Offensive package sent to Inverness gay parade protester
An Inverness missionary has been sent an offensive package after he led a petition against next month’s proposed gay pride march through the city.
Highland councillors throw out plans for ‘Stalinist’ Inverness city centre hotel
Highland councillors have thrown out an application for a hotel on a well-known site in the centre of Inverness, amid claims that the design is a throwback to the 1960s.
New chief executive for Highland Council
Highland Council’s new chief executive is East Lothian-born Donna Manson, currently children’s services director in the Borders.
More isles ferry disruption ahead as stricken cargo boat blocks Tarbert pier
Travellers to the islands of Harris and North Uist face more days of disruption after a stricken cargo vessel took refuge in Tarbert harbour at the weekend.
New housing development proposed close to Inverness
Early plans for a possible 111-home development close to Inverness will go before Highland councillors for comment next week.
Highland war memorials awarded in Legion Scotland campaign
Four Highland war memorials have received national awards in Legion Scotland’s 2018 campaign.
Designs for West Link to be put before councillors
Amended plans for stage two of the Inverness West Link will go before Highland councillors for final approval next week.
AUDIO: Facelift for one of Ardersier’s best-loved community spaces
One of Ardersier’s best-loved community spaces has had a facelift thanks to community efforts.
Drone footage of site on Skye requested by planning committee
In a first for Highland Council, the site of a problematic planning application could be surveyed by drone, sparing the council the costs of a multi-councillor site visit.
Two disability-friendly holiday homes in Sutherland given approval
Plans for two holiday houses in Sutherland designed specifically for the disabled were approved by Highland councillors yesterday.
Green light for Cromarty cinema and business hub
Cromarty has received the seal of approval for a purpose-built cinema and business hub.
Toilet campaigner welcomes ‘constructive’ phone call from Highland Council leader after being subjected to verbal attack
The Kinlochbervie woman who bore the brunt of a verbal attack last week by the leader of the Highland Council on her community’s campaign to save their public toilets from closure said a subsequent phone call from the council leader was welcome and "constructive".
Toilet campaigners stunned by criticism from Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson
Kinlochbervie protesters were left shell-shocked yesterday after their efforts to protect their toilets from closure were dismissed in scathing terms by Highland Council’s leader.
Skye residents urged to become speed watchers
Skye residents could soon be snaring speedsters - and possibly their own neighbours - in their commmunity.
Remote workers forced to quit jobs over lack of Highland buses
A stark picture of reduced job opportunities, isolation and social exclusion has emerged across the Highlands as a direct consequence of cuts in bus services.
Highland Council asked to review its use of controversial weedkiller
The Highland SNP group will tomorrow ask Highland Council to review its policy on the use of controversial weed killer glyphosate across the region and look for a safer alternative.
Tourism boost for Skye thanks to new Netflix movie
Skye looks set for another massive boost in tourism with the forthcoming release on Netflix of the new Robert the Bruce movie.
Highland Palestinians petition against council pension arms investments
Highland Council has come under fire for its pension investments - with the £1.8bn fund being boosted in the arms, drinks and tobacco industry, pharmaceutical, mining, oil and gas companies, banks, Facebook and Amazon.
Improved weekend gritting for Inverness this winter
Inverness residents will see improved weekend gritting this coming winter.
Projected overspend sparks bitter debate in Highland Council chamber
Forecasts of a £5.1 million overspend in this year’s Highland Council budget dominated yesterday’s corporate resources committee meeting in Inverness - with fears voiced over the authority’s £8million reserves.
Traffic congestion is causing concerns about emergency vehicle access on the Black Isle
Residents of a historic Black Isle town say that traffic congestion in their High Street is causing serious access problems for emergency vehicles.
Highland Council’s SNP group wants budget leader to tender resignation
Highland Council’s opposition SNP group is calling for the immediate resignation of the man responsible for balancing the council’s books.
Job-loss warning over Highland Council’s precarious financial position
Budget leader Alister Mackinnon yesterday issued a stark warning over Highland Council’s precarious financial position in a statement predicting a £5.1m overspend this year, almost twice what was projected at the same time last year.
Final closure beckons for the last primary school in central Sutherland
Final closure beckons for the last primary school in central Sutherland.
Proposal to change spring holiday dates in the Highlands
Education bosses in the Highlands are to consult on changing spring school holiday dates - to not necessarily include Easter weekend itself.
238 affordable homes planned for Badenoch and Strathspey
A total of 238 affordable homes are planned for the Badenoch and Strathspey over the next five years.
Highland Council nearly halves teacher vacancies – thanks to Canadian recruits
Highland Council has slashed teacher vacancies from 65 to 36 in a year, new figures show.
Council bosses reveal plans to roll out unpopular penalties scheme to more Highland towns and villages
Council bosses in the north have revealed plans to roll out their unpopular penalties scheme to more towns and villages in the Highlands - and bring in clamping and towing as further punishments.
Relief in Black Isle as safer junction at Crask approved
North Black Isle residents were celebrating yesterday with news that Highland Council will fund a new junction at Crask.
Funding bid to re-opoen Easter Ross railway fails to make tracks
The long shadow of Dr Beeching’s axe will continue to hang over an Easter Ross railway halt for the foreseeable future - but the fight to have it re-opened will continue.
Plans lodged for car park to keep Harry Potter fans safe in Highland village
Traffic-besieged residents of a tiny Highland village have lodged plans for what they believe is a potentially life-saving car park for their visitors.
Black Isle drivers hope council acts over black spot junction
The family of a teenage road crash victim have backed the fight to improve a Black Isle junction as councillors this week debate whether to allocate £250,000 to reroute it.