News archive
News published April 2008
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Highland hosts Scotland’s first Junior Road Safety Officer Conference
Published 16 Apr 2008Over 300 delegates are attending the first Junior Road Safety Officer Conference of its kind held in Scotland today (Wednesday 16th April) at Inverness Sports Centre.
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Taxi Fare Review
Published 15 Apr 2008The public is to be asked for its views on proposals by The Highland Council to revise the scale of maximum taxi fares in the Highlands. The recommended increases will be advertised widely in the High
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Launch of Highland Midnight Community Football Initiative
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AGM Invitation
Published 15 Apr 2008Members of the public are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Plantation Community Association in Fort William next Tuesday (22 April 2008).
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Bollywood Legend Spices Up Scottish Films
Published 14 Apr 2008Major Bollywood blockbusters could soon be adding some spice to Scotland’s film industry.
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The Highland Council's Relationship With Small Businesses In The Highlands
Published 14 Apr 2008The Highland Council’s Audit and Scrutiny Committee is eager to help small businesses overcome barriers they say they encounter in bidding for council contracts.
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Former Highland Convener Dies Aged 77
Published 14 Apr 2008Former Convener of Highland Regional Council, Duncan McPherson, died last night in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, at the age of 77. Duncan is survived by his wife, Vivian, son Niall, and daughter Lyn
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Tomnacross Pupils Visit The Highland Council
Published 14 Apr 2008P3 and P4 pupils from Tomnacross Primary School in Inverness paid a visit to The Highland Council’s headquarters building in Inverness to find out more about the working of local government.
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Works in Castle Avenue, Invergordon
Published 14 Apr 2008People in Invergordon are being advised by The Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service that works to remove around 50 tree stumps in Castle Avenue, Invergordon, will take place on the we
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Council warns motorists to slow down near Skye schools
Published 14 Apr 2008Motorists are being warned that 20mph speed restrictions are being introduced at another three schools on the Isle of Skye for children’s safety.