The measures include a one-off £145 payment to the worst off households and an extension of free school meals
Earlier this year Highland Council area was ranked worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7.
It was most likely a meteor or 'space junk' though some apparently wondered if it was a UFO
Already crowds of people flocked to try what was on offer and the changes up close
The health board confirmed only 'the most time-critical or high risk' will go-ahead while 'many planned appointments will be cancelled'
It was conducted by the Lord-Lieutenant for Inverness and the Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland and Islands
Convener Bill Lobban urged people to 'come together' as that 'may help us come to terms with such a loss'
Convener Bill Lobban urged people to 'come together' as 'may help us come to terms with such a loss'
It comes as Highland Council postpones major events and committees after the death of the Queen
Chief executive Donna Manson says 'this is a period of mourning' and 'it is important that we get that right'
Highland Council Convener Bill Lobban says 'no one in history, almost, has done so much for this country over so many years'
Flags are at half mast on all Scottish Government buildings and Ms Sturgeon sent condolences to the new King and Royal Family
Ms Truss added that 'she was the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure'
Her reign of 70 years was the longest of any British monarch
The cost of living crisis triggered strikes by BT, Highland Council and the Royal Mail staff
Bills in the Highlands are expected to be much higher
The local authority was responding to the uncertainty triggered by strike action
Dr Iain Kennedy immediately voiced his concerns over the 'precarious state the health and care system'
Highland Council’s visitor management plan will see £115,000 invested in hand dryers as part of improvements at public toilets.
Nicky Marr hears how women will have a central role in potentially the biggest economic boom in the north since oil and gas