Highland Council denies silencing critics or losing the trust of the nursery sector
MSPs call on the health board to 'make good on their promise to reschedule these appointments as soon as possible'
Enterprise boss Stuart Black spoke about 'vulnerabilities' while the LibDems slammed the SNP and Greens for 'unforgivable' inaction
Private providers say they are facing cuts in real-terms of one-third in their funding
Members preferred to create a stakeholder group to review 'sustainable outcomes' for Highland music and creative arts venues
It was most likely a meteor or 'space junk' though some apparently wondered if it was a UFO
The health board confirmed only 'the most time-critical or high risk' will continue while 'many planned appointments will be cancelled'
Convener Bill Lobban urged people to 'come together' as 'may help us come to terms with such a loss'
It comes as Highland Council postpones major events and committees after the death of the Queen
Chief executive Donna Manson says 'this is a period of mourning' and 'it is important that we get that right'
Highland Council Convener Bill Lobban says 'no one in history, almost, has done so much for this country over so many years'
Flags are at half mast on all Scottish Government buildings and Ms Sturgeon sent condolences to the new King and Royal Family
Ms Truss added that 'she was the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure'
Her reign of 70 years was the longest of any British monarch
The cost of living crisis triggered strikes by BT, Highland Council and the Royal Mail staff
They are part of 115,000 postal staff in the UK taking part in what's been called the biggest strike of the summer
Agencies like Citizen’s Advice Scotland will share £1.2 million to help households and businesses get support
Bills in the Highlands are expected to be much higher
There are reports some bins are being emptied in the city while Easter Ross looks like it has been hit worst
Waste, street cleaning and recycling staff start walkout after talks with councils and the Unite and GMB unions fail