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Poverty measures ‘dropped’ from agenda as cash is splashed on new Christmas decorations

Poverty measures ‘dropped’ from agenda as cash is splashed on new Christmas decorations

Poverty measures ‘dropped’ from agenda as cash is splashed on new Christmas decorations

24 November 2022

Councillor Alasdair Christie asked: “Where is the common good in three Christmas trees within eight feet of each other?”


Cost of living crisis: Campaigners stage rally against spending cuts

Cost of living crisis: Campaigners stage rally against spending cuts

Cost of living crisis: Campaigners stage rally against spending cuts

24 November 2022

Trade unionists and campaigners gathered in Inverness city centre to demonstrate against UK government spending cuts and the cost-of-living crisis.


Family-run footwear business recognised as Best Newcomer at Living Wage Scotland Awards

Family-run footwear business recognised as Best Newcomer at Living Wage Scotland Awards

Family-run footwear business recognised as Best Newcomer at Living Wage Scotland Awards

23 November 2022

A family-run footwear business based in Inverness was among the winners at this year's Living Wage Scotland Awards.


Cost of living crisis: Eden Court Theatre announces compulsory redundancies and registers with Warm Welcome campaign

Cost of living crisis: Eden Court Theatre announces compulsory redundancies and registers with Warm Welcome campaign

Cost of living crisis: Eden Court Theatre announces compulsory redundancies and registers with Warm Welcome campaign

22 November 2022

Measures including compulsory redundancies and reduced hours have been announced by Eden Court Theatre amid the deepening cost of living crisis.


Highland Council's older and younger people champions target support

Highland Council's older and younger people champions target support

Highland Council's older and younger people champions target support

21 November 2022

They are focussing on adult social care, transport, health, housing, cost of living crisis and health support


Cost of living crisis: Trade unionists and community campaigners to stage protest as UK Government set to announce spending cuts

Cost of living crisis: Trade unionists and community campaigners to stage protest as UK Government set to announce spending cuts

Cost of living crisis: Trade unionists and community campaigners to stage protest as UK Government set to announce spending cuts

16 November 2022

Trade unionists and community campaigners are set to hold a protest in Inverness city centre on Saturday against UK Government spending cuts.


Council rent arrears soar past £3m

Council rent arrears soar past £3m

Council rent arrears soar past £3m

16 November 2022

A Highland Council report provides some early insight into the huge impact of the cost-of-living crisis on social housing tenants.


Widow "overwhelmed" with generous win

Widow "overwhelmed" with generous win

Widow "overwhelmed" with generous win

14 November 2022

Joyce Collinson received the news that she had won a sum of money after her neighbour secretly nominated her in the TM Barbers raffle.


COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Inverness mum with terminal cancer "We're going to just have to rough it"

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Inverness mum with terminal cancer "We're going to just have to rough it"

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Inverness mum with terminal cancer "We're going to just have to rough it"

14 November 2022

Marie Curie is putting the cost-of-living crisis in the spotlight.


Highland nurses are set to strike before Christmas

Highland nurses are set to strike before Christmas

Highland nurses are set to strike before Christmas

10 November 2022

Union boss says 'Our members will no longer tolerate a financial knife-edge at home and a raw deal at work'


Call for entry fee to £150,000 Inverness New Year party amid cost of living crisis

Call for entry fee to £150,000 Inverness New Year party amid cost of living crisis

Call for entry fee to £150,000 Inverness New Year party amid cost of living crisis

09 November 2022

Cllr Alasdair Christie says many people going without food and heating need help


EMMA RODDICK: The cost of living crisis is like nothing I’ve ever seen before

EMMA RODDICK: The cost of living crisis is like nothing I’ve ever seen before

EMMA RODDICK: The cost of living crisis is like nothing I’ve ever seen before

07 November 2022

I spend much of my life arguing for better support for Highlanders


COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Rollerbowl reduces opening times this week in bid to bring down costs

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Rollerbowl reduces opening times this week in bid to bring down costs

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Rollerbowl reduces opening times this week in bid to bring down costs

07 November 2022

An Inverness entertainment venue has decided to reduce its opening times this week due to rising bills.


ARIANE BURGESS: People in power in Westminster don't care about people in Scotland

ARIANE BURGESS: People in power in Westminster don't care about people in Scotland

ARIANE BURGESS: People in power in Westminster don't care about people in Scotland

03 November 2022

The economy was wrecked by a Conservative Prime Minister bent on 'driving up growth'


Poster highlighting sources of free food and emergency help to be distributed by rotary club

Poster highlighting sources of free food and emergency help to be distributed by rotary club

Poster highlighting sources of free food and emergency help to be distributed by rotary club

03 November 2022

A new edition poster is to be produced containing information on sources of free food and emergency help in the Inverness area


Views sought on setting up community larder to reduce food waste and ease household bills

Views sought on setting up community larder to reduce food waste and ease household bills

Views sought on setting up community larder to reduce food waste and ease household bills

03 November 2022

An Inverness neighbourhood is exploring the possibility of setting up a community larder in a bid to reduce food waste and ease household bills.


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Four in ten consumers are worried they will not be able to afford Christmas

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Four in ten consumers are worried they will not be able to afford Christmas

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Four in ten consumers are worried they will not be able to afford Christmas

03 November 2022

The deepening cost of living crisis is set to impact on Christmas festivities for many this year, according to a Post Office survey.


Lack of footfall and cost of living crisis hitting city centre, says business owner

Lack of footfall and cost of living crisis hitting city centre, says business owner

Lack of footfall and cost of living crisis hitting city centre, says business owner

02 November 2022

A coffee shop and dessert parlour in Inverness has closed with the owner citing a lack of footfall and the cost-of-living crisis among the reasons.


Highlands’ biggest food bank asks public to spread a little warmth this winter

Highlands’ biggest food bank asks public to spread a little warmth this winter

Highlands’ biggest food bank asks public to spread a little warmth this winter

26 October 2022

Blythswood Care’s Highland Foodbank wants people to donate hot water bottles.


Cost of living crisis: Our team's NINE tips and ideas on how to save money

Cost of living crisis: Our team's NINE tips and ideas on how to save money

Cost of living crisis: Our team's NINE tips and ideas on how to save money

25 October 2022

As households face increasing financial pressures, many of us are looking to do whatever possible to reduce energy use and living costs.


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