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Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

23 May 2025

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.


City of Sanctuary Award bid dropped by Highland Council after concerns of ‘virtue signalling’

City of Sanctuary Award bid dropped by Highland Council after concerns of ‘virtue signalling’

City of Sanctuary Award bid dropped by Highland Council after concerns of ‘virtue signalling’

23 May 2025

‘I went to the front gate in Kabul with my team with full body armour on to bring these people into the camp’


Rose petals to be released from top of UK’s highest peak in memory of lost babies

Rose petals to be released from top of UK’s highest peak in memory of lost babies

Rose petals to be released from top of UK’s highest peak in memory of lost babies

23 May 2025

Footprints Baby Loss provides support in the Highlands for those who have suffered the heartache


Badenoch’s big Bikeathon route is confirmed

Badenoch’s big Bikeathon route is confirmed

Badenoch’s big Bikeathon route is confirmed

23 May 2025

June charity extravaganza will ‘mix it up’ for different rider grades


Some tickets left for Royal Marines show at Aviemore

Some tickets left for Royal Marines show at Aviemore

Some tickets left for Royal Marines show at Aviemore

23 May 2025

But ‘be quick’ say Rotary Club organisers of charity spectacular


‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall

‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall

‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall

23 May 2025

A hospital patient who suffered a bleed on the brain after a fall in a ward and later died experienced “significant & serious” failings in their care.


Skye Highland councillor Ruraidh Stewart named as Scottish Conservative for Inverness and Nairn seat

Skye Highland councillor Ruraidh Stewart named as Scottish Conservative for Inverness and Nairn seat

Skye Highland councillor Ruraidh Stewart named as Scottish Conservative for Inverness and Nairn seat

23 May 2025

So far he will face Labour’s Shaun Fraser, Lib Dem Neil Alexander, the SNP’s Emma Roddick and independent Duncan Macpherson.


Highland councillor with strong Aviemore links throws hat into ring for Holyrood

Highland councillor with strong Aviemore links throws hat into ring for Holyrood

Highland councillor with strong Aviemore links throws hat into ring for Holyrood

23 May 2025

Duncan Macpherson says he prefers not to be ‘apologist for a political party’s failed policies’


Inver House workers to step up industrial action after pay talks break down

Inver House workers to step up industrial action after pay talks break down

Inver House workers to step up industrial action after pay talks break down

23 May 2025

Company operates five Highland distilleries including Balmenach by Cromdale


Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

23 May 2025

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.


Motorist caught drink driving on A9 and then careless driving by police in space of fortnight

Motorist caught drink driving on A9 and then careless driving by police in space of fortnight

Motorist caught drink driving on A9 and then careless driving by police in space of fortnight

23 May 2025

He was weaving from left to right by Carrbridge before overtaking HGV by crossing solid white lines


Kingussie shinty star is a wanted man in Edinburgh

Kingussie shinty star is a wanted man in Edinburgh

Kingussie shinty star is a wanted man in Edinburgh

22 May 2025

Parents of the late Calum Mackintosh will be amongst those giving chase in fundraiser for heart-screening of local young people


Lorry driver who hit and seriously injured charity cyclist on A9 may have been under influence of cocaine

Lorry driver who hit and seriously injured charity cyclist on A9 may have been under influence of cocaine

Lorry driver who hit and seriously injured charity cyclist on A9 may have been under influence of cocaine

22 May 2025

Jailed accused said he took two lines of drug after accident by Dalwhinnie to ‘calm down’


Funeral arrangements confirmed for Nethy Bridge motorcyclist killed in accident

Funeral arrangements confirmed for Nethy Bridge motorcyclist killed in accident

Funeral arrangements confirmed for Nethy Bridge motorcyclist killed in accident

22 May 2025

Colin Vaughan (64) died in crash on A940 near Logie in Moray earlier this month


With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

22 May 2025

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.


Grantown-based care home provider Parklands scoops national award

Grantown-based care home provider Parklands scoops national award

Grantown-based care home provider Parklands scoops national award

22 May 2025

Accolade for care group that looks after 450 elderly people


Hopes of ‘local homes for local people’ in Badenoch and Strathspey are dashed

Hopes of ‘local homes for local people’ in Badenoch and Strathspey are dashed

Hopes of ‘local homes for local people’ in Badenoch and Strathspey are dashed

22 May 2025

Move to explore change in Highland Council’s housing allocation policy falls at first hurdle


Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

21 May 2025

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.


Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

21 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2025.


‘Wolf of Badenoch’ arrives in his lair at Kingussie - after 30 years!

‘Wolf of Badenoch’ arrives in his lair at Kingussie - after 30 years!

‘Wolf of Badenoch’ arrives in his lair at Kingussie - after 30 years!

21 May 2025

Badenoch’s dream of a ‘high art’ addition to Highland ‘Wolf’ trail is finally realised


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