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KATE FORBES: Labour’s return to power has seen one blunder after another

KATE FORBES: Labour’s return to power has seen one blunder after another

KATE FORBES: Labour’s return to power has seen one blunder after another

08 December 2024

The Labour UK Government came to office on a set of big promises


YOUR VIEWS: ‘Line in the sand’ has to remain to safeguard society from assisted dying

YOUR VIEWS: ‘Line in the sand’ has to remain to safeguard society from assisted dying

YOUR VIEWS: ‘Line in the sand’ has to remain to safeguard society from assisted dying

08 December 2024

I am a retired neurosurgeon whose approach to this subject was tailored to a formative experience I had as a teenager


NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

07 December 2024

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.


WATCH: Step to it and vote for the Cairngorm School of Dance

WATCH: Step to it and vote for the Cairngorm School of Dance

WATCH: Step to it and vote for the Cairngorm School of Dance

07 December 2024

Aviemore-based group has been shortlisted for big national inclusivity award


Fears allayed over possible loss of second fire appliance for Grantown

Fears allayed over possible loss of second fire appliance for Grantown

Fears allayed over possible loss of second fire appliance for Grantown

07 December 2024

Fire chief says that recruitment of firefighters is on the up


Storm Darragh travel misery as snow gate closures and ScotRail cancellations hit north

Storm Darragh travel misery as snow gate closures and ScotRail cancellations hit north

Storm Darragh travel misery as snow gate closures and ScotRail cancellations hit north

07 December 2024

Train services travelling back and forth between Inverness and Elgin are all suspended and snow gates have been closed on the A939 at Tomintoul.


PICTURES: What does it mean to be an incomer in the Highlands?

PICTURES: What does it mean to be an incomer in the Highlands?

PICTURES: What does it mean to be an incomer in the Highlands?

06 December 2024

‘Words and symbols only have the power we give them’


A9 dualling milestone for 15-mile stretch south of Slochd

A9 dualling milestone for 15-mile stretch south of Slochd

A9 dualling milestone for 15-mile stretch south of Slochd

06 December 2024

The longest stretch of road set to be dualled on the A9 in the Highlands has passed a key logistical hurdle.


Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

06 December 2024

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.


Storm Darragh to bring up to 20cm of snow to the Highlands, warns Met Office

Storm Darragh to bring up to 20cm of snow to the Highlands, warns Met Office

Storm Darragh to bring up to 20cm of snow to the Highlands, warns Met Office

06 December 2024

Snow disruption is likely to hit the Highlands when Storm Darragh arrives, the Met Office has warned after issuing a yellow alert for the region.


'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

06 December 2024

The hospice said it “simply could not run” without the wonderful army of volunteers who help make it such a force for good in the Highlands.


PICTURES: Over 35,000 folk expected to see Eden Court panto - but were you there on opening night?

PICTURES: Over 35,000 folk expected to see Eden Court panto - but were you there on opening night?

PICTURES: Over 35,000 folk expected to see Eden Court panto - but were you there on opening night?

05 December 2024

“As a business, the footfall at this time of year and the income that it generates it vital to our sustainability,” says theatre boss.


Highland councillor says all school kids in Badenoch and Strathspey being failed by local authority

Highland councillor says all school kids in Badenoch and Strathspey being failed by local authority

Highland councillor says all school kids in Badenoch and Strathspey being failed by local authority

05 December 2024

‘The discussions I have had with parents of ASN kids are the most moving I have had in my life’


Classroom evacuations are ‘frequent occurrence’ at Aviemore Primary School

Classroom evacuations are ‘frequent occurrence’ at Aviemore Primary School

Classroom evacuations are ‘frequent occurrence’ at Aviemore Primary School

05 December 2024

Parents slam Highland Council for lack of ASN funding after knife incident


Cairngorms’ own orchestra will set feet tapping on Sunday

Cairngorms’ own orchestra will set feet tapping on Sunday

Cairngorms’ own orchestra will set feet tapping on Sunday

05 December 2024

‘We have endeavoured to include music in a styles that will appeal to all ages’


Grantown community set for Square-go with Highland Council

Grantown community set for Square-go with Highland Council

Grantown community set for Square-go with Highland Council

05 December 2024

Pre-proof hearing at Inverness Sheriff Court extended for a fortnight


Famous Highlands estate is being plagued by pesky drones

Famous Highlands estate is being plagued by pesky drones

Famous Highlands estate is being plagued by pesky drones

05 December 2024

Plea after rise in filming over stunning property near Laggan used in blockbuster movies


UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

05 December 2024

The new agreement has been designed to improve student mental health and wellbeing.


The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

04 December 2024

More cash will come north but the jury is out on whether finance secretary Shona Robison delivered for the north.


Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

04 December 2024

Calls are growing for an urgent rethink on proposals which could affect services for women and children affected by domestic abuse in the Highlands.


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