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PICTURES: Highland charity championing older folks’ interests celebrates 30th birthday at civic reception

PICTURES: Highland charity championing older folks’ interests celebrates 30th birthday at civic reception

PICTURES: Highland charity championing older folks’ interests celebrates 30th birthday at civic reception

20 June 2025

A charity that has campaigned for older people in the Highlands for 30 years was today honoured at a civic reception at Inverness Town House.


Housing developer will ‘ensure the concerns of residents are considered’ following approval for 380 new homes

Housing developer will ‘ensure the concerns of residents are considered’ following approval for 380 new homes

Housing developer will ‘ensure the concerns of residents are considered’ following approval for 380 new homes

20 June 2025

Plans for the new development were approved by councillors earlier this week.


Developer ‘disappointed’ as Highland Council objects to hydro scheme

Developer ‘disappointed’ as Highland Council objects to hydro scheme

Developer ‘disappointed’ as Highland Council objects to hydro scheme

20 June 2025

The developer behind a major pumped storage hydro project has said it is disappointed that Highland Council has decided to object to the scheme.


Flag-raising ceremony in Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week

Flag-raising ceremony in Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week

Flag-raising ceremony in Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week

19 June 2025

A flag-raising ceremony will be held at Inverness Town House on Monday to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.


Pupils driving home the clean air message at schools

Pupils driving home the clean air message at schools

Pupils driving home the clean air message at schools

19 June 2025

School pupils are being helped to spread the word on less polluting behaviour as part of this year’s Clean Air Day campaign.


Bellfield Park sauna granted planning permission by Highland Council

Bellfield Park sauna granted planning permission by Highland Council

Bellfield Park sauna granted planning permission by Highland Council

18 June 2025

The go-ahead was given amid mixed feelings from the public and councillors alike over pros and cons.


Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

18 June 2025

But the time of operation at the ex-Norbord base was curtailed at the weekend.


Highland Council green lights 380 new homes at Westercraigs near former Craig Dunain Hospital

Highland Council green lights 380 new homes at Westercraigs near former Craig Dunain Hospital

Highland Council green lights 380 new homes at Westercraigs near former Craig Dunain Hospital

18 June 2025

But dozens of locals objected to the plans warning about strain on schools, GPs and local roads


Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

18 June 2025

One objector says SSEN’s plans will have ‘a devastating effect on the lives of decent hardworking families.’


Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

18 June 2025

Scotland’s richest man could be set to transform a historic Loch Ness-side pub restaurant with major investment.


Back on track! Model railway to return to Victorian Market

Back on track! Model railway to return to Victorian Market

Back on track! Model railway to return to Victorian Market

17 June 2025

It was a fixture in the market hall before that was transformed into the more open food hall.


Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

17 June 2025

More than 300 people attend packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.


‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ - group plans for new centre of learning

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ - group plans for new centre of learning

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ - group plans for new centre of learning

17 June 2025

The charity that supports vulnerable children and young people in the Highlands reveals exciting plans for a new centre of learning


Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

16 June 2025

Camanachd Association CEO Ruari Davidson says it showcased ‘the very best of our game and our communities’


Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

16 June 2025

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.


Parents speak out about ‘unsafe’ conditions at Drummond School as ‘system fails’ children and staff

Parents speak out about ‘unsafe’ conditions at Drummond School as ‘system fails’ children and staff

Parents speak out about ‘unsafe’ conditions at Drummond School as ‘system fails’ children and staff

13 June 2025

Parents of pupils at an Inverness school catering for pupils with learning difficulties have shared their concerns for children and staff.


Wood panel manufacturer rail plans still on track

Wood panel manufacturer rail plans still on track

Wood panel manufacturer rail plans still on track

12 June 2025

Plans for a new rail sidings yard to serve a major manufacturing firm are being recommended for approval.


Inverness Castle grounds to be fenced off under new plans

Inverness Castle grounds to be fenced off under new plans

Inverness Castle grounds to be fenced off under new plans

12 June 2025

Round-the-clock public access to Inverness Castle's grounds look set to end after plans to fence off the site were lodged.


Proposal for 380 city homes recommended for approval

Proposal for 380 city homes recommended for approval

Proposal for 380 city homes recommended for approval

11 June 2025

Councillors are being recommended to approve plans for 380 new homes in a densely populated area, despite dozens of objections.


Controversial Loch Ness hydro plans to go before councillors

Controversial Loch Ness hydro plans to go before councillors

Controversial Loch Ness hydro plans to go before councillors

11 June 2025

Controversial plans for a green energy project at Loch Ness will go before Highland councillors next week for determination.


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