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Asbestos survey of 281 council buildings after notice served by Health and Safety Executive

Asbestos survey of 281 council buildings after notice served by Health and Safety Executive

Asbestos survey of 281 council buildings after notice served by Health and Safety Executive

08 April 2025

Highland Council will conduct an asbestos survey of 28l communal buildings after being served a notice by the Health and Safety Executive.


Etape Loch Ness: Full road closure list released

Etape Loch Ness: Full road closure list released

Etape Loch Ness: Full road closure list released

07 April 2025

Will the closures affect you? A full list of roads and closure times has been released for this year’s Etape Loch Ness cycle event.


Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

07 April 2025

The challenger for 2026 believes the seat is competitive ‘because my opponent is very much part of the problem’.


New service ‘will help towards house building targets’

New service ‘will help towards house building targets’

New service ‘will help towards house building targets’

06 April 2025

Highland Council has launched a new integrated housing delivery service in response to the national Housing Challenge.


Active Schools launch ‘Kit For All’ initiative to help more young people get active in Inverness

Active Schools launch ‘Kit For All’ initiative to help more young people get active in Inverness

Active Schools launch ‘Kit For All’ initiative to help more young people get active in Inverness

05 April 2025

The Inverness High School High cluster have established the new points in a bid to combat a lack of access to suitable clothing.


VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

04 April 2025

There was sunshine and smiles as parents and children gave a resounding thumbs-up to the colourfully-revamped Whin Park in Inverness.


‘Several enquiries’ about unit vacated following brutal attack

‘Several enquiries’ about unit vacated following brutal attack

‘Several enquiries’ about unit vacated following brutal attack

04 April 2025

Optimism that vacant shop unit won’t be empty for long.


Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

04 April 2025

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.


SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

04 April 2025

The company says the ‘key component’ together with others will help deliver £100 million in community benefit for north of Scotland.


‘Interactive’ Nessie set to surface in Inverness as Whin Park re-opens after £235k refurbishment

‘Interactive’ Nessie set to surface in Inverness as Whin Park re-opens after £235k refurbishment

‘Interactive’ Nessie set to surface in Inverness as Whin Park re-opens after £235k refurbishment

03 April 2025

An interactive Nessie will be among the thrills in store for youngsters as an Inverness city park re-opens tomorrow.


Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

03 April 2025

There may be some merit in it, but it is a penalty on visitors also, says our columnist.


‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

03 April 2025

A controversial parade by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group is to be repeated in Inverness on April 12.


Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

03 April 2025

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).


Highland Council orders site visit to Culduthel Woods before deciding on new paths plan

Highland Council orders site visit to Culduthel Woods before deciding on new paths plan

Highland Council orders site visit to Culduthel Woods before deciding on new paths plan

02 April 2025

Cllr Andrew MacKintosh says ‘there is no desire on behalf of the people of Culduthel Park to stymy the ambitions of the woodland group’


Highland Council grants planning permission for 400 new Culloden homes

Highland Council grants planning permission for 400 new Culloden homes

Highland Council grants planning permission for 400 new Culloden homes

02 April 2025

Councillors were lukewarm towards the application citing numerous pressures on services locally from the development.


Watch: ‘People are still going to come to the Highlands’ - campaigners say a tourist tax could help tackle housing crisis

Watch: ‘People are still going to come to the Highlands’ - campaigners say a tourist tax could help tackle housing crisis

Watch: ‘People are still going to come to the Highlands’ - campaigners say a tourist tax could help tackle housing crisis

02 April 2025

A Highland tourist tax will not stop visitors coming to the region, say campaigners calling for some of it to be used to address the housing crisis.


The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

02 April 2025

He is the member for Fort William and Ardnamurchan and is currently MP Angus MacDonald’s chief of staff.


Report by Inverness MP Angus MacDonald exposes depths of Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Inverness MP Angus MacDonald exposes depths of Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Inverness MP Angus MacDonald exposes depths of Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

02 April 2025

The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.


Film industry spend in Highlands rises to more than £3.5m

Film industry spend in Highlands rises to more than £3.5m

Film industry spend in Highlands rises to more than £3.5m

01 April 2025

Productions such as The Traitors pushed direct spending by the film industry in the Highlands to more than £3.5million in 2024 - its highest level.


Battle of Culloden Academy as major Inverness school left out of Highland Investment Plan

Battle of Culloden Academy as major Inverness school left out of Highland Investment Plan

Battle of Culloden Academy as major Inverness school left out of Highland Investment Plan

01 April 2025

But four other schools – Charleston, Fortrose, Inverness High and Beauly Primary – will move ahead at a cost of £148m.


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