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Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

28 January 2025

It comes amid misinformation claims that the law compels its introduction when it does not.


SSEN Transmission submits planning application for new substation in Sutherland

SSEN Transmission submits planning application for new substation in Sutherland

SSEN Transmission submits planning application for new substation in Sutherland

27 January 2025

The utility company is seeking to build the existing 400KV Carnaig substation next to the existing Loch Buidhe substation.


Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

27 January 2025

The rises of 19 per cent and 28 per cent come after Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd warned “something has to give”.


PICTURES: Haggis and Highland dancing go down a treat at Farr Primary School’s Burns lunch

PICTURES: Haggis and Highland dancing go down a treat at Farr Primary School’s Burns lunch

PICTURES: Haggis and Highland dancing go down a treat at Farr Primary School’s Burns lunch

26 January 2025

The Burns lunch was so successful that it is hoped to make it an annual event.


Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

26 January 2025

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’


Highland Council to invest millions to secure more than 20 burial sites

Highland Council to invest millions to secure more than 20 burial sites

Highland Council to invest millions to secure more than 20 burial sites

26 January 2025

The move will see almost all areas of the region receive new or expanded sites.


Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

26 January 2025

Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.


Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

25 January 2025

Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’


Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.


Leading Sutherland councillor Richard Gales says Strath Oykel wind farm ruling is a ‘backwards step for local democracy’ and backs Judicial Review

Leading Sutherland councillor Richard Gales says Strath Oykel wind farm ruling is a ‘backwards step for local democracy’ and backs Judicial Review

Leading Sutherland councillor Richard Gales says Strath Oykel wind farm ruling is a ‘backwards step for local democracy’ and backs Judicial Review

23 January 2025

Cllr Gale, the chairman of Sutherland County Committee, made his comments at a meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee.


Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

23 January 2025

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.


Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,


Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

22 January 2025

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’


Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at Sutherland school

Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at Sutherland school

Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at Sutherland school

22 January 2025

Inspectors visited Farr Primary School in November and their report has just published.


Micro apartments planned for Highland hospital staff and students

Micro apartments planned for Highland hospital staff and students

Micro apartments planned for Highland hospital staff and students

22 January 2025

Accommodation for up to 100 hospital staff and students is being planned in the Highlands.


Pupil absence rates put Highland Council in the top five worst performing local authorities in Scotland

Pupil absence rates put Highland Council in the top five worst performing local authorities in Scotland

Pupil absence rates put Highland Council in the top five worst performing local authorities in Scotland

20 January 2025

The ‘deeply alarming’ new figures show more than 54 per cent of pupils missed 10-20 per cent of the school year.


Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

17 January 2025

The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.


Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

17 January 2025

A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.


Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

16 January 2025

Highland Council is considering challenging the controversial decision by Scottish ministers to grant planning permission for Strath Oykel Wind farm.


Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

16 January 2025

A Sutherland road will be closed for more than a month for "urgent repairs", Highland Council has warned.


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