Tributes paid to former Alness Academy teacher killed in A9 horror crash
A married dad and "respected" retired teacher was tragically killed in a horror A9 crash involving a lorry yesterday.
Councillor Carolyn Wilson
51 jobs at risk as Invergordon salmon feed plant set to close its doors
The future of the 51-strong workforce of a north aquafeed plant is under threat after its Scandinavian owners announced plans to pull out of the UK.
Special guest cuts turf to start work on new secondary school in Alness
The construction of a brand new secondary school in Alness took its first steps last night as a turf-cutting ceremony took place to signify the beginning of works.
New parking policy proposals want to charge community budgets for shortfalls
A furious councillor claims proposals to set parking revenue targets could hold a “financial gun” to communities in the Highlands.
More than 200 asbestos hotspots on Alness Academy
The Ross-shire academy known as the north’s worst school building has more than 200 asbestos hotspots, it has emerged.
Looks like the ‘worst school building in the Highlands’ could be getting replaced
A new £30million secondary is finally due to be built to replace the “worst school building in the Highlands”.
Car smashes into Highland shop
An Alness business has been left counting the cost after a car crashed into the front of their High Street shop.
Councillor who allegedly made anti-Semitic comments to step down from committee positions
An Inverness councillor who made allegedly anti-Semitic remarks is to undergo equalities training.
Eleventh hour budget changes could save teaching posts
Plans to cut secondary school staffing by 1% will be postponed for a year after a last minute change of heart by the Highland Council administration yesterday.
Breakaway councillors aim to protect Highland communities
Five breakaway Highland councillors have formed their own group - claiming they will fight to protect communities throughout the region.
Highland school Christmas shows threatened by “elf” and safety rules
Scrooge council officials threatened to ban school nativities amid health and safety fears over curtains and chairs.
Schools miss out on teaching time due to broken down boilers
Schools across Highland have lost hundreds of hours of teaching time because of heating breakdowns, councillors said yesterday.
Could Highland Council turn to bus shelters to make money?
A proposal to employ a commercial manager devoted to exploiting opportunities for making money was derailed by members of the resources committee today.
Independent Highland councillors call for tax rise
Raising council tax for the first time in more than seven years could protect frontline services from budget cuts, Highland opposition councillors said yesterday.
Independent group vows to fight proposed Highland budget cuts
Highland Council's Independent group has unanimously agreed to fight the administration's proposed budget cuts claiming they would have "devastating impacts" on local communities.
Independent group unsurprised by criticism of NHS Highland
Highland Council's Independent group says it has been calling for NHS Highland to be "more transparent" for more than a year.
Highland coalition solid after LibDem wobble
Doubts over the survival of Highland Council's rainbow coalition were allayed yesterday as the Liberal Democrats pledged their commitment to the partnership.
Referendum exposes cracks in Highland Council coalition
A question mark hangs over the future of Highland Council's SNP-led coalition in the wake of the Scottish referendum.