Park denies animals are neglected despite petition
Almost 130,000 people have backed a petition for the closure of the former Black Isle Wildlife Park, citing alleged animal neglect.
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Emergency funding packages announced for dilapidated Highland schools
New funding packages for dilapidated Fortrose Academy and new classrooms on Skye have been welcomed by local politicians.
Behavioural needs school switches venue
Highland Council has confirmed the closure of the Black Isle education centre and transfer of services for pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs to an alternative venue of the former Killen Primary a few miles away.
Date pupils will finally get to move into new Wick Campus revealed
Highland Council has confirmed April 26 as the moving in date for the new Wick Campus, following several delays.
Black Isle wildlife park to reopen as “farm park”
A former wildlife park has been granted a licence restricted to showcasing domestic creatures in the wake of serious complaints about its standards of animal welfare.
Troubled Highland zoo finds loophole to stay open without licence… By letting people in for free
A troubled Highland zoo has found a loophole allowing it to remain open without a licence - by scrapping admission charges from today.
Highland wildlife park to shut down for good after animal welfare concerns
Scottish hotel with history of ‘lock-ins’ and drug raids faces uncertain future
The future of a popular island hotel hangs in the balance after its alcohol licences were revoked.
Pranksters set-off flares as coastguard rush to sinking ship
Pranksters set off two flares at a Highland harbour just before rescuers raced to save a fisherman from his sinking boat.
Highland community to create ‘safe haven’ from winter blackouts
A Highland community has secured a £2,000 grant to help create a "safe haven" to tackle any repeat of last winter's blackouts in sub-zero temperatures.
Row over new site for £3.5million Fortrose care home
An angry row has erupted over the proposed site for a new £3.5million care home on the Black Isle.