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Oil spill at Lochinver Harbour had ‘minimal’ impact, officials say after large quantity of MGO is recaptured

Oil spill at Lochinver Harbour had ‘minimal’ impact, officials say after large quantity of MGO is recaptured

Oil spill at Lochinver Harbour had ‘minimal’ impact, officials say after large quantity of MGO is recaptured

22 April 2025

Highland Council say the impact on operations at Lochinver Harbour was “minimal”.


New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

22 April 2025

The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as chief officer education for primary and early years.


Rogart to spend ‘legacy funding’ on buying church and upgrading play park

Rogart to spend ‘legacy funding’ on buying church and upgrading play park

Rogart to spend ‘legacy funding’ on buying church and upgrading play park

18 April 2025

Rogart Community Council is negotiating with the Church of Scotland to buy historic St Callan’s Church.


Walkers warned to keep off Dornoch Airfield

Walkers warned to keep off Dornoch Airfield

Walkers warned to keep off Dornoch Airfield

16 April 2025

A new company is set to take over the running of the Highland Council owned Dornoch Airfield.


Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

15 April 2025

A Sutherland councillor has been suspended for two months for behaving “disrespectfully” towards the chairman and committee of a community group.


Major £1.1 million project sees facilities at Achmelvich Beach ‘transformed’

Major £1.1 million project sees facilities at Achmelvich Beach ‘transformed’

Major £1.1 million project sees facilities at Achmelvich Beach ‘transformed’

15 April 2025

Highland Council has opened the extended car park and new toilet facilities at Achmelvich Beach in time for Easter weekend.


Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

14 April 2025

Assistant chief-exec Kate Lackie says the local authority had continued to fund the service ‘without fail’ and would have continued to do so.


Sutherland councillor faces Standards Commission hearing over conduct

Sutherland councillor faces Standards Commission hearing over conduct

Sutherland councillor faces Standards Commission hearing over conduct

14 April 2025

Cllr Michael Baird is accused of contravening the Code of Conduct on issues of “respect and courtesy, and bullying and harassment”.


Open letter signed by community groups and trade unions calls for visitor levy to be used to tackle housing crisis

Open letter signed by community groups and trade unions calls for visitor levy to be used to tackle housing crisis

Open letter signed by community groups and trade unions calls for visitor levy to be used to tackle housing crisis

11 April 2025

Groups and trade unions have joined forces to step up calls for a proposed tourist tax in the Highlands to be used to address the housing crisis.


‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

11 April 2025

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.


Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

09 April 2025

About 4000 “very mixed” responses were received during the public consultation on the possible introduction of a visitor levy for the Highlands.


Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

08 April 2025

About 4000 “very mixed” responses were received during the public consultation on the possible introduction of a visitor levy for the Highlands.


Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

07 April 2025

Helmsdale Community Council first discussed floodlighting the village’s historic Telford Bridge in July last year.


Delay over Helmsdale Harbour dredging

Delay over Helmsdale Harbour dredging

Delay over Helmsdale Harbour dredging

07 April 2025

Highland Council has yet to be granted a marince licence to dredge Helmsdale Harbour.


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.


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

05 April 2025

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


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.


Iconic East Sutherland holiday park Grannie's Heilan’ Hame at Embo gets new food outlets and outdoor seating after Parkdean investment.

Iconic East Sutherland holiday park Grannie's Heilan’ Hame at Embo gets new food outlets and outdoor seating after Parkdean investment.

Iconic East Sutherland holiday park Grannie's Heilan’ Hame at Embo gets new food outlets and outdoor seating after Parkdean investment.

03 April 2025

The new outdoor food outlets are Joe’s American Grill and Scoop’s Ice Cream.


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).


Reward for information on Dornoch toilets vandalism increased to £525

Reward for information on Dornoch toilets vandalism increased to £525

Reward for information on Dornoch toilets vandalism increased to £525

02 April 2025

Dornoch Community Council is now considering the installation of CCTV at the Dornoch public conveniences.


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