Limiting post-test driving freedom is worth it to save just one young life, says our columnist.
Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.
The Inverness Courier is among the finalists for three national awards following its work on ‘Dual the A9’ - including Front Page of the Year.
Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.
The bar asks how an economic assessment impact can be made without ‘the businesses currently occupying the city centre?’
Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’
Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.
Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.
The local authority says it ‘understands’ he only requested access to Charleston Academy in January, he said wanted access since last year.
It takes a real level of strength to take a negative situation and turn it into an act of kindness, says our MP.