New affordable homes in a Strathdearn community are a big step nearer after school pupils broke ground to signal the start of construction.
The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.
But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.
The headteacher of Inverness High School was “delighted” to win the School of the Year award at Highland Heroes on behalf of pupils.
A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.
‘We all worked our socks off for league rise’
Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.
Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.
The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.
A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.