05 January 2021
Plans to cut the number of Highland councillors by two have been described as "completely unacceptable" by a north MSP
04 January 2021
A Highland councillor condemned Saturday evening's 'malicious act' in which car mats pierced with nails were placed on the A99 near Thrumster.
02 January 2021
Highland Council has issued more than 4500 vouchers and payments to parents and carers for free school meals and Covid Winter Hardship Payments.
31 December 2020
A 'heartfelt thanks' was sent out to all council staff, community groups and volunteers helping with the Covid-19 emergency response.
31 December 2020
Roads across the north are reported to be suffering from excess surface water after a couple of days of snow and ice.
30 December 2020
The First Minister says have Hogmanay at home and police talk of using 'enforcement powers' to disperse large gatherings tomorrow night.
30 December 2020
The Highland Council leader reminds everyone to follow all guidance and remain extra vigilant in the face of rising Covid figures.
29 December 2020
A council recycling truck was observed lying in a ditch near Keiss this morning after an accident which involved 'no serious injuries'.
28 December 2020
Operation Ruling netted large quantities of 'illegal substances' and led to violent criminals being arrested including one caught with a sword.
23 December 2020
Highland Council has set out key information for its services and important contact details for the public to refer to over the festive period.
23 December 2020
The Highland Council leader encourages all businesses to apply for a new support grant.
23 December 2020
The Highland Council and NHS Highland remind people in Caithness of the importance of reaching out for help if this is needed over the festive period.
23 December 2020
The Council stresses that it is essential that all businesses make themselves aware of Level 4 restrictions from Boxing Day.
23 December 2020
A NEW literacy tool which will help support teaching in the classroom and at home has been launched in the Highlands.
23 December 2020
From Boxing Day the Highland Council area will be placed in a Level 4 Protection Area and the authority has issued advice for owners.
22 December 2020
PLANS are "already well under way" to make the Covid-enforced delayed return to school after Christmas was seamless as possible, the council has said.
22 December 2020
A Thurso councillor talked about the need for "money, staff and education" to be prioritised to help tackle the rise in drug fatalities.
18 December 2020
CHILDREN'S charities will receive an early Christmas this year following donations by kind-hearted councillors in the Highlands.
17 December 2020
MORE than £1 million has been set aside for ongoing fire safety works across council homes in the Highlands.
16 December 2020
Highland Council has issued a reminder that all civic Hogmanay events are cancelled this year during the pandemic.