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Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

13 September 2023
Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

Cosla makes revised pay offer to striking school staff

13 September 2023

A revised pay offer has been made to striking school staff just a fortnight before the next walkout, with a union set to meet tomorrow to discuss it.


Failure to halt short-term lets licensing 'disappointing', says Highland MSP

13 September 2023
Failure to halt short-term lets licensing 'disappointing', says Highland MSP

Failure to halt short-term lets licensing 'disappointing', says Highland MSP

13 September 2023

THE failure of a bid to pause the introduction of short-term lets licensing legislation has been branded "disappointing" by a Highland MSP.


Delays to new HMP Highland prison in Inverness 'would be deeply troubling', Scottish Prison Service is warned

13 September 2023
Delays to new HMP Highland prison in Inverness 'would be deeply troubling', Scottish Prison Service is warned

Delays to new HMP Highland prison in Inverness 'would be deeply troubling', Scottish Prison Service is warned

13 September 2023

The chief inspector of prisons in Scotland issued the warning in her latest annual report.


Police stop dozens of motorcyclists on North Coast 500 during safety weekend

12 September 2023
Police stop dozens of motorcyclists on North Coast 500 during safety weekend

Police stop dozens of motorcyclists on North Coast 500 during safety weekend

12 September 2023

DOZENS of motorcyclists were stopped by police during a weekend safety campaign on the North Coast 500.


Inverness MP calls on Facebook owner Meta to halt plan to axe trainee journalist funding

12 September 2023
Inverness MP calls on Facebook owner Meta to halt plan to axe trainee journalist funding

Inverness MP calls on Facebook owner Meta to halt plan to axe trainee journalist funding

12 September 2023

A HIGHLAND MP has issued an urgent plea in Westminster for action to safeguard the roles of more than 100 trainee journalists.


Boat's 'failure to return' sparks late night call-out for Thurso lifeboat

25 August 2023
Boat's 'failure to return' sparks late night call-out for Thurso lifeboat

Boat's 'failure to return' sparks late night call-out for Thurso lifeboat

25 August 2023

Fears over the possible fate of a small boat sparked a call-out for the Thurso lifeboat on Thursday night.


£1m affordable homes support for Highlands is hailed

24 August 2023
£1m affordable homes support for Highlands is hailed

£1m affordable homes support for Highlands is hailed

24 August 2023

Highlands and Islands Green MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed the support for groups that are working to create new affordable homes for locals.


Water supplies interrupted after burst main in Caithness community, warns Scottish Water

21 August 2023
Water supplies interrupted after burst main in Caithness community, warns Scottish Water

Water supplies interrupted after burst main in Caithness community, warns Scottish Water

21 August 2023

A BURST water main caused disruption to supplies in and around a Caithness community on Monday morning.


Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

19 August 2023
Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

Sign-up to dashcam portal to improve A9 and A96 safety, Highland MSP urges Scottish Government

19 August 2023

CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.


Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

18 August 2023
Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

18 August 2023

The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a trauma team, air ambulance and critical care paramedic attended the Port of Cromarty Firth.


Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

15 August 2023
Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

15 August 2023

News of the possible new passing loop has been hailed by campaigners, amid hopes it will boost train reliability on the Far North and Kyle lines.


Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023
Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.


'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

10 August 2023
'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

10 August 2023

MIDWIFERY services in the Highlands could be set for a boost in staff numbers thanks to a link up between a university and the local health board.


Thurso High School staff 'very pleased' with pupils' SQA results success

09 August 2023
Thurso High School staff 'very pleased' with pupils' SQA results success

Thurso High School staff 'very pleased' with pupils' SQA results success

09 August 2023

The Caithness school said it was proud of its pupils for their academic success after this year’s SQA results were released.


PICTURES: King Charles III visits Canisbay kirk to plant coronation tree

09 August 2023
PICTURES: King Charles III visits Canisbay kirk to plant coronation tree

PICTURES: King Charles III visits Canisbay kirk to plant coronation tree

09 August 2023

THERE were smiles all round at a right royal Canisbay occasion attended by the King at the weekend.


Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

08 August 2023
Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

Woman taken to hospital after 4 vehicle crash in busy Inverness retail park

08 August 2023

Police said a woman was taken to hospital as a "precaution" and that officers were at the scene.


More than half-a-million take to ScotRail trains over weekend

07 August 2023
More than half-a-million take to ScotRail trains over weekend

More than half-a-million take to ScotRail trains over weekend

07 August 2023

ScotRail said they experienced the busiest Sunday since 2015.


Caithness wind farm set to run for 50 years if Highland Council approves application

07 August 2023
Caithness wind farm set to run for 50 years if Highland Council approves application

Caithness wind farm set to run for 50 years if Highland Council approves application

07 August 2023

A CAITHNESS wind farm’s operational life looks set to double to 50 years after a planning application was recommended for approval.


Armed forces honour for NHS Highland over veteran employees

28 July 2023
Armed forces honour for NHS Highland over veteran employees

Armed forces honour for NHS Highland over veteran employees

28 July 2023

Work by NHS Highland to support the armed forces and veteran community has been honoured.


ScotRail cancels trains over staff shortage on Far North Line

26 July 2023
ScotRail cancels trains over staff shortage on Far North Line

ScotRail cancels trains over staff shortage on Far North Line

26 July 2023

A SHORTAGE of "station staff" has sparked the cancellation of two trains between Inverness and Caithness.


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