Alistair Munro
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Developer pushes ahead with plans for 800-home development at Fairways in Inverness
Controversial £200 million plans for up to 800 new homes at the site of the former Fairways golf course in Inverness are being submitted to Highland Council today by developers who claim they will create about 150 construction jobs. → Read More
Bernera: Work begins on a new 'bridge over the Atlantic'
Work has begun on a new £500,000 bridge that will ensure a lifeline link for the small island community of Bernera. → Read More
Haven Centre for disabled young people in Highlands closer to becoming a reality after £1.75m government cash boost
Plans for a new centre for disabled young people have been handed a £1.75 million Holyrood boost. → Read More
Superfast broadband: Furious reaction in the Highlands at delay in rollout
The delay in the roll-out of superfast broadband has been greeted with anger in the north. → Read More
Orkney council condemned for ordering 80,000 tonnes of rock from outwith the islands
Orkney Islands Council has been criticised over its procedural process on importing 80,000 tonnes of stone from Oban - costing almost £1.5milion. → Read More
Air traffic controllers step-up opposition to Hial’s centralisation plan
Air traffic controllers are to escalate their industrial action in opposition to plans to centralise the service across the north. → Read More
Shetland spaceport plan: Fear rocket launches will impact seabird breeding season
Scotland’s natural heritage agency is insisting a proposed space centre in Shetland does not carry out rocket launches during the breeding season for important seabird colonies in the islands. → Read More
New Highland councillor elected for Aird and Loch Ness ward
A new councillor has been elected on to Highland Council – boosting the Independent membership to 27. → Read More
Historic church window to shine a light on Inverness Castle transformation
An iconic ‘rose window’ saved from a former church in the Highland capital is being used in the transformation of Inverness Castle. → Read More
Covid: Outbreak of virus at Porterfield Prison in Inverness
Three prisoners at Inverness jail have been confirmed as having Covid. → Read More
Covid cancellations: Inverness Highland Games latest casualty
The organisers of the annual Inverness Highland Games have confirmed that they have decided to cancel the event this year as a result of the Covid pandemic. → Read More
Vaccine positivity on the up
The majority of adults in the UK now think positively about the Covid vaccine, a new study has found. → Read More
Residents make sure Beauly playpark reopens
A community effort has ensured a playground deemed unsafe has now reopened. → Read More
March in March: Shinty players taking part in virtual cancer charity walk
Female shinty and camogie players from across Scotland and Northern Ireland will be clocking up the miles throughout March to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. → Read More
Police Chief: 'Hidden harms' of Covid revealed
Crime has fallen, detection rates have risen - but a shocking rise in domestic violence in the Highlands and Islands during the Covid pandemic has left the north's police chief deeply dismayed. → Read More
Unions hit out after report published into impact of centralising air traffic control
Union chiefs have reacted angrily at the findings of a report into the impact of centralising air traffic control across the Highlands and Islands. → Read More
Orkney school has £3.6m extension to cope with rising pupil roll
An Orkney school is to undergo a £3.6million extension and refurbishment as the pupil roll continues to expand. → Read More
Shetland spaceport: Archaeologist raises concerns over Second World War RAF radar ruins
Shetland’s leading archaeologist has opposed the proposed location of a spaceport in the islands. → Read More
Teddy bear hugs for the youngsters at Orkney’s Papdale Nursery
The youngsters of Orkney’s Papdale Nursery were certainly in for a big surprise as they were gifted 94 cuddly knitted teddy bears. → Read More
Fury over closure of Highland playgrounds
Scores of playgrounds across the Highlands are suddenly being fenced-off and closed and play equipment removed. → Read More