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New £2.5 million RBS “flagship” bank planned for Inverness city centre with two branches to close

New £2.5 million RBS “flagship” bank planned for Inverness city centre with two branches to close

New £2.5 million RBS “flagship” bank planned for Inverness city centre with two branches to close

17 April 2024

RBS is to close two Inverness branches as part of a Scotland-wide raft of closures that will lead to the loss of 105 jobs.


DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

01 April 2024

This report confirmed that the DWP failed to adequately inform women on the changes, leading to this mass injustice, says our MP.


DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

01 April 2024

This report confirmed that the DWP failed to adequately inform women on the changes, leading to this mass injustice, says our MP.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Bargain flight deal reminded of travel pleasures of past

COLIN CAMPBELL: Bargain flight deal reminded of travel pleasures of past

COLIN CAMPBELL: Bargain flight deal reminded of travel pleasures of past

28 March 2024

Cut-price deals here and there after the tough times of Covid seem few and far between. And prices for long-haul destinations have soared.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Pie-in-the-sky claims on OAPs’ comfort and ‘need’

COLIN CAMPBELL: Pie-in-the-sky claims on OAPs’ comfort and ‘need’

COLIN CAMPBELL: Pie-in-the-sky claims on OAPs’ comfort and ‘need’

21 March 2024

We are still in the era of the “cost-of-living crisis” and there’s no doubt some people are struggling.


WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


Charity 'blown away' by donations as it provides more meals

Charity 'blown away' by donations as it provides more meals

Charity 'blown away' by donations as it provides more meals

12 March 2024

An Inverness project tackling food poverty and social isolation has seen another annual rise in the number of meals it has served.


SNP MP to lead debate on fairer energy pricing for Highlands

SNP MP to lead debate on fairer energy pricing for Highlands

SNP MP to lead debate on fairer energy pricing for Highlands

03 March 2024

Drew Hendry said: “It’s unfair that people in the Highlands and Islands continue to pay more for energy."


WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mouldy Highland home

WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mouldy Highland home

WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mouldy Highland home

20 February 2024

A disabled pensioner, who breathes with an oxygen cylinder, pleads with the council to be decanted from his mouldy home before it 'kills' him.


Inverness play park vandalised in Westhill

Inverness play park vandalised in Westhill

Inverness play park vandalised in Westhill

20 February 2024

The play park was 'destroyed' during the night with many residents outraged by the incident.


DREW HENDRY: Listening to people is key to understanding issues

DREW HENDRY: Listening to people is key to understanding issues

DREW HENDRY: Listening to people is key to understanding issues

20 February 2024

Folk are still struggling with the cost of living, rising rent and mortgage costs, compounded by stagnant wages, says our MP.


HOUSING: Council house rent to increase by almost 8 per cent this year

HOUSING: Council house rent to increase by almost 8 per cent this year

HOUSING: Council house rent to increase by almost 8 per cent this year

31 January 2024

The average council house rent in Highland will increase from £83 per week to almost £90 per week, Highland Council has announced today.


Heating bills crisis sparks help for hundreds of Albyn tenants in Highlands

Heating bills crisis sparks help for hundreds of Albyn tenants in Highlands

Heating bills crisis sparks help for hundreds of Albyn tenants in Highlands

29 January 2024

The biggest provider of affordable homes in the Highlands has secured heating bills support for 600 tenants to help them with winter costs.


PICTURES: Human resilience through cost-of-living crisis at heart of new Inverness exhibition

PICTURES: Human resilience through cost-of-living crisis at heart of new Inverness exhibition

PICTURES: Human resilience through cost-of-living crisis at heart of new Inverness exhibition

28 January 2024

Stories of resilience shown by Inverness people through the cost-of-living crisis are at the heart of a new photo exhibition in the city centre.


DREW HENDRY: We must tackle energy market inequity right now

DREW HENDRY: We must tackle energy market inequity right now

DREW HENDRY: We must tackle energy market inequity right now

23 January 2024

It might be a new year, but the Prime Minister's priorities are the same – and, in my opinion they are all wrong, says our columnist.


Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

22 January 2024

The cash will go to non-essential maintenance but there are concerns about the 'potential affordability impacts.'


Handy tips to heat your home for less this winter

Handy tips to heat your home for less this winter

Handy tips to heat your home for less this winter

18 January 2024

WITH temperatures plummeting, it can be hard to strike a balance between keeping warm and comfortably staying within your monthly budget.


Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

31 December 2023

Households across the Highlands will be bracing for a cold start to the new year with the increase to Ofgem’s price cap on energy bills.


Inverness food bank is the 'busiest it has ever been' as cost of living continues

Inverness food bank is the 'busiest it has ever been' as cost of living continues

Inverness food bank is the 'busiest it has ever been' as cost of living continues

26 December 2023

There has been a surge in people who are using food banks and free meal services in Inverness over the past 12 months.


All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

21 December 2023

Transport Scotland has confirmed the fares increase it will put in place for 2024.


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