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Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

The Old Pulteney distillery in Wick says it is 'cheered' by this week's Budget announcement of an alcohol duty freeze.


Karl Rosie calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Karl Rosie calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Karl Rosie calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Councillor Karl Rosie insisted the Highlands can be "one of the richest regions in Scotland" after he announced his decision to join the Alba Party.


RHODA GRANT: Signs of hope in recent moves – but is it enough?

RHODA GRANT: Signs of hope in recent moves – but is it enough?

RHODA GRANT: Signs of hope in recent moves – but is it enough?

Spring is trying its hardest to break through. The slightly warmer weather and longer days give an air of positivity and hope.


'Terminal decline' warning as Caithness community council issues a cry for help

'Terminal decline' warning as Caithness community council issues a cry for help

'Terminal decline' warning as Caithness community council issues a cry for help

Politicians are being warned that Caithness could be "heading for terminal decline" without action on key services such as healthcare and roads.


RHODA GRANT: rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'


Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.


Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

Altnabreac station 'must reopen before the holiday season kicks off'

Highland Greens MSP Ariane Burgess is calling for a Far North Line station closed last year to be reopened.


Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

The agreed proposals are branded 'nebulous, vague, hazy, obscure, indistinct, unclear, indefinite, murky, blurred, formless and featureless.'


Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

Council leader Raymond Bremner says it 'allows for significant investment to take place and protect jobs across our communities.'


Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.


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