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Are Highland bus fare increases undermining environmental efforts?

Are Highland bus fare increases undermining environmental efforts?

Are Highland bus fare increases undermining environmental efforts?

01 April 2023

Stagecoach plans to implement fare rises of around 10 per cent from this weekend.


Highland Council set to slash £1.3 million off spending by closing and selling offices

Highland Council set to slash £1.3 million off spending by closing and selling offices

Highland Council set to slash £1.3 million off spending by closing and selling offices

31 March 2023

Moves are on track to make £1.3 million in Highland Council budget savings by relocating staff and vacating and selling offices.


High Life Highland to increase membership prices as operating costs rise

High Life Highland to increase membership prices as operating costs rise

High Life Highland to increase membership prices as operating costs rise

16 March 2023

High Life Highland (HLH) whose services include sport, leisure and culture facilities has announced membership prices will rise from next month.


Cost of living crisis: Supermarket customers give most donations in Scotland

Cost of living crisis: Supermarket customers give most donations in Scotland

Cost of living crisis: Supermarket customers give most donations in Scotland

13 March 2023

Customers at an Inverness supermarket proved they were the most generous in Scotland with donations to help feed people facing difficult times.


Highland families bolstered by fuel fund

Highland families bolstered by fuel fund

Highland families bolstered by fuel fund

09 March 2023

Hundreds of Highland households worried about rising fuel bills and the cost of living have been given much needed support.


Community offered help and advice on wide-ranging issues

Community offered help and advice on wide-ranging issues

Community offered help and advice on wide-ranging issues

08 March 2023

The multi-agency event aims to alleviate social and economic hardships according to organisers.


Charity shop unveils bargain dresses for budget-conscious brides

Charity shop unveils bargain dresses for budget-conscious brides

Charity shop unveils bargain dresses for budget-conscious brides

27 February 2023

Budget-conscious brides are finding their dream dress at a bargain price at an Inverness charity shop.


WATCH: MP leads 'It's Your Money' debate

WATCH: MP leads 'It's Your Money' debate

WATCH: MP leads 'It's Your Money' debate

26 February 2023

Drew Hendry has led a debate in Westminster Hall on the practices of energy providers.


Best bargain buys in charity shops

Best bargain buys in charity shops

Best bargain buys in charity shops

26 February 2023

From pots and pans for those setting up home to designer handbags, Inverness charity shops are proving popular with bargain hunters.


EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by 4%

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by 4%

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by 4%

23 February 2023

Move comes amid £54 million deficit and cost-of-living crisis


Inverness Airport now on strike list

Inverness Airport now on strike list

Inverness Airport now on strike list

23 February 2023

Airports across the Highlands and islands including Inverness are facing possible closure from strike action on five dates in March.


MP launches energy survey ahead of Westminster debate

MP launches energy survey ahead of Westminster debate

MP launches energy survey ahead of Westminster debate

20 February 2023

MPs will discuss the topic tomorrow, thanks to Drew Hendry.


Highland half-term holiday fun for kids

Highland half-term holiday fun for kids

Highland half-term holiday fun for kids

17 February 2023

Family days out can be expensive but it is possible to stick to a budget during the February holidays.


Inverness council garage rents up 10%

Inverness council garage rents up 10%

Inverness council garage rents up 10%

14 February 2023

Rents for Highland Council garages and garage sites to rise by 10 per cent in Inverness after City Committee vote.


LIFE ON A BUDGET: 3 things do in Inverness on foot

LIFE ON A BUDGET: 3 things do in Inverness on foot

LIFE ON A BUDGET: 3 things do in Inverness on foot

11 February 2023

Here are my top things to do on foot and on a budget (or for free!) in Inverness.


Cost of living crisis: Drop-in surgeries to offer practical support

Cost of living crisis: Drop-in surgeries to offer practical support

Cost of living crisis: Drop-in surgeries to offer practical support

07 February 2023

Drop-in cost of living surgeries are to be held at three Highland locations to offer practical support to hard-pressed people.


Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

06 February 2023

Unite members have voted for strike action.


Aldi stores in the Highlands launch new food service

Aldi stores in the Highlands launch new food service

Aldi stores in the Highlands launch new food service

04 February 2023

Aldi is making the surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers.


Warm welcome and hot meals at city church

Warm welcome and hot meals at city church

Warm welcome and hot meals at city church

03 February 2023

Hot evening meals and a warm space to do homework, read or play games are being offered at a church on the east side of Inverness.


Jobcentre staff on strike today

Jobcentre staff on strike today

Jobcentre staff on strike today

01 February 2023

Union members are taking action because they want a 10 per cent pay rise from the government, alongside pension and redundancy protection.


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