Politics

The move saw the local authority totally reverse its position on funding in the space of a lunch hour.

The move for ‘an exciting opportunity for something new in the Highlands’ is subject to funding.

The project aims to build two dams to hold 40 million cubic litres of water with a move forward on planning application.

The "very worrying" crisis in dentistry must be resolved urgently an MSP has warned after an Inverness dental surgery struggled to recruit staff.

The 18 member team includes the chief executive, three assistant chief executives and 14 chief officers.

Four councillors block egg and nest removal, preferring a ‘do not feed the gulls’ campaign - final decision due on Monday.

Columnist Colin Campbell asks: What are tourists being taxed for? Bringing money into the economy, providing jobs, keeping businesses open?

A "transformative" £2.5 million cash injection will help Eden Court "expand access to the arts", its delighted boss believes.

The ‘significant burden’ of loan charges consumes 43% of the budget while 31% goes on repairs and maintenance.

Ruth Fry takes up £109k chief officer job while Paul Reid takes on fleet and facilities

The group Living Rent says ‘addressing housing inequality takes priority over expanding an already booming tourist sector’.

It comes amid misinformation claims that the law compels its introduction when it does not.

Two Nairn GPS have been praised for their role in the campaign to bring vaccination services back to local health practices in the Highlands.

It is considered one of the worst examples in Scotland of a patient fit to go home but cannot because of a lack of care.

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

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

A sheriff investigating the death of Chloe Morrison, who was hit by a lorry outrigger on the A82, has called on Westminster to pass new safety laws.

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

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

Hard-up Highland families struggling to pay for their children’s school meals have had those debts written off.