Highland Council

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’

The move will see almost all areas of the region receive new or expanded sites.

Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.

Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’

Difficulties recruiting staff have sparked an expanding business’ plans for employee houses.

Ness Castle Nursery received an unannounced visit from inspectors last month who found a large number of shortcomings.

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.

It is hoped if the deal goes through it could cut the £25 million school transport bill and boost public transport.

I would be thoroughly dismayed if my youngest offspring took up vaping, almost as much as if they started smoking, says out columnist.

But the council insists that ‘all solar PV systems installed across its estate were fully operational from their respective installation dates’.

Security teams at Inverness Castle have been praised for their work - including tackling intruders on the site.

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’

Approval for a £6m EV hub, shop and restaurant in North Kessock has delighted the developer but “bitterly disappointed” some in the community.

A major new storage container business could open its doors in Easter Ross to meet expected demand from the Inverness and Cromarty Freeport.

Developer West Coast Estates says it could create around 100 jobs.

A bus service provided by Highland Council running between Nairn and Inverness to see its route extended.

NHS Highland says it cannot invest in a new site because of the Scottish Government funding freeze after two practices closed to new patients.

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