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SSEN’s plan to build 46 steel towers near Highland village faces objection

A PLAN by energy giant SSEN to build 46 steel towers close to a Sutherland village could be objected to by Highland Council over environmental…

The National (Scotland)

New plan for £20m visitor centre at 'iconic' Scottish viewpoint as first one binned

DEVELOPERS looking to build a visitor centre at an “iconic” viewpoint where a loch looks like a map of Scotland have submitted revised proposals…

The National (Scotland)

Jimmy Savile’s former Highland cottage finally demolished

Allt-na-Reigh on A82 in Glen Coe was owned by the prolific sex offender for around 13 years until his death in 2011

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Plaque dedicated to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s visit removed

The former prince visited the town before stepping down as a working royal

The Independent UK

Plaque marking Andrew visit removed from Inverness Town House

The former prince visited Inverness in 2018.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘not being fully candid’ about Cameron Barracks notification – Alexander

The Government has paused plans to house 300 asylum seekers at the site in Inverness.

Evening Standard

Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plans ‘made up on back of an envelope’ – Swinney

Concerns had been raised about the impact on the community in Inverness.

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Scottish school cancels Christmas play after ‘racist and abusive’ messages

Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugees

The Guardian - UK

Primary school forced to cancel Christmas show after racist abuse

Police said they have received a report of threatening and abusive online communications and are investigating

The Independent UK

Primary school Christmas show cancelled after ‘racist’ online abuse

Children will now take part in other ‘festive learning’ opportunities, the local council said.

Evening Standard

UK Government ‘disrespectful’ over Cameron Barracks plans, says council leader

The leader of Highland Council said there had been ‘no real engagement’ on plans to house 300 male asylum seekers at a barracks in Inverness.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘stands ready’ to work with UK ministers on asylum barracks

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke of her ‘intense level of frustration’ with how the situation has been handled.

Evening Standard

Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

The First Minister said the sensitive handling required ‘has been missing from how the Home Office has gone about this’.

Evening Standard

Scottish minister criticises ‘lack of engagement’ on asylum seeker barracks plan

Highland Council also expressed worries for ‘community cohesion’.

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Highland Council raises ‘community cohesion’ concerns over asylum plans

The proposals were announced on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Independent candidate wins in Highland Council by-election

AN independent councillor has been elected to the Highland Council after a by-election ...

The National (Scotland)

LibDem victory in Highland Council by-election

THE Scottish LibDems have won the Highland Council by-election for Tain and Easter Ross.

The National (Scotland)

Locals oppose Scotch whisky giant’s plans to demolish world famous distillery

SCOTCH whisky giant Diageo is facing opposition from 50 residents over its plans to demolish the Talisker Distillery in Skye ...

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Historic 140-year-old metal bridge closes after structural damage discovered

A HISTORIC metal footbridge in Inverness has been closed after structural damage was discovered ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urged to act on 'disgraceful' illegal disabled toilet locks

Disability campaigners are urging the First Minister to take action on the 'disgraceful' locking of accessible toilets in the Highlands.

The National (Scotland)

Highland Council set for by-election after Green resigns seat

A SCOTTISH council by-election is set to be held after a Green councillor resigned ...

The National (Scotland)

Buildings evacuated and streets closed as Storm Floris damages Fort William centre

BUILDINGS have been evacuated and two of Fort William’s main streets closed off after Storm Floris caused major damage to rooftops ...

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners fighting plans for Sutherland wind farm win legal battle

CAMPAIGNERS in Sutherland have won a legal battle after a court ruled against the government’s approval for a wind farm

The National (Scotland)

Highland motorhome pass earns just £8k despite lowered targets

A HIGHLAND motorhome pass scheme that aimed to generate £500,000 a year has missed its target by more than 98, according to reports from the Press…

The National (Scotland)

Consultants appointed to tackle congestion on Highland roads

CONSULTANTS have been appointed to design a plan to tackle congestion on roads in the Highlands..

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