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Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

13 June 2025

The respected political scientist also divulged why Nigel Farage is his most admired politician at the exclusive Highland News and Media event.


Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

13 June 2025

Liberal Democrat candidate Neil Alexander is demanding a new Clean Water Act amid fears 45% spike could get worse.


Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

11 June 2025

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.


Douglas Ross convenes Education Committee from Caribbean

Douglas Ross convenes Education Committee from Caribbean

Douglas Ross convenes Education Committee from Caribbean

11 June 2025

The former Scottish Conservative leader faced calls to leave as some committee members branded his virtual attendance ‘farcical’.


Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.


£1.2m renewables training centre officially opens

£1.2m renewables training centre officially opens

£1.2m renewables training centre officially opens

10 June 2025

A £1.2million Inverness centre which has already provided renewables training to more than 1000 people has been officially opened.


Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

10 June 2025

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster and applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’.


Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

10 June 2025

Parents across Scotland will be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area as part of legislation plans highlighted in Inverness.


REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

08 June 2025

Find out if your councillor makes the top 10 most expensive or least expensive.


WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’

WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’

WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’

07 June 2025

Politicians Emma Roddick and Sarah Fanet were joined in addressing the crowd by Lady Carbisdale.


Labour Holyrood hopeful calls for charge on campervans

Labour Holyrood hopeful calls for charge on campervans

Labour Holyrood hopeful calls for charge on campervans

07 June 2025

The Labour candidate for Inverness and Nairn has called for the government to look at options for implementing a motorhome charge on Highland roads.


Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

07 June 2025

Does Scotland have the capacity to realise the green vision, MSP Fergus Ewing wonders.


Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

06 June 2025

It will hire quality improvement managers and officials plan to meet all head teachers and staff.


Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

03 June 2025

New Scottish Government statistics show the region is just behind Glasgow and Edinburgh with 403 ‘casualties’ between 2019-23.


Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

03 June 2025

Inverness and Nairn Lib Dem candidate Neil Alexander warn of ‘growing crisis’ in north healthcare.


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.


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.


£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.


WATCH: ‘I’ve always liked a good argument’ - Douglas Ross answers your questions

WATCH: ‘I’ve always liked a good argument’ - Douglas Ross answers your questions

WATCH: ‘I’ve always liked a good argument’ - Douglas Ross answers your questions

30 May 2025

Q&A with one of our Highland MSPs.


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


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