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Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023

The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.


Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

18 October 2023

The council said its roads department is preparing itself to respond to flooding incidents when the storm hits.


School strikes set to hit Badenoch and Strathspey pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

School strikes set to hit Badenoch and Strathspey pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

School strikes set to hit Badenoch and Strathspey pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

16 October 2023

Unison has announced plans for rolling series of strikes with specific dates to be announced 'in coming days'


Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

11 October 2023

Residents across the Highlands are being encouraged to get in touch with the council's resilience team to help local communities be ready for winter.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

05 October 2023

Highland Council's plan to meet net zero carbon targets by 2045 is spelled out at council's climate change committee


Grantown Grammar School headteacher to move to new post

Grantown Grammar School headteacher to move to new post

Grantown Grammar School headteacher to move to new post

28 September 2023

Claire McGonigal will take charge at Inverness High School at the end of next month


BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

27 September 2023

The Inverness and Nairn MSP says 'I choose to defend my constituents and let the cards fall as they will.'


Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023

It was revealed last night that some north schools will close for three days next week.


Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

20 September 2023

The SNP says a new date has not been determined but it will be set following Mr Ewing's recovery.


Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023

Council leader Raymond Bremner warns cuts aimed at closing the budget gap would 'yet again be unprecedented.'


Three-day strike at Highland schools looms after union slams 'miniscule' new pay offer

Three-day strike at Highland schools looms after union slams 'miniscule' new pay offer

Three-day strike at Highland schools looms after union slams 'miniscule' new pay offer

14 September 2023

A three-day walkout of school staff across the Highlands later this month looks set to go ahead after UNISON rejected a revised pay offer.


Grantown and Kingussie make the grade in top 100 on Sunday Times best Scottish schools

Grantown and Kingussie make the grade in top 100 on Sunday Times best Scottish schools

Grantown and Kingussie make the grade in top 100 on Sunday Times best Scottish schools

14 September 2023

Seven Highlands schools included in measure of secondaries based on Highers results


Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

13 September 2023

A revised pay offer has been made to striking school staff just a fortnight before the next walkout, with a union set to meet tomorrow to discuss it.


Newly appointed Highland Council chief executive speaks of 'honour and privilege' in new post

Newly appointed Highland Council chief executive speaks of 'honour and privilege' in new post

Newly appointed Highland Council chief executive speaks of 'honour and privilege' in new post

04 September 2023

Derek Brown aims to make a difference to outcomes in region


EXPLAINED: Why we sent the Scottish Government action points on the A9 dualling

EXPLAINED: Why we sent the Scottish Government action points on the A9 dualling

EXPLAINED: Why we sent the Scottish Government action points on the A9 dualling

31 August 2023

The audience and panel at The Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit were clear – safety must come first.


One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

31 August 2023

Owner of The Gatehouse near Thurso Maree McLeod says 'the process of applying for a short-term let with Highland Council was made easy.'


Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

17 August 2023

Highland Council was considering the impliactions of the looming Local Visitor Levy Bill.


Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.


Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

08 August 2023

Highland Council says data shows improvements made as young people receive their SQA exam results today.


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