Hopes that hundreds of new jobs could be created at Nigg yard
Hopes are rising that hundreds of new jobs could be created at Nigg Energy Park as its owner prepares to reveal details of major plans for the site.
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Councillors approve bigger salmon pens but remain “troubled” over application
Councillors have reluctantly approved plans by Marine Harvest to install bigger pens at a west Highland salmon farm.
Revised plans for £23million Inverness justice centre get go ahead
Councillors have approved revised plans for a new £23million Inverness Justice Centre - but not without their reservations.
Plans for Fort William car wheel plant to be lodged within weeks
Plans to create 400 new jobs by building the UK’s biggest car wheel plant in Fort William are due to be lodged within weeks.
Eight charged after Operation Ram officers seize drugs worth £150,000
Police seized almost £150,000 worth of drugs during an operation in the Highlands.
Historic dog sculptures discovered gathering dust at Highland Council depot
Two historic dog sculptures which disappeared more than 40 years ago have been returned to the revamped Inverness Town House just hours before its public unveiling.
Highland primary school pupil carried knife on school bus
Letters have been sent to parents after a primary school pupil was caught carrying a knife on a school bus in the Highlands.
Police chief to launch crackdown on weapons in schools
A top police officer, who was working in Aberdeen when teenager Bailey Gwynne was killed, has revealed plans for a crackdown on weapons in Highland schools.
Free short term parking trial in Inverness gets go ahead
Motorists will soon be able to park free for the first 15 minutes in some parts of Inverness city centre as part of a move to boost trade.
Have your say on Scottish Government’s plans for education
A public consultation will be launched to gauge Highlanders’ thinking about the Scottish Government’s future plans for education.
Revised justice centre plans to go before councillors
Councillors will consider revised plans next week for a new £23million Inverness Justice Centre.
Council plans “Archimedes Screw” in River Ness to generate green energy
Highland Council has unveiled plans to instal a hydro-electric “Archimedes Screw” in the River Ness to generate green energy that could be used to power local attractions.
Loyalty landing card scheme for island could take off
An island loyalty card scheme could reach the heights if a report is approved today.
Fury as NHS Highland’s private home care cost almost doubles
NHS Highland’s annual bill for private home care has almost doubled to £9million in three years - at a time of unprecedented budgetary pressures.
Council chiefs apologise for funeral delays
Beareaved relatives have been offered an apology by council chiefs after suffering funeral delays in the Highlands.
Drivers flood Highland Council with compensation claims over pothole damage to cars
Highland Council has been hit with hundreds of compensation claims in the last year from motorists who have damaged their vehicles on the region’s crumbling roads.
Community leader says residents back proposed £66million HMP Highland
A community leader has criticised bosses at the biggest retail park in Inverness for opposing plans for a new £66million jail.
Bloodiest and muddiest battle remembered in Inverness
Current and retired servicemen and women joined a moving tribute in Inverness yesterday to those killed in one of the bloodiest battles in history.
Thousands of low cost homes planned for the Highlands in new drive to tackle shortage
Thousands of new affordable homes are to be built in the Highlands as action is promised to address “considerable” shortages.
Shocking report reveals full extent of “poor” Highland schools
Opposition councillors have voiced demands for more schools to be built and other major projects to be shelved because of worrying new statistics showing the extent of need for essential refurbishment.
Flyover to end traffic gridlock in Inverness moves “major step” closer
Plans to build a congestion-busting flyover at one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the north have taken a “major step forward”.
Prison chiefs defend Inverness plans amid battle with retail park
Prison chiefs have hit back at bosses of the biggest retail park in Inverness over plans for a new £66million city jail.
Repairs to be carried out at “iconic” Eilean Donan Castle
One of Scotland’s most iconic castles is poised to undergo repairs to protect the building for decades to come - and make it safer for thousands of visitors.
Highland Council’s debt soars above £1billion for the first time
Highland Council’s mountain of debt has been branded “deeply worrying” after it soared to more than £1billion for the first time.
Parking war erupts near tourist hot spot ‘risking locals’ lives’
Residents living near one of Lochaber’s most popular tourist destinations believe thoughtless parking by visitors could put lives at risk.
Sprinkler system floods jinxed £34m academy
Contract workers failed to turn off a sprinkler system at Inverness Royal Academy after they triggered it while testing new gas cookers, causing major flooding.
Tributes paid to racetrack crash victim James Hickey
Tributes have been paid to a 22-year-old north mechanic with a “bright future” who was killed after crashing during a vehicle testing session.
Concern over control room move ‘fait accompli’
The transfer of police calls from Inverness to Dundee is causing serious concern among Highland councillors.
School closed after pupils and staff laid low by virus
A virus has swept through a Highland school affecting pupils and staff.
Fed-up residents use ‘illegal’ cones to keep parking spaces
A group of Inverness residents have placed traffic cones on their street to stop others parking there, sparking a council offer of consultation to make it a permit zone.
Council could bring in the Navy over Corran Ferry breakdowns
The latest break down of the Corran Ferry has left a council pondering bringing in the Navy.
Council offers assurances over £48.5million Wick Campus work
Education chiefs have moved to reassure parents over ongoing concerns about building work at the £48.5million Wick Campus.