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Community councils could go hi-tech with Highland grumbles

Community councils could go hi-tech with Highland grumbles

Gadgets are to be given to community leaders so they can instantly report problems like potholes or vandalism with Highland Council.


People already fed up with Indy referendum says Highland councillor

People already fed up with Indy referendum says Highland councillor

A SNP Highland councillor has admitted people are getting fed up hearing about the independence referendum, with another 10 months of campaigning still…


Inverness man hide drugs in underpants

Inverness man hide drugs in underpants

A man who was using diazepam to wean himself off heroin was fined £200 when he was found with tablets concealed in his underpants.


Calls for back-up gritter to be relocated in Badenoch and Strathspey

Calls for back-up gritter to be relocated in Badenoch and Strathspey

The strath's only spare gritter is parked up in Inverness - if any of its fleet of snow-clearing vehicles break down or get stuck, it has emerged.


Scotland's rail services getting back on track

Scotland's rail services getting back on track

Train services in Scotland are running again after severe winds of up to 100mph caused the network to close this morning due to safety concerns.


Highland business leaders welcome A9 lorry trial

Highland business leaders welcome A9 lorry trial

Business leaders in the region have praised the Scottish Government's decision to increase the speed limit for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes from 40 to 50mph on…


Highland Council says authority is ready for winter in Badenoch and Strathspey

Highland Council says authority is ready for winter in Badenoch and Strathspey

The strath is ready for winter was the message given by Highland Council as the snow arrives in the area.


Union leaders' warnings over Highland nursery staff cuts

Union leaders' warnings over Highland nursery staff cuts

A union leader has warned any move to cut the hours of nursery staff in the Highlands - in the wake of a new law designed to increase free child…


Bid to solve Highlands' traffic warden problems

Bid to solve Highlands' traffic warden problems

A Highlands MSP has held talks with Police Scotland’s chief in a bid to get a rethink on the future of funding for traffic wardens.


Highland councillors hit out at credit union's promo failure

Highland councillors hit out at credit union's promo failure

Unhappy senior councillors have slated a credit union’s promotional efforts in the Highlands and demanded showdown talks with its boss.


Weather warning issued for the Highlands

Weather warning issued for the Highlands

The Met Office has issued an amber 'be prepared' warning for strong winds across the Highlands for tonight and Thursday morning.


Highlands police roads op declared a success

Highlands police roads op declared a success

Police are reporting the success of a road safety initiative across the Highlands and Islands as part of the continuing Operation Route.


North man drove at twice the legal speed limit on A9

North man drove at twice the legal speed limit on A9

A north welder has narrowly escaped prison after being stopped by police driving to work from his home in Wick at more than twice the legal speed limit…


Highland Council pays tribute to victims of Glasgow helicopter tragedy

Highland Council pays tribute to victims of Glasgow helicopter tragedy

All flags at Highland Council sites have been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect to the victims of the Glasgow helicopter tragedy.


Plea to get flu jab after disappointing uptake in Highlands

Plea to get flu jab after disappointing uptake in Highlands

Scotland’s most senior medical officer has called on people with underlying health conditions in the Highlands to get protected from flu.


North councils back calls for A9 lorry trial

North councils back calls for A9 lorry trial

Council leaders in the Highlands and Islands and Perth and Kinross are backing a campaign by hauliers to increase the speed limit for HGVs on single carriageway…


Cold blast set to hit Highlands next week warns forecaster

Cold blast set to hit Highlands next week warns forecaster

Forecasters are warning that the Highlands are in for another cold blast set to arrive next week. The rest of the UK is likely to follow after the snow…


Highland Council steps up opposition to pay day lenders

Highland Council steps up opposition to pay day lenders

Highland Council is to highlight its opposition to the high-cost short-term credit offered by pay day lending companies and the misery that spiralling…


Demands for A9 Highland dual path plan re-think

Demands for A9 Highland dual path plan re-think

Lives will be put in danger if current plans remain unchanged for a cycleway and footpath just a few yards away from vehicles often travelling in excess…


Correction to venue of Newtonmore Floral Art Club

Correction to venue of Newtonmore Floral Art Club

Newtonmore Floral Art Club will be holding their annual show in Talla nan Ros in Kingussie and not in Newtonmore Village Hall as stated in today's 7 ENTS…


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