its bid to change its ‘operating model’ could save £24 million

26 February 2024

But there is little detail of what cost reduction, income generation, redesign and efficiency means for services.


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