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1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

23 October 2023
1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

23 October 2023

Allegations include 25 physical assaults, five of sexual harassment with claims made against colleagues, bosses and even elected councillors.


BT’s rejection of plan to protect 100 jobs in Alness sparks union fury

20 October 2023
BT’s rejection of plan to protect 100 jobs in Alness sparks union fury

BT’s rejection of plan to protect 100 jobs in Alness sparks union fury

20 October 2023

BT claims that staff could ‘commute or redeploy to Dundee or Manchester’ is deemed ‘not a credible alternative.’


RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

17 October 2023
RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

17 October 2023

She says there was 'more interest in duelling between Transport Scotland and the government than dualling the road.'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023
Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023

The death of the gifted Gaelic conductor, singer and teacher aged 49 sparks hundreds of tributes.


SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023
SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023

The operator says 'the greatest risk to a normal restart on Monday is on the Highland Main Line' where flood waters remain high.


UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

08 October 2023
UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

08 October 2023

Both the Highland Main Line and Kyle of Lochalsh Line as are closed for the day and Inverness to Elgin services are cancelled


SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023
SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023

It is the only one of its kind issued nationwide while 17 of 51 Flood Warnings across Scotland are in the Highlands.


SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

07 October 2023
SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

07 October 2023

Aviemore and Speyside are of ‘particular concern’ and the agency advises making the preparations in case of a flood.


SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

07 October 2023
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

07 October 2023

The persistent heavy rain in the Highlands is beginning to claim more services after trains south were cancelled.


Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

07 October 2023
Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

07 October 2023

Trains running north of Inverness remain in service as do flights out of Inverness airport.


Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

05 October 2023
Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

05 October 2023

Alex Neil also slams the Greens view of roads – ‘you can go back to the horse and cart, see how we get on with that.’


A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

04 October 2023
A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

04 October 2023

He says Transport Scotland chose the 2025 deadline and the failure to meet the deadline is 'extremely disappointing and extremely damaging.'


EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023
EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023

She says 'it bothers me that many people have been told it’s something that happens to them, that they can’t affect.'


Global Energy boss launches bid to become SNP's far north Westminster candidate

01 October 2023
Global Energy boss launches bid to become SNP's far north Westminster candidate

Global Energy boss launches bid to become SNP's far north Westminster candidate

01 October 2023

Steve Chisholm says he wants to be 'not just a loud but a knowledgeable voice' for the Highlands.


ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023

She argues the 'Tories are turning their backs on a huge economic opportunity and the chance to rebuild our country.'


Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023
Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023

It was revealed last night that some north schools will close for three days next week.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023
Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023

He argues Humza Yousaf's first Programme for Government was 'long, of little substance, and offered nothing new for the Highlands.'


Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023
Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023

Council leader Raymond Bremner warns cuts aimed at closing the budget gap would 'yet again be unprecedented.'


Council’s finance boss Derek Louden says ‘I think it is right that I personally apologise’

16 September 2023
Council’s finance boss Derek Louden says ‘I think it is right that I personally apologise’

Council’s finance boss Derek Louden says ‘I think it is right that I personally apologise’

16 September 2023

He said the local authority’s inability to proceed with 10 new school building projects is ‘depressing’.


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