Plea for John Swinney to take action on Tain Royal Academy
Education Secretary John Swinney has been urged to visit Tain Royal Academy to see for himself the leaks, substandard heating, “inadequate” canteen and poorly drained playing fields.
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Autistic child taken away from Inverness primary in police van
A child with autism was removed from an Inverness primary school in the back of a police van earlier this week.
Community views sought on new initiatives for Sutherland
Highland Council is inviting communities to offer their thoughts and opinions on a draft strategy to improve five town and village centres in Caithness and east Sutherland.
North’s largest primary school to extend summer holiday by a day as £3.2 million refurbishment continues
Pupils at the north's largest primary school are being given an additional day off at the end of the upcoming summer break after an "exceptional school closure" was granted by the Scottish Government.
Row over waste recovery proposals for Inverness
A row broke out over proposals to build an incinerator on a former Highland landfill site.
Plans for new Lochaber social housing progress despite gas heating concerns
Lochaber councillors have questioned Highland Council’s choice of heating system for a new social housing development at Fort William.
Provost of Inverness announced as chieftain of European Pipe Band Championships
The Provost of Inverness has been chosen to take on the role of chieftain of the European Pipe Band Championships.
Positive verdict delivered after Inverness pupils attend mock court finals
Pupils from an Inverness primary school delivered a positive verdict on their visit to the finals of a mock court project in Edinburgh - with some being inspired to consider a career in law.
Consultation announced for Highland town centre improvements
Members of the public are to be asked their thoughts on how Highland town centres can be improved.
Plans for small cafe at Abertarff House lodged by the National Trust for Scotland
A conservation charity has outlined plans to install a café in a centuries-old townhouse at the heart of Inverness to help meet rising costs of maintenance.
Inverness woman Jenny Graham’s global exploits recognised by Guinness World Record officials
It's almost exactly a year since Jenny Graham launched her bid to cycle round the world faster than any other woman.
IN FULL: The bridge closure and all traffic restrictions for the Noel Gallagher gig in Inverness
Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds will take to the stage at Inverness's Bught Park today.
Former Highland Council employee to be reported to procurator fiscal for alleged corporate fraud
A former Highland Council employee is to be reported to the procurator fiscal for alleged corporate fraud.
Highland Council apologises after giving MSP wrong foster care information
A council that sends children to foster care hundreds of miles away has apologised after giving incorrect information to an MSP.
Inverness playgroup to close its doors after 30 years
An Inverness playgroup that has run for 30 years has become a casualty of the Scottish Government's new childcare pledge.
Shock as children sent hundreds of miles away for foster care
Children from the Highlands in foster care are being placed up to 500 miles (805km) away from their birthplace, an investigation has found.
Figures reveal Highland child fostered 500 miles from home
Highland Council must “radically rethink” its fostering arrangements after new figures revealed children are routinely placed hundreds of miles from home.
Investigation into Highland Council data breach complete
Highland Council employees are being reminded how to dispose of confidential documents after information about more than two dozen children were found by a member of the public.
Turf cutting ceremony marks the start of Inverness West Link Stage 2
A turf-cutting ceremony was held yesterday to mark the start of Stage 2 of the West Link, with the works programmed to be complete in December 2020.
Residents speak of outrage over damage to grass
Residents across the north have spoken of their fury after the council used gallons of weed killer to "destroy" several grassy areas in the region.
Skye councillors look to beauty spots for new car parks
Several Skye beauty spots are in line for further expanses of parking as the island tries to cope with pressure from tourism, local councillors heard at their regular area meeting yesterday.
Chance to view plans for redevelopment of former Black Isle wildlife park
Black Isle residents will next week have a chance to look at proposals to turn the former Black Isle Wildlife Park at Drumsmittal, North Kessock into a holiday park.
Highland Council community services boss stepping down
A senior official at Highland Council is to step down after 20 years service.
Skye flights not on agenda for Scottish government
Plans for central belt flights from Skye have been dealt a blow as it emerged no Scottish Government cash will be available for the project.
Order will ban large vehicles from entering Station Square, Inverness
A new traffic order will stop vehicles above 3.5 tons entering Station Square from Academy Street in the heart of Inverness.
Expenses claimed by Highland councillors increase by £9,300
Highland councillors claimed more than £1.57m in salary and expenses last year, latest figures show.
New Inverness Torvean plans strike viable balance between green and commercial space, councillors told
The development of the Torvean area of Inverness must strike a balance between public space and sufficient commercial development to be viable, Highland Council planning officials have told city councillors.
Highland Council called to adopt new fee structure to encourage more foster carers
Highland Council has been urged to reconsider its payment structure to foster carers amid claims siblings are being unnecessarily separated.
One Highland primary to close and the future of two more to be decided
The future of three Highland primary schools was considered by councillors yesterday.
Russian Consul General visits Inverness encouraging local businesses to trade with Russia
The Russian Consul General yesterday visited Inverness and encouraged local businesses to step up and begin trading directly with Russia, building upon historic relations between the two nations.
Parents feeling betrayed as Highland school’s autism unit closes
Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson has been accused of ‘betraying’ parents after some pupils attending an autism unit in Thurso were told they will have to move.
Plans submitted for Cape Wrath lighthouse to go solar in two years
One of Scotland’s best known lighthouses is in line for a solar panel array to enable the lamp to be solar-powered by 2021.