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WEATHER ROUND-UP: Some but not all train travel affected amid severe rain across the north

07 October 2023
WEATHER ROUND-UP: Some but not all train travel affected amid severe rain across the north

WEATHER ROUND-UP: Some but not all train travel affected amid severe rain across the north

07 October 2023

Trains running north of Inverness remain in service as do flights out of Inverness airport.


EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023
EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023

She says 'it bothers me that many people have been told it’s something that happens to them, that they can’t affect.'


ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023

She argues the 'Tories are turning their backs on a huge economic opportunity and the chance to rebuild our country.'


Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023
Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023

It was revealed last night that some north schools will close for three days next week.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023
Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023

He argues Humza Yousaf's first Programme for Government was 'long, of little substance, and offered nothing new for the Highlands.'


Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023
Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023

Council leader Raymond Bremner warns cuts aimed at closing the budget gap would 'yet again be unprecedented.'


Police chief wants children's care homes to take their parental responsibility 'appropriately'

14 September 2023
Police chief wants children's care homes to take their parental responsibility 'appropriately'

Police chief wants children's care homes to take their parental responsibility 'appropriately'

14 September 2023

Ch Supt Rob Shepherd says 'we have to ask are they fulfilling their parental responsibility appropriately by immediately calling the police?'


Highlands' top cop reveals the serious challenges facing the force

14 September 2023
Highlands' top cop reveals the serious challenges facing the force

Highlands' top cop reveals the serious challenges facing the force

14 September 2023

Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd admits cops will have to do some things ‘less well’ but insists Police Scotland still perform ‘brilliantly.’


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: 'If we can sometimes park party politics we will achieve so much more'

05 September 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: 'If we can sometimes park party politics we will achieve so much more'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: 'If we can sometimes park party politics we will achieve so much more'

05 September 2023

Highland MSP says Holyrood is too procedural and wastes time on the 'four minute read speech with no interventions'


Balmore closure means people will have to travel to Inverness to adopt a pet

02 September 2023
Balmore closure means people will have to travel to Inverness to adopt a pet

Balmore closure means people will have to travel to Inverness to adopt a pet

02 September 2023

Locals slam the move as 'criminal' as the far north waves goodbye to yet another service.


One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

31 August 2023
One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

31 August 2023

Owner of The Gatehouse near Thurso Maree McLeod says 'the process of applying for a short-term let with Highland Council was made easy.'


Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

23 August 2023
Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

23 August 2023

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'


Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

20 August 2023
Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

20 August 2023

Highland Council was considering the impliactions of the looming Local Visitor Levy Bill.


Thurso common good fund assets to be agreed

18 August 2023
Thurso common good fund assets to be agreed

Thurso common good fund assets to be agreed

18 August 2023

The final list of assets to be included in the reactivated Thurso common good fund has been confirmed following a 12-week consultation.


Wick common good fund facing £5200 'loss' as town hall utility costs emerge

18 August 2023
Wick common good fund facing £5200 'loss' as town hall utility costs emerge

Wick common good fund facing £5200 'loss' as town hall utility costs emerge

18 August 2023

A quarterly report on Wick common good fund has noted that it is likely to make a loss this year due to the annual utility costs of the town hall.


Fears parts of Highland hospitals containing faulty concrete at risk of collapse

25 July 2023
Fears parts of Highland hospitals containing faulty concrete at risk of collapse

Fears parts of Highland hospitals containing faulty concrete at risk of collapse

25 July 2023

Desktop survey says parts of Raigmore, Caithness General and Lawson Memorial hospitals are potentially problematic.


NHS Highland fears it is already facing a massive £55.7 million overspend this year

25 July 2023
NHS Highland fears it is already facing a massive £55.7 million overspend this year

NHS Highland fears it is already facing a massive £55.7 million overspend this year

25 July 2023

That includes cost cutting measures and extra government cash but despite that the health board has overspent by more than £20.6 million.


Transport secretary says 'there is nothing that I won’t consider' to make the A9 safer

19 July 2023
Transport secretary says 'there is nothing that I won’t consider' to make the A9 safer

Transport secretary says 'there is nothing that I won’t consider' to make the A9 safer

19 July 2023

Mairi McAllan was applauded for her stance as she admits 'as I said in my opening remarks, I hate junctions.'


Transport secretary Mairi McAllan says her 'heart is in her mouth' driving on the A9

19 July 2023
Transport secretary Mairi McAllan says her 'heart is in her mouth' driving on the A9

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan says her 'heart is in her mouth' driving on the A9

19 July 2023

She adds that 'anyone who doesn’t feel safe when driving the route – I am with you on that.'


Transport secretary Mairi McAllan to join panel at The Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit

17 July 2023
Transport secretary Mairi McAllan to join panel at The Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan to join panel at The Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit

17 July 2023

Full list of speakers attending the event to discuss delayed dualling project and safety measures.


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