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Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

26 October 2022
Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

26 October 2022

Highland Council denies silencing critics or losing the trust of the nursery sector


More than 700 appointments were cancelled by NHS Highland due to the public holiday on the Queen's funeral

14 October 2022
More than 700 appointments were cancelled by NHS Highland due to the public holiday on the Queen's funeral

More than 700 appointments were cancelled by NHS Highland due to the public holiday on the Queen's funeral

14 October 2022

MSPs call on the health board to 'make good on their promise to reschedule these appointments as soon as possible'


Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

13 October 2022
Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

13 October 2022

Enterprise boss Stuart Black spoke about 'vulnerabilities' while the LibDems slammed the SNP and Greens for 'unforgivable' inaction


Enhanced free early learning and childcare hours provision is 'beginning to fail' in Highlands

29 September 2022
Enhanced free early learning and childcare hours provision is 'beginning to fail' in Highlands

Enhanced free early learning and childcare hours provision is 'beginning to fail' in Highlands

29 September 2022

Private providers say they are facing cuts in real-terms of one-third in their funding


Ross-shire councillor slams 'grim talking shop cop-out' over Ironworks lifeline bid

22 September 2022
Ross-shire councillor slams 'grim talking shop cop-out' over Ironworks lifeline bid

Ross-shire councillor slams 'grim talking shop cop-out' over Ironworks lifeline bid

22 September 2022

Members preferred to create a stakeholder group to review 'sustainable outcomes' for Highland music and creative arts venues


Fireball lights up the skies over the Highlands amid hundreds of reports nationwide

15 September 2022
Fireball lights up the skies over the Highlands amid hundreds of reports nationwide

Fireball lights up the skies over the Highlands amid hundreds of reports nationwide

15 September 2022

It was most likely a meteor or 'space junk' though some apparently wondered if it was a UFO


NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

14 September 2022
NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

14 September 2022

The health board confirmed only 'the most time-critical or high risk' will continue while 'many planned appointments will be cancelled'


Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

09 September 2022
Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

09 September 2022

Convener Bill Lobban urged people to 'come together' as 'may help us come to terms with such a loss'


Inverness to host the proclamation of King Charles III for north of Scotland

09 September 2022
Inverness to host the proclamation of King Charles III for north of Scotland

Inverness to host the proclamation of King Charles III for north of Scotland

09 September 2022

It comes as Highland Council postpones major events and committees after the death of the Queen


Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

09 September 2022
Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

09 September 2022

Chief executive Donna Manson says 'this is a period of mourning' and 'it is important that we get that right'


Watch: Top north civic leaders pay respects to the Queen as a book of condolence is opened at Inverness Cathedral

09 September 2022
Watch: Top north civic leaders pay respects to the Queen as a book of condolence is opened at Inverness Cathedral

Watch: Top north civic leaders pay respects to the Queen as a book of condolence is opened at Inverness Cathedral

09 September 2022

Highland Council Convener Bill Lobban says 'no one in history, almost, has done so much for this country over so many years'


First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says of the Queen: ‘Scotland was special to her and she was special to Scotland’

08 September 2022
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says of the Queen: ‘Scotland was special to her and she was special to Scotland’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says of the Queen: ‘Scotland was special to her and she was special to Scotland’

08 September 2022

Flags are at half mast on all Scottish Government buildings and Ms Sturgeon sent condolences to the new King and Royal Family


Prime Minister Liz Truss: 'Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built'

08 September 2022
Prime Minister Liz Truss: 'Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built'

Prime Minister Liz Truss: 'Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built'

08 September 2022

Ms Truss added that 'she was the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure'


North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

08 September 2022
North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

08 September 2022

Her reign of 70 years was the longest of any British monarch


Firefighters readying ballot on strike action saying pay offer amounts to a 'significant real terms cut'

06 September 2022
Firefighters readying ballot on strike action saying pay offer amounts to a 'significant real terms cut'

Firefighters readying ballot on strike action saying pay offer amounts to a 'significant real terms cut'

06 September 2022

The cost of living crisis triggered strikes by BT, Highland Council and the Royal Mail staff


Highland Royal Mail Group workers are out on strike calling for a 'dignified, proper pay rise'

26 August 2022
Highland Royal Mail Group workers are out on strike calling for a 'dignified, proper pay rise'

Highland Royal Mail Group workers are out on strike calling for a 'dignified, proper pay rise'

26 August 2022

They are part of 115,000 postal staff in the UK taking part in what's been called the biggest strike of the summer


COST OF LIVING: Scottish Government offers additional funding for energy advice as bills rise

26 August 2022
COST OF LIVING: Scottish Government offers additional funding for energy advice as bills rise

COST OF LIVING: Scottish Government offers additional funding for energy advice as bills rise

26 August 2022

Agencies like Citizen’s Advice Scotland will share £1.2 million to help households and businesses get support


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Ofgem confirms 80 per cent rise in energy price cap to £3549

26 August 2022
COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Ofgem confirms 80 per cent rise in energy price cap to £3549

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Ofgem confirms 80 per cent rise in energy price cap to £3549

26 August 2022

Bills in the Highlands are expected to be much higher


STRIKE UPDATE: No street cleaning in Inverness as Highland Council confirms areas affected by walkout

24 August 2022
STRIKE UPDATE: No street cleaning in Inverness as Highland Council confirms areas affected by walkout

STRIKE UPDATE: No street cleaning in Inverness as Highland Council confirms areas affected by walkout

24 August 2022

There are reports some bins are being emptied in the city while Easter Ross looks like it has been hit worst


Unions outright reject 'disappointing and frankly shameful' pay offer

24 August 2022
Unions outright reject 'disappointing and frankly shameful' pay offer

Unions outright reject 'disappointing and frankly shameful' pay offer

24 August 2022

Waste, street cleaning and recycling staff start walkout after talks with councils and the Unite and GMB unions fail


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