Highland Council recommends approving the £30 million project
A new report claims 1.5 million households in the UK will struggle to pay for food and energy
But leader Raymond Bremner denies the claims after a row over appointing CHAT boss to NHS Highland
MP Jamie Stone says vote shows 'a level of contempt for the British public I never thought I would witness'
Chairman Boyd Robertson warns 'we are entering very turbulent waters'
The region is set to host street parties and other festivities over the weekend
And why Highland Council may want to consider getting a new phone contract
Rail disruption has seen more than half the services in the north Highlands cancelled.
Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener
With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader
Sue Gray states again there were 'failures of leadership and judgement in No 10 and the Cabinet Office'
Liz Denovan is set to take up 'an exciting new role in the North of Scotland'
So who is the man widely tipped to become one of the most powerful politicians in the region?
Councillors insist the focus must be on local issues
The coalition deal will need to be ratified at a meeting of Highland Council on May 26
Sources say a deal was reached for the groups to form the political administration
The plight of elderly constituents in the far north who are “scared” to turn on their heating has prompted MSP Maree Todd to call for action.
Horse-trading is under way as top councillors bid to thrash out a deal to form the new political administration of Highland Council.
The Liberal Democrats and Greens make big gains, the Conservatives hold and Independent fall by seven
Those set to represent Ward 4 are confirmed