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Seven Highland schools in top 100 on Sunday Times list

14 September 2023
Seven Highland schools in top 100 on Sunday Times list

Seven Highland schools in top 100 on Sunday Times list

14 September 2023

SEVEN Highland schools were in the 100 best performing Scottish secondaries, when measured on the percentage of pupils securing five or more Highers.


'Abandoned' roadworks on A9 where no work has been done for weeks will FINALLY be completed 'this week'

14 September 2023
'Abandoned' roadworks on A9 where no work has been done for weeks will FINALLY be completed 'this week'

'Abandoned' roadworks on A9 where no work has been done for weeks will FINALLY be completed 'this week'

14 September 2023

Bear Scotland claims the work at the Struie road turn-off will be finished within days, weather permitting, after three weeks of inactivity.


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.


Glamping business sets out plans to increase accommodation offering at site

27 August 2023
Glamping business sets out plans to increase accommodation offering at site

Glamping business sets out plans to increase accommodation offering at site

27 August 2023

Company seeks change of use to create flat, bothy, holiday pod and takeaway in and around old mill site in Tain.


Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

25 August 2023
Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

25 August 2023

Thunder and lightning could cause disruption in parts of the Highlands, amid forecasts that up to 40mm of rain could fall in just a few hours.


£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.


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.


Dramatic crash sparks calls for speed bumps in Tain housing estate

18 August 2023
Dramatic crash sparks calls for speed bumps in Tain housing estate

Dramatic crash sparks calls for speed bumps in Tain housing estate

18 August 2023

SPEED bumps are an "absolute priority" that must be installed, Tain's MP has argued after a car crash on a housing estate last week.


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

17 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

17 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.


PICTURES: Firefighters tackle large fire at Highland industrial estate

17 August 2023
PICTURES: Firefighters tackle large fire at Highland industrial estate

PICTURES: Firefighters tackle large fire at Highland industrial estate

17 August 2023

Fire engines from Dornoch and Golspie helped to tackle the blaze at an industrial estate in Easter Ross.


3 fire engines tackling blaze at Highland industrial estate after 'explosion'

17 August 2023
3 fire engines tackling blaze at Highland industrial estate after 'explosion'

3 fire engines tackling blaze at Highland industrial estate after 'explosion'

17 August 2023

Eyewitness claims to have heard an "explosion" at the time of the fire at Fearn's industrial estate. Engines from Invergordon and Dornoch are on site.


'Obstruction' near Nairn sparks railway cancellations on Inverness to Aberdeen line, warns ScotRail

17 August 2023
'Obstruction' near Nairn sparks railway cancellations on Inverness to Aberdeen line, warns ScotRail

'Obstruction' near Nairn sparks railway cancellations on Inverness to Aberdeen line, warns ScotRail

17 August 2023

ScotRail has confirmed that the 9.46am Inverness-Elgin train, and 10.51am Elgin-Inverness service have both been cancelled as a result.


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.


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.


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