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Local flood risk plans published

Local flood risk plans published

Local flood risk plans published

09 January 2023

It is estimated there are 15,000 homes and businesses are at risk of flooding in the Highland and Argyll Local Plan District.


Proposed extension to deadline for short-term let hosts to apply for licence

Proposed extension to deadline for short-term let hosts to apply for licence

Proposed extension to deadline for short-term let hosts to apply for licence

09 January 2023

The Scottish Government has confirmed its proposal to amend legislation to extend the deadline for short term let hosts to apply for their license.


NHS Highland puts out fresh plea for Care Reserves initiative

NHS Highland puts out fresh plea for Care Reserves initiative

NHS Highland puts out fresh plea for Care Reserves initiative

06 January 2023

Care Reserves has been created to enhance support to the care sector during a time of fragility following the pandemic and winter pressures.


Wester Ross mum leads bowel cancer awareness campaign: 'Our world exploded with this news'

Wester Ross mum leads bowel cancer awareness campaign: 'Our world exploded with this news'

Wester Ross mum leads bowel cancer awareness campaign: 'Our world exploded with this news'

06 January 2023

An Achiltibuie woman is raising awareness of bowel cancer in younger people after fighting for a diagnosis when she realised something wasn't right.


Stoltman brothers get major investment boost to upgrade training centre

Stoltman brothers get major investment boost to upgrade training centre

Stoltman brothers get major investment boost to upgrade training centre

03 January 2023

Primal have signed a two-year deal with The World's Strongest Man and Europe's Strongest Man (2021) who will become official brand ambassadors.


Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

26 December 2022

Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, has issued advice on how to avoid falling this winter to prevent a trip to the hospital.


Locals encouraged to join the conversation on land reform

Locals encouraged to join the conversation on land reform

Locals encouraged to join the conversation on land reform

26 December 2022

The Scottish Land Commission’s ‘Land @ Lunch’ webinars share insights and learnings on land rights and responsibilities.


How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022

People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.


Three year CAMHS waiting list leaves families to suffer until 'point of crisis'

Three year CAMHS waiting list leaves families to suffer until 'point of crisis'

Three year CAMHS waiting list leaves families to suffer until 'point of crisis'

16 December 2022

Highland children are facing a three–year waiting list for support for mental health issues.


Festive fun at North West Sutherland Schools' first ever Santa Dash

Festive fun at North West Sutherland Schools' first ever Santa Dash

Festive fun at North West Sutherland Schools' first ever Santa Dash

15 December 2022

North West Sutherland Schools (NWSS) includes Kinlochbervie High School and Kinlochbervie, Durness and Scourie primary schools.


Stone encourages BT customers to apply to Priority Repair Scheme

Stone encourages BT customers to apply to Priority Repair Scheme

Stone encourages BT customers to apply to Priority Repair Scheme

12 December 2022

Jamie Stone is encouraging vulnerable constituents who are customers with BT to sign-up to their priority fault repair scheme.


PICTURES: More than 100 pupils from East Sutherland primary schools take part in first basketball tournament since the pandemic

PICTURES: More than 100 pupils from East Sutherland primary schools take part in first basketball tournament since the pandemic

PICTURES: More than 100 pupils from East Sutherland primary schools take part in first basketball tournament since the pandemic

11 December 2022

Fourteen teams of primary six and seven pupils entered the contest.


Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

09 December 2022

With the first signs of real winter weather, mountain safety organisations are urging people heading for the hills to "ThinkWINTER".


Nicky Marr: Goblin mode is great but name’s a bit naff

Nicky Marr: Goblin mode is great but name’s a bit naff

Nicky Marr: Goblin mode is great but name’s a bit naff

07 December 2022

It’s that time of the year where we find out 2022’s official Words of the Year.


Police A9 winter road safety checks stop dozens of vehicles

Police A9 winter road safety checks stop dozens of vehicles

Police A9 winter road safety checks stop dozens of vehicles

07 December 2022

Exposed tyre cord and defective lights were among the faults detected by police during a spate of A9 safety checks ahead of wintry snap.


Scottish Government announces funding for agritourism sector

Scottish Government announces funding for agritourism sector

Scottish Government announces funding for agritourism sector

06 December 2022

A programme to drive the economic growth of the 'agritourism' sector in Scotland is set to receive more than £442,000.


Nicky Marr: No magic wand for business crisis either

Nicky Marr: No magic wand for business crisis either

Nicky Marr: No magic wand for business crisis either

30 November 2022

These days I can measure someone’s happiness by how long they have left on their fixed-rate mortgage.


All Highland schools to close on Thursday due to strike action by teachers

All Highland schools to close on Thursday due to strike action by teachers

All Highland schools to close on Thursday due to strike action by teachers

18 November 2022

The move will affect more than 30,000 pupils across the region


Highland councillors commend free period products scheme

Highland councillors commend free period products scheme

Highland councillors commend free period products scheme

16 November 2022

Highland councillors commend Scottish free period products scheme, which makes period products available freely accessible to everyone


Scotland leads on fight to end period poverty in Highland

Scotland leads on fight to end period poverty in Highland

Scotland leads on fight to end period poverty in Highland

11 November 2022

Did you know that there are over 70 places across the Highlands where you can pick up free period products?


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