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Unison to halt bin strike but urges 3.6% pay offer to be rejected by members

Unison to halt bin strike but urges 3.6% pay offer to be rejected by members

Unison to halt bin strike but urges 3.6% pay offer to be rejected by members

12 August 2024

Bin strikes that were suspended this week remain a strong possibility later, after a union confirmed it wants its members to reject the pay offer.


Bin strikes in Highland suspended after new 3.6 per cent pay offer

Bin strikes in Highland suspended after new 3.6 per cent pay offer

Bin strikes in Highland suspended after new 3.6 per cent pay offer

12 August 2024

Bin strikes which had been set to wreak havoc across the Highlands have been suspended after unions agreed to take a new pay deal to their members.


£2.2m in Highland grants to help fund rural homes and other community projects

£2.2m in Highland grants to help fund rural homes and other community projects

£2.2m in Highland grants to help fund rural homes and other community projects

04 August 2024

Almost £2.2m in renewables grants have been awarded to 19 community projects across the Highlands, ranging from affordable homes to electric go-karts.


Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

04 August 2024

Making Space for Nature with Paul Castle, the High Life Highland countryside ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness.


Vital role in keeping mountain footpaths on right track

Vital role in keeping mountain footpaths on right track

Vital role in keeping mountain footpaths on right track

03 August 2024

Hill walkers are being encouraged to help out by volunteering to rebuild and maintain paths on mountains across the Highlands.


Osprey centre reopens after vandal attack by Loch Garten

Osprey centre reopens after vandal attack by Loch Garten

Osprey centre reopens after vandal attack by Loch Garten

02 August 2024

The attack on the Strathspey nature centre led to a two-day closure


July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

01 August 2024

Much of the Highlands was cooler and greyer than normal in July but not particularly wet, the Met Office has said.


Highland MSP calls for “eye-watering” sums spent on greener public buildings to go fund NHS projects

Highland MSP calls for “eye-watering” sums spent on greener public buildings to go fund NHS projects

Highland MSP calls for “eye-watering” sums spent on greener public buildings to go fund NHS projects

01 August 2024

Fergus Ewing MSP is calling for £100 million of Scottish Government spending on greener public buildings to be redirected into NHS building projects.


‘Can’t guarantee bin strikes won’t impact homes and businesses’, Highland Council warns

‘Can’t guarantee bin strikes won’t impact homes and businesses’, Highland Council warns

‘Can’t guarantee bin strikes won’t impact homes and businesses’, Highland Council warns

31 July 2024

Bin strikes could impact collections from homes and businesses in the Highlands, the council has warned after unions announced an eight-day walkout.


8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

31 July 2024

An eight-day bin strike could hit bin collections in the Highlands next month after pay talks stalled.


FLS strive to save ionic tree species in places like Glenmore

FLS strive to save ionic tree species in places like Glenmore

FLS strive to save ionic tree species in places like Glenmore

30 July 2024

Seeds from all Scotland’s Caledonian pinewoods have been collected to protect our iconic species


Flow Country joins Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon among Unesco World Heritage sites

Flow Country joins Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon among Unesco World Heritage sites

Flow Country joins Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon among Unesco World Heritage sites

26 July 2024

Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will unlock a raft of economic, environmental and social opportunities, it has been predicted.


Buzzing… Cairngorm beekeepers delighted with National Lottery boost

Buzzing… Cairngorm beekeepers delighted with National Lottery boost

Buzzing… Cairngorm beekeepers delighted with National Lottery boost

26 July 2024

Spey Beekeepers Association gets £10,000 share of £17.3m pot


Telecoms giant told to get message over plans for mast by well-loved Cairngorms bothy

Telecoms giant told to get message over plans for mast by well-loved Cairngorms bothy

Telecoms giant told to get message over plans for mast by well-loved Cairngorms bothy

25 July 2024

Proposed communications equipment will be just 400 metres away from Ryvoan Bothy


Calls to stop the merry-go-round of owners for carbon credit estate in Badenoch

Calls to stop the merry-go-round of owners for carbon credit estate in Badenoch

Calls to stop the merry-go-round of owners for carbon credit estate in Badenoch

25 July 2024

Far Ralia has been put on market for £12m by its investment company owners


Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

24 July 2024

Highland Council should know by early next month whether homes and businesses face a summer of overflowing bins and stench on the streets.


Strathspey estate hit with licence ban for crimes against birds of prey

Strathspey estate hit with licence ban for crimes against birds of prey

Strathspey estate hit with licence ban for crimes against birds of prey

17 July 2024

Red kite was shot and lapwing baited with poison on Lochindorb Estate


Highlands set to benefit from £7m funding for electric vehicles in the north of Scotland

Highlands set to benefit from £7m funding for electric vehicles in the north of Scotland

Highlands set to benefit from £7m funding for electric vehicles in the north of Scotland

11 July 2024

Highland Council is set to benefit from a funding boost by the Scottish Government to support the growth of the EV charging network.


Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

05 July 2024

A yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

04 July 2024

Emergency plan agreed by park authority but claim just importing caper would be cheaper and more effective


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