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Nicky Marr: Impact of school woes is felt by our next generation

Nicky Marr: Impact of school woes is felt by our next generation

Nicky Marr: Impact of school woes is felt by our next generation

20 September 2023

Strikes by teaching staff will impact their education, As will a crumbling, leaking, mouse-infested, damp school.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023

He argues Humza Yousaf's first Programme for Government was 'long, of little substance, and offered nothing new for the Highlands.'


Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

17 September 2023

Making Space for Nature by Saranne Bish


Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

13 September 2023

Houses are vital, but so is community, and communities need spaces between houses.


NHS HIGHLAND: Your input can help our services meet your needs

NHS HIGHLAND: Your input can help our services meet your needs

NHS HIGHLAND: Your input can help our services meet your needs

26 August 2023

With growing demands on public services, we need to work together with communities and change the way some services are delivered, says NHS boss.


Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

23 August 2023

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.


Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

20 August 2023

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

16 August 2023

Have you seen Highland Council’s proposals for reducing through-traffic on Academy Street in Inverness?


Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

02 August 2023

Stuck in Thursday’s Belladrum queues we managed to stay cheerful for the first four-and-a-half hours.


Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

26 July 2023

Work-life balance. It can be an elusive thing, especially when we’re plugged into our tech all the time.


Paul Castle: Perfect time to get to know different bumblebees in the Highlands

Paul Castle: Perfect time to get to know different bumblebees in the Highlands

Paul Castle: Perfect time to get to know different bumblebees in the Highlands

23 July 2023

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

19 July 2023

I felt a weight of responsibility to represent the audience's concerns and not to let ministers and civil servants off the hook


Nicky Marr: Remember the promise Humza Yousaf made us about the A9? Let's take a look at what he said...

Nicky Marr: Remember the promise Humza Yousaf made us about the A9? Let's take a look at what he said...

Nicky Marr: Remember the promise Humza Yousaf made us about the A9? Let's take a look at what he said...

17 July 2023

Tuesday will see a capacity audience at Eden Court for the A9 Crisis Summit following the Government’s broken promises to dual the A9.


Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the Highlands

Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the Highlands

Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the Highlands

12 July 2023

We cannot properly achieve our regional potential without regular, reliable, affordable transport links.


Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

05 July 2023

The closure of rural GP practices for lack of staff means many rural communities find themselves without medical cover.


NHS HIGHLAND: Screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts

NHS HIGHLAND: Screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts

NHS HIGHLAND: Screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts

01 July 2023

We are keen that individuals don’t ignore their invitations to take part in cervical screening, says our columnist.


Nicky Marr: What makes Lewis Capaldi a leader for next generation?

Nicky Marr: What makes Lewis Capaldi a leader for next generation?

Nicky Marr: What makes Lewis Capaldi a leader for next generation?

28 June 2023

A lesser mortal would have fled the stage, assuming they’d had the courage to turn up.


Paul Castle: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

Paul Castle: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

Paul Castle: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

24 June 2023

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


NICKY MARR: I feel fear when I know close friends or family are driving on A9

NICKY MARR: I feel fear when I know close friends or family are driving on A9

NICKY MARR: I feel fear when I know close friends or family are driving on A9

21 June 2023

I struggled to keep the anger and disappointment out of my voice, said our columnist.


Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

14 June 2023

Within minutes, life-affirming warmth becomes life-threatening fury.


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