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NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

23 June 2023

It is planned the treatment will start in July but some patients will have to travel to other boards outside the region


PICTURES: Highland Council resurfacing work under way on potholed Wick streets

PICTURES: Highland Council resurfacing work under way on potholed Wick streets

PICTURES: Highland Council resurfacing work under way on potholed Wick streets

22 June 2023

Highland Council teams are carrying out resurfacing work on two of Wick's most badly potholed roads – Shore Lane and River Street.


'Champion of young people' appointed as new chief executive of Highland Council

'Champion of young people' appointed as new chief executive of Highland Council

'Champion of young people' appointed as new chief executive of Highland Council

22 June 2023

Highland Council has confirmed the appointment of Derek Brown as its new chief executive.


Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

21 June 2023

A letter to contractors states the council will put on 'hold non-essential repairs and scale back on the use of contractors.'


Wellbeing garden plans for Wick's Laurandy Centre users unveiled

Wellbeing garden plans for Wick's Laurandy Centre users unveiled

Wellbeing garden plans for Wick's Laurandy Centre users unveiled

20 June 2023

Plans to transform an unused area of ground into a sensory wellbeing garden have been revealed.


North MSP says Highland Council plans for 20mph speed limits will 'save lives and make streets safer'

North MSP says Highland Council plans for 20mph speed limits will 'save lives and make streets safer'

North MSP says Highland Council plans for 20mph speed limits will 'save lives and make streets safer'

18 June 2023

Ariane Burgess commends initiative in the Scottish Parliament


Thurso nursery given until Monday to put improvements in place following Care Inspectorate report

Thurso nursery given until Monday to put improvements in place following Care Inspectorate report

Thurso nursery given until Monday to put improvements in place following Care Inspectorate report

16 June 2023

Leadership said to be unsatisfactory and care, play and learning weak.


Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

15 June 2023

AN 11th hour crisis which had threatened to derail the Highland Cross has been averted after Highland Council helped to plug a transport shortage.


Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

14 June 2023

Highland Council has warned that some private water supplies in the region could run low due to lack of rainfall.


Wick among potential sites for Highland solar farms

Wick among potential sites for Highland solar farms

Wick among potential sites for Highland solar farms

14 June 2023

Hugely ambitious early Highland Council plans have identified five potential sites for solar farms to generate power for the north.


Freeze on cost of 2023/24 garden waste bin permits

Freeze on cost of 2023/24 garden waste bin permits

Freeze on cost of 2023/24 garden waste bin permits

13 June 2023

Highland Council's garden waste permits are now on sale for the next season (2023/2024) and the price is the same as last year at £47.75 per permit.


Air pollution project at Thurso school set to be extended for Clean Air Day

Air pollution project at Thurso school set to be extended for Clean Air Day

Air pollution project at Thurso school set to be extended for Clean Air Day

12 June 2023

The benefits of clean air are being shared to mark Clean Air Day following air pollution monitoring at schools including Pennyland Primary in Thurso.


Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023

Eligible teens aged 16-19 who qualify are entitled to £30 per week during term time.


Highland Council invite 'shovel ready' projects to apply to £1m community regeneration fund

Highland Council invite 'shovel ready' projects to apply to £1m community regeneration fund

Highland Council invite 'shovel ready' projects to apply to £1m community regeneration fund

05 June 2023

The deadline to submit an expression of interest is June 16.


New podcast's unique snapshot of life can leave a 'great legacy' for Highland area

New podcast's unique snapshot of life can leave a 'great legacy' for Highland area

New podcast's unique snapshot of life can leave a 'great legacy' for Highland area

05 June 2023

A podcast exploring all aspects of life across the Highlands and Islands is set to hit the digital airwaves this month.


Don't let extra roads cash give unrealistic expectations, warns Caithness councillor

Don't let extra roads cash give unrealistic expectations, warns Caithness councillor

Don't let extra roads cash give unrealistic expectations, warns Caithness councillor

02 June 2023

A Caithness Highland councillor has questioned how much impact recent announcements about extra resources to tackle potholes will have in Caithness.


'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

02 June 2023

A team of access rangers have begun their seasonal work to promote responsible access in tourist hotspots across the Highlands this summer.


Council awards itself £0.15M for website redesign to support 'customers most in need'

Council awards itself £0.15M for website redesign to support 'customers most in need'

Council awards itself £0.15M for website redesign to support 'customers most in need'

02 June 2023

Highland Council says it will be of more benefit to those in need by developing its website with £150K funding for two web officers.


Demand to re-instate respite care at Thor House in Thurso

Demand to re-instate respite care at Thor House in Thurso

Demand to re-instate respite care at Thor House in Thurso

01 June 2023

Community representatives are continuing to press for the restoration of overnight respite care at Thurso's Thor House.


Thurso councillor hits out at 'unbelievable' pace of razing seaside hut

Thurso councillor hits out at 'unbelievable' pace of razing seaside hut

Thurso councillor hits out at 'unbelievable' pace of razing seaside hut

31 May 2023

A Thurso Highland councillor has hit out at the "unbelievable" delay in demolishing a redundant watersports base in Thurso.


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