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Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

05 November 2024

Two banning orders were made this year so far and at least £2600 in fines issued.


Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

05 November 2024

The council’s ‘thanks, but no thanks’ approach was dubbed ‘heavy handed’ by one councillor


Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

05 November 2024

The council is issuing a call for views covering almost all transport options in the north.


Motorists advised of planned road resurfacing work on B851 at Strathnairn

Motorists advised of planned road resurfacing work on B851 at Strathnairn

Motorists advised of planned road resurfacing work on B851 at Strathnairn

05 November 2024

Motorists are being warned of planned road resurfacing work south of Inverness next week.


Proposed £3.4m mountain bike centre near Loch Ness could contravene principles of free access - warning

Proposed £3.4m mountain bike centre near Loch Ness could contravene principles of free access - warning

Proposed £3.4m mountain bike centre near Loch Ness could contravene principles of free access - warning

05 November 2024

A proposed £3.4 million mountain bike park near Loch Ness could contravene Scotland’s free access rights, a Highland Council officer has warned.


Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

04 November 2024

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.


‘It’s a step in the right direction’ - community councillors could be regulated by independent watchdog

‘It’s a step in the right direction’ - community councillors could be regulated by independent watchdog

‘It’s a step in the right direction’ - community councillors could be regulated by independent watchdog

04 November 2024

The Provost of Nairn was ‘very pleased’ after a motion seeking to place community councillors under the scrutiny of an independent body was passed.


Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

04 November 2024

Work has started on Academy Street, with the bollards now removed that were installed during Covid.


INVERNESS HOGMANAY SOLUTION? After fling fiasco, an ideal setting to usher in the new year

INVERNESS HOGMANAY SOLUTION? After fling fiasco, an ideal setting to usher in the new year

INVERNESS HOGMANAY SOLUTION? After fling fiasco, an ideal setting to usher in the new year

03 November 2024

Our columnist Colin Campbell believes Eden Court could be an answer.


B&B to more than double in size after planning green light

B&B to more than double in size after planning green light

B&B to more than double in size after planning green light

02 November 2024

A bed-and-breakfast looks set for a major expansion after plans were given the green light.


Call for independent body to deal with complaints on community council’s conduct set to be discussed today

Call for independent body to deal with complaints on community council’s conduct set to be discussed today

Call for independent body to deal with complaints on community council’s conduct set to be discussed today

31 October 2024

Highland councillors are calling for a more “fair and robust” process to deal with complaints addressed to community councils.


‘They don’t seem to care’: Broken promises have hit community groups hard, say organisers

‘They don’t seem to care’: Broken promises have hit community groups hard, say organisers

‘They don’t seem to care’: Broken promises have hit community groups hard, say organisers

30 October 2024

Frustrated local figures have sounded the alarm over the impact of construction of a new school nursery on access to vital community groups.


New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

29 October 2024

New stands built from shipping containers are set to be installed at a sports club in Inverness after council planners gave the plans the green light.


Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

29 October 2024

Chief Officer Ross Haggart says the changes deliver ‘modern, state-of-the-art facilities’.


Roads to close in Inverness for Remembrance Sunday parade

Roads to close in Inverness for Remembrance Sunday parade

Roads to close in Inverness for Remembrance Sunday parade

29 October 2024

Motorists are being advised of several road closures in Inverness for safety reasons during the city’s Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday November 10.


Everything you need to know about bonfire night and fireworks display in Inverness

Everything you need to know about bonfire night and fireworks display in Inverness

Everything you need to know about bonfire night and fireworks display in Inverness

28 October 2024

Timings, traffic restrictions and entertainment - everything you need to know about bonfire night in Inverness.


Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024

That is part of a larger £278,000 annual bill to keep the public fully informed including training for community councils.


New move on major house building plan for Stratton new town beside Inverness

New move on major house building plan for Stratton new town beside Inverness

New move on major house building plan for Stratton new town beside Inverness

27 October 2024

Regeneration company Places for People has moved to firm up their part inplans for developing farmland for hundreds of homes in area.


Controversial retail, food and EV hub plan revised after community push back

Controversial retail, food and EV hub plan revised after community push back

Controversial retail, food and EV hub plan revised after community push back

27 October 2024

Plans for a controversial drive-through at a proposed development next to the A9 have been dropped after push back from the community.


Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

Inverness Royal Academy’s mountain bike skills course begins to take shape

27 October 2024

The course is built on the school grounds and should be open by the start of 2025, maybe sooner.


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