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Interest in lease of Dornoch airfield shed peters out

The 838 square foot, timber frame shed, located next to the grass airstrip at Dornoch links, was advertised for rental by Highland Council.

Road closed between Bonar Bridge and The Mound at Loch Fleet

Work has begun on resurfacing a long stretch of road in Sutherland, with a diversion in place to avoid the area for through traffic.

Pupils to be urged to do daily activities: 'A healthy body leads to a healthy mind'

Highland councillors have been told there will be a continued focus on improving the physical and mental wellbeing of all pupils.

Archaeology Festival to showcase Highland’s historic past

For three weeks, starting this Saturday, the Highland Archaeology Festival will offer a range of walks, exhibitions, and activities for all ages.

Council tenants warned of 'identity theft' phone scam over repairs

Tenants of Highland Council are being warned to be alert to scam calls about property repairs following a number of reported incidents.

Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub in Inverness

The plant could cost up to £190 million but would save the council £11 million a year disposing of 80,000 tonnes of rubbish

Highland Council creates new digital toolkit for teachers

A new digital toolkit for teaching staff has been created by the Highland Council as parts of its continued programme to connect and support learning.

Highland Council toilets' challenge: 'No, they’re not statutory, but there is still an expectation from the public'

£60,000 planned for loos

New primary ones at Kinlochbervie and Melvich

New primary one pupils have been settling in at schools across Sutherland.

WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

Highland Council has agreed to extend the Visitor Management Plan funding into the 2022 season by a one-off investment of £1.5m.

Povlsen says he won't appeal space hub decision

Billionaire landowner Anders Holch Povlsen has conceded defeat in stopping the UK's first vertical launch space port in the Highlands.

Call to sign up special constables to patrol NC500 hotspots

A plea to recruit special constables around the North Coast 500 route has been made by a north-west Highland councillor.

Plans for 112 new homes in Dornoch are a 'logical extension', says developer

More than 100 homes are planned in a major housing development in Dornoch. Developers want to build 112 homes on land north of Glenburn Station Road.

Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day will be marked on Friday (Sept 10) with this year's theme being ‘Creating Hope Through Action’.

Highlands is worst in Scotland for condition of school estate

The Highlands has by far the worst education estate in Scotland with one in three primaries and one in four secondaries in a “poor” condition.

Surge in Covid-19 cases leads to more than 1000 pupils and 150 staff self-isolating

Council bosses warns the pressure is mounting in tandem with the number of cases

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Petty cash missing at Highland Council

Interest in lease of Dornoch airfield shed peters out

Interest in lease of Dornoch airfield shed peters out

Road closed between Bonar Bridge and The Mound at Loch Fleet

Road closed between Bonar Bridge and The Mound at Loch Fleet

Pupils to be urged to do daily activities: 'A healthy body leads to a healthy mind'

Pupils to be urged to do daily activities: 'A healthy body leads to a healthy mind'

Archaeology Festival to showcase Highland’s historic past

Archaeology Festival to showcase Highland’s historic past

Council tenants warned of 'identity theft' phone scam over repairs

Council tenants warned of 'identity theft' phone scam over repairs

Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub in Inverness

Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub in Inverness

Highland Council creates new digital toolkit for teachers

Highland Council creates new digital toolkit for teachers

Highland Council toilets' challenge: 'No, they’re not statutory, but there is still an expectation from the public'

Highland Council toilets' challenge: 'No, they’re not statutory, but there is still an expectation from the public'

New primary ones at Kinlochbervie and Melvich

New primary ones at Kinlochbervie and Melvich

WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

Povlsen says he won't appeal space hub decision

Povlsen says he won't appeal space hub decision

Call to sign up special constables to patrol NC500 hotspots

Call to sign up special constables to patrol NC500 hotspots

Plans for 112 new homes in Dornoch are a 'logical extension', says developer

Plans for 112 new homes in Dornoch are a 'logical extension', says developer

Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

Highlands is worst in Scotland for condition of school estate

Highlands is worst in Scotland for condition of school estate

Surge in Covid-19 cases leads to more than 1000 pupils and 150 staff self-isolating

Surge in Covid-19 cases leads to more than 1000 pupils and 150 staff self-isolating

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