Highland Council

A NORTH-west Sutherland port is being given another chance to re-establish a community council.

The Scottish Government has placed a ban on all non-household biodegradable waste going to landfill from 2025.

Waste workers strike escalates as Unite announces second wave of council strike action the union today confirmed.

Highland Council hopes to build 17 units, comprising semi-detached and terraced homes as well as flats and one detached home.

More than 4,500 young people across the Highlands received their SQA exams results today – with improved attainment in several key areas.

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High Life Highland and Northern Times publisher Highland News and Media (HNM) have joined forces to offer readers a special offer in August.

The event is hoping to break down the subject of later life into a helpful session over tea and coffee.

The union said strike dates will be fixed later this week.

Two newly elected councillors are to put pressure on the local authority to reopen the public toilets at Talmine.

Consultation will run until Friday, August 5

The council previously lost out on investment to fund road improvements along the west coast of the NC500.

The Highlands should meet a deadline for ending landfill three years early after the council agreed a £58 million deal with a waste disposal firm.

The group will host an initial public meeting within Fountain Road Hall, Golspie on Thursday July 14.

Low income home-owners, those who have disabilities and pensioners may be able to get help to supply and install interlinked fire alarms.

Almost all S6 pupils leaving the school str heading to a positive destination, whether employment or further education.

The council is looking for feedback on where the items could be made available.

Highland Council is hosting paid placements to give work experience to those in Highland region who are not in employment, education or training.

The clothing grant is £140 for primary school children and £150 for those in secondary school.

The refusal was slammed as 'business as usual' following rock bottom primary literacy and numeracy rates