News

Ross-shire Journal6d
Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure
Assistant chief-exec Kate Lackie says the local authority had continued to fund the service ‘without fail’ and would have ...
STV News3d
Highland villages sound alarm over HGV convoys for major energy project
The prospect of HGV convoys on a number of narrow roads in the Highlands has sparked fears for public safety and tourism.
Public consultation launched to help protect rare birds at Highland loch
A public consultation has been launched by The Highland Council to develop local guidance that could help protect a rare ...
insider.co.uk7d
Scotland expands free ferry travel for 19-21-year-olds to give opportunities for islanders to work and connect
An initiative granting free mainland travel to young island dwellers is being expanded. Starting June 23, those aged 19-21 ...
Councillor suspended over code of conduct breach
A Highland councillor has been suspended for two months after breaching the councillors' code of conduct. The Standards ...
Ross-shire Journal12d
‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding
Families of children with autism will be left to bear the brunt of a “devastating” lack of agreement for Highland Council ...
Inverness Courier8d
Highland councillor Sarah Fanet is bidding to become Scotland’s first ever transgender MSP representing Inverness and Nairn
A trans Highland councillor is in the running to replace Fergus Ewing as the SNP’s candidate for next year’s Holyrood election.