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Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.

The rock star has added a matinee concert and will now perform at Eden Court in Inverness twice on the same day.

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.

Economic uncertainty and rising costs are among the main challenges faced by businesses in the Highlands, according to a recent survey.

First potential sighting for this year was shared by visitor to Dores Beach

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

Highland businesses are famous across the world for their renowned hospitality and this is your chance to help showcase the very best.

Businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to explore how they can integrate Gaelic into their plans for growth.

P7 pupils from across the region were asked to come up with names for local Stagecoach buses - and their efforts didn’t disappoint!

Highland based food and drink producers have until March 28 to enquire about a new support programme aimed at helping the sector cut carbon emissions.

Business leaders across the Highlands have united to back calls for changes to planned tourist levies.

Mountain railway return to service means resort’s upper slopes within easy reach again

Statement in praise of management team past and present signed by most staff

Top councillors recognise ‘people are under severe financial pressure’ but say taxpayers will see their money’s worth

The £818m draft budget will be debated - and likely agreed - at a full meeting of the local authority next week.

Highland and Moray MPs are urging Westminster to scrap plans to grant GI status to English whisky as they fear it will hit Scotch whisky’s reputation.

Trading standards have seized a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products from a retailer in the Highlands, the local authority has announced.

Bryan Adams’ fans were left disappointed after a ticketing website glitch caused many to miss out on seats for his upcoming Inverness concert.