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News published October 2014

A890 Stromeferry By-pass
Published 31 Oct 2014
Following the recent landslip and road closure on the A890 Stromeferry By-pass between Ardnarff and Attadale, the road is currently open between the hours of 07.00 and 19.00 under traffic management.
Highland Council has agreed further investment in LED street lighting programme to cut carbon emissions and generate £35k per year
Published 31 Oct 2014
The Highland Council has agreed further investment in LED street lighting programme to cut carbon emissions, reduce energy consumption and generate savings of £35k per year.
Ness Bridge turns purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Published 31 Oct 2014
Ness Bridge in Inverness is taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action’s turn it purple campaign in November in aid of pancreatic cancer awareness.
Help prepare new development plan for Caithness and Sutherland’s future
Published 31 Oct 2014
A major public consultation has now started to help prepare a new 20 year Local Development Plan for the Caithness and Sutherland area, to be known as CaSPlan.
New dates announced for ghostly gatherings
Published 30 Oct 2014
The Highland Council has announced details of new dates for their Homecoming Halloween Shows at Ness Islands which were cancelled earlier this week due to flooding.
Highland Council calls on UK Government to reinstate adequate coastal protection
Published 30 Oct 2014
The Highland Council is renewing its call upon the UK Government to reinstate adequate coastal protection measures for the Highlands and Islands.
Gaelic careers – Aim and Inspire
Published 30 Oct 2014
Gaelic pupils, both learners and fluent speakers, in S2 and S3 from schools across the Highlands will be attending a Gaelic careers event in Inverness tomorrow (Friday 31 October) aimed at encouraging them to consider job and training opportunities using the language.
A890 Stromeferry By-pass partially re-opens
Published 29 Oct 2014
Following a landslip the A890 Stromeferry By-pass will be, until further notice, open to traffic daily from 7am - 7pm
Nairn riverside ramble
Published 29 Oct 2014
As part of National Stress Awareness Day people are being invited to join the local Countryside Ranger next Wednesday (5 November) for a meandering six mile walk up the river from Nairn to Cawdor.
Launch of North and Islands Property Finder
Published 29 Oct 2014
Highland Council and neighbouring Moray Council are to join forces to launch a new website to help local residents find suitable properties in the private rented sector.