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Nairn Games facing 'single biggest change in a century' as this year’s edition set to run without council's logistical support

Nairn Games facing 'single biggest change in a century' as this year’s edition set to run without council's logistical support

Nairn Games facing 'single biggest change in a century' as this year’s edition set to run without council's logistical support

02 June 2025

The team behind a major Nairn event is facing its “single biggest change” in a century as organisers are left to their own devices by the council.


Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

02 June 2025

The public meeting on June 14 will be led by Councillor Helen Crawford and seven community councils.


Seaside holiday let set for big facelift?

Seaside holiday let set for big facelift?

Seaside holiday let set for big facelift?

02 June 2025

A seafront holiday let looks set to be transformed into a larger building.


Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

01 June 2025

The total bill for the local authority’s highest earners has risen five fold in the last five years.


Haulage firm’s new headquarters granted planning permission

Haulage firm’s new headquarters granted planning permission

Haulage firm’s new headquarters granted planning permission

01 June 2025

MacRitchie Highland Distribution intends to build on a greenfield site to the south-west of the A9’s Milton of Leys interchange.


Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

31 May 2025

A new bookable sauna overlooking the Moray Firth could be built near a coastal path on the Black Isle.


Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

31 May 2025

Fans of Swedish furniture giant Ikea will find it even easier to get their design fix after plans for a new facility in Inverness got the green light.


Food bank donation welcomed

Food bank donation welcomed

Food bank donation welcomed

31 May 2025

A 3500 donation of food and essential items has been made by the company that is helping Highland Council roll-out its new wheelie bins.


PICTURES: Ribbon cutting at Whin Park hailed as ‘celebration of collaboration, vision and shared purpose’

PICTURES: Ribbon cutting at Whin Park hailed as ‘celebration of collaboration, vision and shared purpose’

PICTURES: Ribbon cutting at Whin Park hailed as ‘celebration of collaboration, vision and shared purpose’

30 May 2025

Cllr Ian Brown addressed a crowd at the park today.


Mikeysline Bee The Change choir is bringing school pupils out of their shells

Mikeysline Bee The Change choir is bringing school pupils out of their shells

Mikeysline Bee The Change choir is bringing school pupils out of their shells

30 May 2025

One Charleston Academy teacher hailed the group as ‘one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in a long time’.


WATCH: Inverness City Leader hails Whin Park as ‘real destination park’ at ribbon cutting following £500k revamp

WATCH: Inverness City Leader hails Whin Park as ‘real destination park’ at ribbon cutting following £500k revamp

WATCH: Inverness City Leader hails Whin Park as ‘real destination park’ at ribbon cutting following £500k revamp

30 May 2025

Primary pupils joined Cllr Ian Brown in cutting the ribbon on the park today.


£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

30 May 2025

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.


NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

29 May 2025

Inverness BID also hit out at inaction after guidance suggested people wear use hats and umbrellas to protect themselves


Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

29 May 2025

The Highland Council has issued its support for a Scottish Government proposal to give local authorities the power to create a cruise ship levy.


Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

29 May 2025

Opposition councillors sought a more nuanced approach including a review but administration bosses out voted them down.


Hardship fund receives £2000 boost after councillors’ approval

Hardship fund receives £2000 boost after councillors’ approval

Hardship fund receives £2000 boost after councillors’ approval

29 May 2025

Funds to help support people in Nairnshire who are facing hardship have received a boost this week.


Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

28 May 2025

But staff still got £624k more than they should despite tough new measures.


MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

28 May 2025

Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.


Drive-thru plan sparks caution from planner

Drive-thru plan sparks caution from planner

Drive-thru plan sparks caution from planner

28 May 2025

A drive-thru coffee shop in the city centre should be limited to beverages and not hot food to prevent it becoming a fast-food takeout, say planners.


REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

28 May 2025

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.


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